Glazier's Day in Russia - when and how is it celebrated?

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

November 19 is considered the day of glass industry workers in Russia. This professional holiday is celebrated by all those who are in one way or another connected with the production, processing or installation of glass products. Despite the fact that the holiday has not yet been given official status, in Russia it is eagerly awaited and loved not only by representatives of this profession.

Why November 19?

The date of the celebration of the celebration of glass industry workers was not chosen by chance. It was on November 19 that the famous Russian scientist Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov was born. He was the originator of the glass and glaze production method. In addition, Lomonosov was able to develop a special chemical reaction, with the use of which colored glasses were made.

The scientist made a significant contribution to the development of the glass industry, so the date of his birth is considered the day of celebration of the professional celebration of glaziers in Russia.

How is Glassworker's Day celebrated?

Glazier's Day, like any other holiday, has its own customs and traditions. This celebration in Russia appeared not so long ago - in 2000. On this day on all private and publicfactories and factories host celebrations, concerts and performances. Traditionally, the most responsible and professional person is selected from the groups working at the plant. He receives personal congratulations on the Glass Industry Day. Anything related to the profession of the chosen person can serve as a gift on this day. The holiday date of November 19th is a great opportunity to receive praise from the authorities, so workers representing this industry are eager for this.

In large cities, it is customary to hold various fairs, exhibitions and markets on this day. It is there that everyone has the opportunity to purchase beautiful glass or jewelry. Often, at such events on Glazier's Day, people do not disperse until late at night to look at all the exhibits. Feasts, fun and music accompany the fair and market throughout the day.

Traditions of celebrating Glazier's Day

For several years in a row, on November 19, the Elaginoostrovsky Palace-Museum (St. Petersburg) hosts an exhibition in honor of Glazier's Day. Historians, artists and scientists come here to look at the masterpieces of world glass art.

In the same place, glass industry workers develop new ideas for the future creation of exhibits. They gather at a round table to discuss all the pros and cons of a particular development method. Each of them chooses a field of study for the future exhibition, so that all groups in the development of the glass industry are covered. In addition, following the results of the exhibitionthe most successful and interesting exhibit is selected, for which the developer is awarded a prize. Glazier's Day in Russia is becoming an increasingly popular holiday.

A small digression into the history of the development of the glass industry

Today, glass is a popular and indispensable material in various fields. Previously, people treated him like a deity: they worshiped, revered and admired, not even having the thought that something could be made from him. The glass industry has its origins in ancient Egypt. The original glass decorations with drawings and ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs have survived to this day. Sacred animals and ritual signs were depicted there, which indicates the deep respect of ancient people for this material.

In Russia, the beginning of glass progress can be considered the middle of the XI century. It was at this time that the country saw beautiful art products, dishes and glass decorations. The Russian creators borrowed the technology of their manufacture from the Byzantines, but our people also had their secrets.

Mass production of glass acquired only at the end of the 19th century, when the component composition and functions of glass were reliably studied. If in ancient times this material was used to make jewelry and was one of the attributes of luxury, then in the 20th century glass became a necessary part of normal human life.

Sheet glass is already a modern development. Only in the second half of the 19th century was the technology for creating thesesheets. The structure of sheet glass has improved significantly already in our century.

The glass industry will continue to develop along with scientific progress, because the manufacture of glass is an actual and necessary process for a modern person. Today it is one of the main materials, without which it is difficult to do in construction or repair.

How to congratulate in an original way on Glazier's Day?

Due to the fact that the glass industry is developing, the number of workers in this area is growing. I want to congratulate everyone in an original and interesting way. A significant gift will be respect for what the person is doing. As for the present, it should be related to the occupation: glass decoration, dishes or, for example, a souvenir, which is a small copy of the machine on which the person works.

Glazier's Day is a holiday that is celebrated throughout the country, and it is simply necessary to congratulate representatives of this profession on this date.