October 6 is World Hospice and Palliative Care Day. It arose relatively recently, and there are still several opinions regarding the importance of this day and the specifics of its celebration. As the name suggests, it was installed in order to once again remind humanity that our lives directly depend on how much we, people, are able to preserve the nature around us, flora and fauna. The holiday was established in 1979, its initiators were prominent European scientific circles and public figures. That year, a conference was held in Switzerland on the problems of preserving nature and the natural habitat for animals and plants. The emphasis is on wild flora and fauna, that is, on preserving natural habitats. It cannot be said that this is a holiday in its classical sense. It is interesting that in recent decades, such holidays are increasingly appearing, which, in fact, are dedicated to serious problems of society. The purpose of the events held these days is to attract people's attention to the environmental problem in order to try to solve it before it is too late. On this day, meetings are held, and schools traditionally organize classes to talk about pressing environmental challenges. In particular, it is noted that during its existence humanity has turned about 2 billion hectares of once fertile land into desert. Accordingly, the flora and fauna in these territories was destroyed. There are also other equally impressive statistics. For example, often on World Habitat Conservation Day, social activists and ecologists remind us that every hour on the planet (and to this day) three species of fauna completely disappear. If we talk about flora, then several dozen essentially unique specimens of plants and trees cease to exist every day. Perhaps the celebration of World Habitat Conservation Day can be seen as humanity’s last attempt to cope with the problem. Yes, such attempts should have been made much earlier, that is, at least several decades ago, but humanity began to actively think about preserving unique flora and fauna only recently. In addition, it is customary to do charity work on this day. Especially those related to helping homeless animals, planting trees, cleaning areas, rivers and other bodies of water. This holiday is celebrated more actively in European countries, in particular in states that are members of the European Union. Gradually, its popularity spreads to other countries, as well as to the countries of Eastern Europe. Traditionally, this day marks the opening of parks, reserves, ecological zones, and shelters for wild animals.

In the life of every person there are certain risks relating to the safety of his property, health, life, etc. In order to financially protect yourself from untoward incidents, there is insurance. Russian Insurer Day is dedicated to people professionally engaged in this type of activity. This holiday is celebrated annually on October 6th. It is noted by insurers, appraisers, and support staff of insurance companies, as well as teachers and students of specialized educational institutions. The date of the celebration was not chosen by chance; it was on October 6, 1921 that the first insurance organization, Gosstrakh, was formed in the RSFSR. Then the Council of People's Commissars of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic adopted a resolution “On State Property Insurance”. It gave rise to the subsequent development of state property insurance in the Russian Federation. In May 1988, the Supreme Soviet of the USSR approved the law on cooperation, according to which it was allowed to form cooperative insurance organizations. Since that time, insurance companies began to appear, becoming an alternative to Gosstrakh. By 1992, many different insurance institutions appeared on the insurance market. In this regard, the Law “On Insurance” was adopted. In 1992, according to a decree of the Government of the Russian Federation, the insurance company Rosgosstrakh was formed. It became the full legal successor of Gosstrakh. Currently, more than 200 organizations engaged in insurance activities are registered in Russia. The leading positions in the reliability rating are occupied by Rosgosstrakh, Sogaz, and Ingosstrakh. On this day, employees of insurance companies hold festive events. Management recognizes the merits of the best employees by presenting them with gifts. After the ceremonial congratulations and awards of employees, concerts are held and buffets are organized. The heroes of the occasion also receive congratulations from friends and relatives. For the Rosgosstrakh company, this holiday is considered a birthday. Therefore, here it is the most important of corporate celebrations. For many years, the tradition has been maintained on this day to congratulate labor veterans who have worked for a long time in the insurance industry.

One of the brightest holidays - World Smile Day is celebrated on the first Friday of the gloomy autumn month - October. The decision to celebrate it on this day was made in 1999, but its roots go back to 1963. It was then that one insurance company in America ordered the artist Harvey Bell, who was not so famous at that time, to draw an original symbol, a so-called business card that would distinguish them from other companies. The creative artist, without thinking twice, drew a cute yellow face that broke into a joyful smile. Customers and employees liked the company symbol so much that they had to produce another 10 thousand badges. The artist received a small fee of $50 for his work, and his creation - the famous emoticons - has been bringing joy for many years. The smiley emoticon idea was a huge success in other cities and countries. For example, brothers from Philadelphia, having adopted the idea in the 70s, began to produce a variety of clothes with smiling faces. Such things were worn with pleasure by both children and adults. They were not only fashionable and beautiful, but also had a great effect on the mood of those who wore them and those who were nearby. Later, a businessman from France, Franklin Laufrani, officially registered the emoticon as his creation and made a considerable fortune from it. Harvey Bell did not sue the entrepreneurial figure, but only further improved the emoticon. The artist said that he was not chasing wealth, but only wanted to give people at least a little happiness, bringing a smile to their face. The smiley face became increasingly popular and could be seen on logos, stamps, coffee mugs and many other items. It is extremely popular in our time; it is very difficult to imagine communicating on the Internet without emoticons, which we use to express feelings and emotions. Being in his old age, the artist put forward a proposal to establish a holiday dedicated to smiles. It was originally celebrated on October 1, but in 1999 it was moved to the first Friday of the month. Having fulfilled the mission of the ambassador of happiness, the artist, at the age of 79, passed away. His creation continues to delight the inhabitants of the earth to this day. A smile is the most beautiful expression on the human face. It is from her, as the famous children's song says, that the strongest friendship begins and stronger feelings arise. It helps get rid of stress and depression. You just have to see a smiling person and it immediately begins to seem that the world is not so gray after all. In addition, a smile is good for human health and prolongs life. Scientists have proven that 5 minutes of laughter add about a year to your life. And also cheerful, smiling people do not age as quickly as gloomy people who are dissatisfied with everything. No makeup can make a woman as attractive as a charming smile. With the help of a smile, you can communicate, express your gratitude or sympathy to your interlocutor, approve actions and support. There are several types of smiles: open, closed, mechanical, comprehensive, naive, triumphant, abstract, fleeting, half-smile, welcoming, understanding, embarrassed, protective and flirtatious. But, probably, nothing compares to the first smile a baby gives to its mother. Unfortunately, there is a predatory false smile and a cold smile of a fashion model. Celebrating this beautiful facial expression, people all over the world give each other smiles. But the most important thing is that this sunny expression appears on faces not only on this day.

Holidays Hoshana Rabbah among the Jews

October 6 is a fun gastronomic holiday - Garlic Lovers Day. A plant from Central Asia, which was cultivated more than 5 thousand years ago, has a special taste and characteristic smell. Garlic was used as a seasoning for dishes in Ancient Greece and Rome, China and America long before Columbus discovered the continent. The Egyptians deified this vegetable crop - they used the heads as money, gave them to slaves to increase stamina, and placed them in the tombs of the pharaohs to make the afterlife easier. Garlic Lovers Day is celebrated by everyone who is partial to this most popular plant of the Allium subfamily. The cloves of the plant not only add piquancy to the taste and aroma of your favorite dishes. Garlic contains vitamin C, sulfur, iodine, sugar, polysaccharides and allicin, an essential oil that is a powerful antioxidant. In addition to helping the body fight colds and aging, cloves do an excellent job of killing parasites. Genghis Khan's recipe, with which the commander treated his warriors for helminths, is simple. To cleanse the intestines of worms, the crushed heads should be swallowed without chewing before bed. Garlic boiled in milk is used to cleanse blood vessels of cholesterol plaques, with honey and lemon - to treat angina pectoris. Since ancient times, it was believed that the plant helps in the fight against energetic influences - the evil eye, damage, etc. Bunches of garlic and onions, woven into braids, were hung on the walls of the hut to protect the house from evil spirits and evil people. The boyar, who went to receive the prince, put on a caftan, under the lining of which 12 teeth were sewn. Garlic was supposed to protect against possible aggression and negativity from the head of the throne. In India, talismans made from plant heads were used by ordinary people and representatives of the upper classes to protect the aura from energy attacks. They rubbed themselves with garlic, dooming themselves from a possible bite from a rabid dog or crawling snakes. To attract money, garlic peels were placed in a wallet in the evening on the waxing Moon; for good luck, they were planted in a pot and the sprouted feathers were used for cooking. If for medical purposes the cloves help in pureed and chopped form, in the form of tinctures or decoctions, then for magical purposes - exclusively in general. Wearing garlic beads for 13 days protected our ancestors from plague, intestinal infections, jaundice and hepatitis. There is very real confirmation of this superstition - phytoncides, volatile substances from the composition of cloves, together with essential oils, have an antibacterial and antiviral effect on the body. So, in 1720, garlic, together with vinegar, saved the inhabitants of Marseille and a number of cities in Provence from the bubonic plague. What's the best way to celebrate Garlic Lovers Day? Of course, cook a dish that contains garlic in the recipe. You can weave, as our ancestors did, beautiful beads from heads, threading a red woolen thread or ribbon along the entire length, and hang the amulet in a visible place. On holiday, the cloves are planted in a pot, and winter garlic, if you have time before the first autumn frosts, is planted in open ground. On Garlic Lovers Day, you can post on social networks about the health benefits of the fruits of this plant. True garlic fans around the world do this and much more on October 6th.

World Cerebral Palsy Day is celebrated on October 6 and aims to raise public awareness of cerebral palsy and its impact on the quality of life of people living with the condition. Cerebral palsy is a group of permanent developmental, movement, and postural disorders associated with nonprogressive changes that occur during brain development in the fetus or child under 3 years of age and are secondary to injury or dysfunction of the central nervous system. The movement disorder is often accompanied by other comorbidities, the presence or absence of which largely determines the individual prognosis of these children. Types of the disease can be classified according to four criteria: Type: • Spasticity: hypertonicity in which there are exaggerated and uncoordinated movements. It affects 70-80% of patients. • Athetosis: It progresses from hypertension to hypotension, so slow and uncontrolled movements are present. These movements affect the entire hands, feet or legs, and in some cases the muscles of the face and tongue, causing grimacing or drooling. Movements become more intense during anxiety and subside during sleep. Patients may have problems coordinating the muscles needed for speech (dysarthria). • Ataxia: unbalanced gait, undeveloped gross and fine motor skills. This is a rare form in which sufferers walk unsteadily, with their feet far apart. • Mixed: This is the most common type. Patients exhibit different characteristics from previous types. The most common combination is spasticity and athetoid movements. By tone: • Isotonic: normal muscle tone.• Hypertonic: increased muscle tone.• Hypotonic: decreased muscle tone.• Variable. For the affected part of the body: • Hemiplegia or hemiparesis: one of the two sides of the body is affected.• Diplegia or diparesis: the lower half is more affected than the upper.• Quadriplegia or quadriparesis: all four limbs are paralyzed.• Paraplegia or paraparesis: the lower limbs are affected.• Monoplegia or monoparesis: is affected only one limb.• Triplegia or triparesis: three limbs are affected. By degree of damage: • Severe: little to no autonomy.• Moderate: patient is autonomous or needs help from an assistant.• Mild: complete autonomy. Most cases occur during pregnancy due to vascular processes and lack of oxygen during childbirth. Some risk factors for cerebral palsy: • Prenatal (35%), maternal infections: (rubella, toxoplasmosis, cytomegalovirus, listerosis), diabetes, gestosis, radiation therapy, carrying twins, hypoxia (poor circulation, anemia, hypotension, heart failure), idiopathic. • Perinatal period (55%), prematurity, circular spinal cord, airway obstruction, prolonged labor, analgesia, dystocia, sudden decompression (caesarean section), vitamin E or K deficiency. • Postpartum (10%) injuries, encephalitis, meningitis, seizures, dehydration, tumors. People with cerebral palsy usually have some difficulty coordinating or controlling their movements or posture, such as: • When muscle tone is high, spasticity occurs.• When involuntary movements occur, athetosis occurs.• When there are difficulties with balance and coordination, ataxia occurs.• When the above is combined, mixed cerebral palsy occurs. To celebrate this holiday, think about whether there are people around you with a similar disease, and if the answer is positive, take care of them, call them or write, they will be pleased.

Belarus Archivist Day

World Cerebral Palsy Day

Chandelier Hanging Day

On this day, Orthodox Christians pray in memory of Raisa (née Iraida) of Alexandria, the holy great martyr who voluntarily accepted suffering and death for Christ. On Iraida Spornaya, women prepared a special type of baked goods - liqueurs. They were a kind of cheesecakes made from rye flour, stuffed with boiled potatoes with butter, egg and milk. Also on this day they told fortunes about financial well-being.

Catholic Feast of Saint Bruno

Egyptian Army Day

Day of the October War in Syria (Day of the beginning of the Yom Kippur War, Tishren Liberation Day)

Remembrance Day in Turkmenistan (Remembrance Day)

Auditor and Accountant Day in Kazakhstan

Day of the Victims of State Terrorism in Cuba (Anniversary of the Cubana Bombing)

Memorial Day for the Martyrs of Arad in Hungary

Dukla Pass Victims Day in Slovakia

National Orange Wine Day in the USA

Come and Take It Day in the USA

National Badger Day in the USA

Mad Hatter Day in the USA (National Mad Hatter Day)

National Noodle Day in the USA

National Coaches Day in the USA

National Plus Size Appreciation Day in the USA

German-American Day in the USA

Orthodox holidays on October 6:

Feast of the Slovenian Wonderworking Icon of the Mother of God

Conception of the glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord John

Feast of the Iveron Hawaiian Icon of the Mother of God, Myrrh-Streaming