2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21
The winter month of February has many holidays, there are at least thirty of them. This article will present the well-known and not very holidays that February is rich in. Weekends and holidays give people a huge amount of energy and joy.
Defender of the Fatherland Day
Of course, one holiday deserves special attention - February 23rd. Now more and more often this holiday is perceived as a men's day, and it is customary to give your congratulations not only to those who have served in the army. In the working calendar, it has been considered a day off since 2002. The history of occurrence is worth mentioning separately.
Initially, this holiday was called the Day of the Red Army and Navy, because it was at this time in 1918 that the Red Guard won the fight against the German troops for the first time. In the USSR, this date was the Day of the Soviet Army and Navy. The holiday received its current name only in 1993. Our wonderful country celebrates Defender of the Fatherland Day with triumph and warmth. Everyone is proud of the strength of the army of the Russian state, because it is the best in the whole world.
On the day of February 23, you need to remember that Russia has been and remains the best country in the military sphere. Men who have passed the army, ready to go to war at any time,are the real heroes. On this day, all congratulations and gifts are dedicated to them.
Valentine's Day
All holidays give a good mood. In February, a wonderful holiday is celebrated, which is dedicated to all couples in love. On this day, people confess their love to each other.
The legend of the origin of this holiday is very interesting. Probably many people know her. Bishop Valentine secretly from the government in Rome married couples. Thanks to him, loving hearts could forever become husband and wife before God. On February 14, Valentine was executed, so it was on this day that it was decided to honor him. Many couples choose this date for their wedding, believing that the marriage will be stronger this way.
Many people wonder why on February 14 everyone writes “valentines” to each other. The answer is simple: before his death, Valentine wrote a declaration of love to one girl in a letter (according to another version, to his relatives and friends). This day is truly amazing. Look for your soul mates and give them a lot of positive emotions!
Shrovetide
One week before the start of Lent, it's Shrovetide week. This is an ancient Slavic holiday that has many customs. Each day of this week has its own specific name, as well as the rules for its implementation. Maslenitsa symbolizes the farewell to winter, it is at this time that people meet spring. During this week, as a rule, people go to visit each other, bake pancakes shaped like the sun.
Not only outside in thistime is getting warmer, but also in people's hearts. On Sunday, people gather for a festive festivities, burn an effigy. Also on the last day of Maslenitsa, people ask each other for forgiveness. It is worth noting that this holiday has been preserved not only in villages and villages, but also in large cities.
Less known public holidays in February
We have highlighted the most famous dates. All holidays in February are very bright and kind. Of course, this month there are such significant days that few people know about, but nevertheless, they are also worth mentioning. For the most part, these are professional holidays, such as the Day of the Dentist, the Day of the Transport Police, the Day of the Diplomatic Worker, etc.
There are also many important Orthodox holidays in February, for example, the Meeting of the Lord, the Day of St. Savva Storozhevsky, the Wonderworker of Zvenigorod, and Great Lent begins in February.
And what holidays in February do you know?
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