February holidays in Russia. Orthodox February holidays

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

The shortest month of the year, February is a storehouse of various holidays, both Orthodox and state or recognized in narrow circles. What can we do, probably, this is the mentality of our man - to honor the traditions of both his own, and his neighbor, and just those that he likes. Let's see what holidays you should know and remember in the cold February cold.

The most famous holidays in February

If you ask the average citizen about the February holidays, they will be the first to remember Valentine's Day and, of course, Defender of the Fatherland Day.

The touching and most beloved holiday of all lovers, which is simply overflowing with delicate rose petals, bright cards, many kisses and, of course, declarations of love, is St. Valentine's Day. In all corners of the planet, it is celebrated by both adults and very young lovers who are so eager to make at least one of the cold winter days filled with warmth and smiles.

We must not forget about the Day of the Defender of the Fatherland, which is celebrated by everyonemen who served in the army, or plan to become the defenders of the state.

23 February is a special day for a Russian person. At the state level, it was made a day off. That is why, if you were planning a vacation for the February holidays, then you can go somewhere outside the city these days.

We love to celebrate professionally in winter

Indeed, February is full of various holidays. In some sources you can find a lot of information about holidays for every day. Most of them are professional, such as for example:

- February 6 - Bartender's Day;

- February 8 - a day that is considered a professional holiday for topographers;

- February 10 - diplomats proudly proclaim it's their day;

- February 14 - computer scientists can not only give valentines on this day, but also congratulate each other on Computer Science Day;

- February 21 - the guides gather in their close circle to celebrate their professional holiday.

Unusual February holidays

It is worth noting that in the February calendar you can find many interesting dates that most do not know about. But still, for those who are interested, here is a list of them:

- Do you like to get sick in February? Then you have every right to celebrate 11.02 the Day of the Sick, which is recognized at the world level.

- Whale Day is officially set for February 19th. This date was not chosen by chance, it was on this day thata law that prohibits whaling.

- Finishing this list, it is worth mentioning the International Polar Bear Day. It is very important to be aware of the importance of the existence of each individual species, and this date was assigned to the polar bears - February 27.

We love the East so much

Many Russians simply love to spend (or still only dream about it) the February holidays in China.

If you have planned to spend a weekend in the Middle Kingdom, then it is best to "rush" there in February, because in China the date of the New Year is not fixed, as we have, and in most cases it falls on February.

This will be the most unforgettable, bright, juicy, full of emotions New Year in your life. Completely different traditions, which are so interesting to watch and even take part in, will amaze you. Give yourself a similar charge of February positive to be energized and cheerful all year long. February holidays in China are always unusual and unique. Especially for the Russian soul.

And where to go for the February holidays within the state? Interesting Ideas

Don't want to go abroad? If you want to spend the February holidays in Russia, then we are in a hurry to please you - there are many places that real travel lovers recommend visiting.

The easiest and safest option is to go to the capital, and, of course, St. Petersburg. These cities are beautiful at any time of the year, in any month, and there is something to see.

On the February holidays in Russia, you can also visit domestic resorts, get medical treatment in order to be full of strength and energy in the spring, overcome any difficulties and earn a decent vacation on the best beaches in the world.

It's good to spend the holidays in February visiting your relatives in the village. Many interesting traditions that you have not heard about can be seen with your own eyes. And although many people like to visit the village in summer, in winter it is really a magical place, especially if you manage to attend, for example, the celebration of Maslenitsa with all the traditions.

Orthodox holidays celebrated in February

No less important and dear to the heart are the Orthodox holidays. It is customary to honor such traditions in most families, so it is important to know exactly when certain Orthodox February holidays come in order to celebrate them, showing your respect for religion and the church. Many people think that it is enough to give up work during this period, but this is a completely wrong attitude. Orthodox holidays have a deep sacred meaning, which can be comprehended only by plunging deeply into religion, attending church.

Such holidays are classified into transitory and fixed. Everyone's favorite Maslenitsa is a transitional one, since its date depends on the date of Easter.

For example, in February 2015, such February church holidays as the Presentation of the Lord and Maslenitsa fell on February 15 and 16respectively. If you are interested in a specific church holiday, it is better to look for its date in the church calendar for this year.

Things to remember…

Many people think that Orthodox February holidays are a good occasion to meet friends and celebrate in your company. It really is. But first of all, if you want to celebrate the Orthodox February holidays in accordance with all the canons, you should visit the church and listen to the advice of the clergy about the proper respect for church traditions.

In order to feel with your soul all the purity that any Orthodox holiday is fraught with, you should not forget about fasting and abstinence in entertainment in order to cleanse both your soul and body.

We ourselves are the creators of the holiday

Be that as it may, it is not necessary to wait for a specific date in order to have fun and interesting time with people close to you and dear to you. In search of an answer to the question of where to go for the February holidays, you should first answer yourself - do you really want to go somewhere in the winter. Good advice for everyone who is planning their vacation: do not tie it to any specific holiday dates on the calendar, it is better to do it when there is a desire and opportunity. With this attitude, any day of your life can be turned into a bright holiday.

February can be a real month of adventure if you have the time to spare. For those who like to visit overseas resorts, we want to reveal a little secret:sea" to go in February - this is "off season", which means that the affordability of the cost of tours and the absence of crowds of tourists is guaranteed.

The main thing is to find out the prices for tours in time, to choose the most suitable option, so that in a hurry not to forget about something very important again.

But still try to make every month of your life unforgettable, not just February. Everything is in your hands!