Ноябрь в России, стоит признаться, не радует abundance of weekends. In the post-Soviet period, the holidays in November were adjusted. One weekend was abolished, while others took the red place of honor on the calendar.
In addition, certain categories of citizens today allocate special thematic holidays of November. Orthodox believers, in turn, celebrate special events in the church calendar.
Public holidays in November
The main and only public holiday in November, which is a day off, is November 4th. On this date, the Day of National Unity is celebrated.
Unfortunately, a high percentage remains today.citizens who have no idea what holiday falls on November 4th. Asking how to rest in November (holidays in the minds of many are associated with weekends), people do not know what event is connected with the main state holiday in November.
At the same time, the date has deep etymologicalroots, since it was noted long before the revolutionary events of 1917, after which it was abolished. During this period, holidays in November in Russia underwent a serious restructuring. This was due to a change in politicalregime and building in the country, with the desire to oust and replace everything old that was associated with pre-revolutionary Russia. Some holidays in November were abolished, new ones were introduced, which were celebrated up to the end of the 1990s - the beginning of the 2000s.
So, the holiday of the National unity celebrated inRussia until 1917, ceased to be a solemn event. An alternative in Soviet times was the 7th of the same month - the anniversary of the October Revolution. This date has become one of the main holidays of the country and was celebrated until the change of the political regime in Russia.
November 4, again entered the November holidays in 2005 and is a red date in the calendar to the present.
Anniversary of the liberation of Russia from the Polishinterventionists princes Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky is of particular importance for the history of our country. In this regard, this memorable date was included in the number of public holidays.
Religious holidays
Church holidays are radically different fromsecular. And although they are not official holidays, many Orthodox believers follow the orthodox calendar and mark events related to religion.
The main holidays of November related to the Orthodox Church are:
- November 4, 2010 - the feast of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God.
- 05.11 - Apostle James, brother of the Lord. Rev. Elisha Lavrishevsky.
- 12.11 - the feast of the icon of the Virgin "Ozeryanskaya".
- 11/22 - the icons of the Mother of God "The Hearken."
- 27.11 - Apostle Philip, Zaguvenia at the Advent.
- 11/29 - Apostle and Evangelist Matthew.
It should be said that the church holidays of November fall on almost every date of the month, however, the above listed are the main ones in the Christian Orthodox calendar.
Professional holidays
Significant dates are determined not onlybelonging to a particular secular or religious event. Knowing the holidays in November related to professional topics, you will not forget to congratulate your relatives and friends, and you will also have a reason to celebrate a special day related to your work activity.
Of the most significant and celebrated events this month are:
- 11/01 - World Vegetarian Day.
- 05.11 - Day of military intelligence.
- 12.11 - Day of the safety specialist.
- 13.11 - International Day of the Blind.
- 17.11 - International Student Day.
- 21.11 - Day of the accountant.
- 27.11 - Day of the Marine Corps.
- 11/29 - Mother's Day.
Weekend in November 2016
In 2016, the only holiday holidayNovember Day - National Unity Day - falls on Friday. In this regard, no transfers are expected. Weekends will last from November 4 to 6, inclusive.
The remaining non-working days of the month will pass as usual, in the order established by the Labor Code.
Unusual dates in November
Despite the fact that there is only one holiday on this cold prewinter month, it is interesting for its special dates.
For example, November 18th marks its birthdayan integral symbol of the New Year holidays is the Russian Father Frost. This day and month is not chosen by chance. After all, during this period in the homeland of Father Frost - in the city of Veliky Ustyug - the real winter begins with snow and bitter frost. Birthday is celebrated according to the rules - with guests and gifts. Santa Claus receives congratulations from his “foreign colleagues” - American Santa Claus, European Nikolaus, Dutch Synderkalas and others.
Еще одной интересной ноябрьской датой является 8 November On this day, the comic KVN club, beloved by many, is celebrating its birthday. This date is associated with the first broadcast of the games - it took place on November 8, 1961. Since then, KVN has become one of the most beloved comic shows, and there is a club team in almost every university.
