Universal Hour of Peace Day
Celebrated on 31 DecemberDecember 31 is the Universal Hour of Peace Day, which is becoming increasingly popular.
It is believed that at this hour it is necessary to stop any conflicts, strife and think about a peaceful resolution of the situation. Of course, it cannot be said that conflicts, clashes, various quarrels and strife really stop on planet Earth. Rather, the holiday has a purely symbolic meaning in order to attract public attention to the identified problem.
It is known that the founder of the holiday was Barbara Condron, an activist and public figure. And since 1995, the Day began a solemn procession across the planet. Prior to this, the celebration dates were postponed, and in the end the date was finally chosen as December 31st.
Perhaps this is also due to the fact that at the end of the year it is customary to take stock and make plans for the future. Therefore, it would be logical to assume that people make plans for the future, for the entire next year, without planning conflicts and participation in violence. Yes, this cannot be achieved with ordinary planning, because it requires a lot of work on oneself, but at least the appearance of such a holiday inspires optimism.
All this became a natural and logical result. The little man has always lived in constant wars and conflicts. Ordinary families were not spared from quarrels and strife. Many writers, public figures, and humanists paid attention to this. In particular, when they talk about the General Hour of Peace, they often remember such great people as Leo Tolstoy, Mother Teresa and others.
This holiday is celebrated in Eastern Europe and other regions, in North America. Often, various events and activities are timed to coincide with this date. As a rule, they are of a charitable, humanitarian nature. For example, charitable organizations helping victims of wars and conflicts are becoming more active. Humanitarian aid is being provided to people, journalists are more actively covering events related to the emergence of stress points on the planet.
However, it cannot be said that the holiday is not humorous in nature. Peace should be everywhere: on the planet, in the family, in the hearts of people. This means that it is at this time that you can approach your soulmate and offer to forget all the squabbles and start life anew. You can invite your partner for a cup of coffee or organize a trip to a restaurant, where in a festive and relaxed atmosphere, without mutual claims, you can discuss all your differences and come to a compromise. Yes, this Day should be used as an excellent occasion to make peace with your loved one.
Also on December 31, it is customary to give gifts to show loved ones your peaceful nature. Since this is also the last day of the year, coinciding with another major celebration, it is not surprising that many people combine the holidays by giving gifts and their attention to loved ones. On the eve of the New Year and Christmas, you don’t want to sort things out and drag unresolved problems into next year.
Yes, rather, the date has a purely psychological meaning to make a person look at the world more positively, in rosy tones. This approach is very effective; it will not only allow you to get rid of conflicts in the family or on the love front, but also make the world a better place on a global scale. As you know, any wars and even small local conflicts and skirmishes begin precisely with the inability to find a compromise and because too much negativity accumulates in people’s souls. This means that on December 31, the day the year ends, it is worth thinking about how to remove negativity from the soul and life in general. This will become the guarantor of peace and prosperity.
Other holidays on 31 December
- Coming New Year (New Year's Eve)
- Make Up Your Mind Day
- Unlucky Day
- Twelfth Night among the Pagans
- Confetti and glitter trail day
- World Peace Meditation Day
- According to the folk calendar - Modestov Day
- Day of the Special Transportation Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation
- Day of Solidarity of Azerbaijanis around the World
- Hogmanay in Scotland
- Saint Sylvester's Day for Catholics
- Day of customs workers of the Kyrgyz Republic
- Feast of the Nineteenth Day of the Month of Sharaf among the Bahá'ís
- Feast of the Holy Family
- Memorial Day of Saint Modest, Archbishop of Jerusalem
- Memorial Day of the Righteous Simeon of Verkhoturye