Holidays are a great reason to gather forone table to all the numerous family, finally meet with friends, give and receive gifts. They decorate human life, which, in most cases, consists of monotonous everyday life. Holidays unite people no matter how old they are and what position they have in society.
There are really a lot of holidays in April. Among them are those who are celebrated exclusively in our country. So, a person living in Russia, what holidays in April should be celebrated?
The most fun
And now, on the first day of April, whichthis year falls on Sunday, celebrates April Fool's Day. Of course, this holiday is informal, it is not declared a day off, it does not at all imply an exchange of gifts. But it is very fond of children, young people, as well as those adults who are not deprived of a sense of humor. People rush to please each other with funny jokes and funny jokes.
Health Day
April 7 (this year - on Saturday) comesWorld Health Day. As in the rest of the world, in our country, this day is used to attract the attention of the population to such a problem as improving the health care system. People urge each other to take care of their health and the health of loved ones.
Cosmonautics Day
April 12 (this year it will be Thursday)One of the most significant holidays in April is the Day of Aviation and Cosmonautics. Each of the people inhabiting Russia is proud that Yuri Gagarin, the Soviet man, was the first in the world to make a space flight. Thanks to him, a new era began in which the conquest of space became a reality for man.
Taking care of nature
April 15 (falls on Sunday in 2018)Ecological Knowledge Day is celebrated. This holiday is necessary if only because it reminds people: environmental problems are problems that concern absolutely everyone. Quality of life, state of health, the future of children and grandchildren - this and much more depends on nature. Events that are held on this holiday, in most cases are informational.
Anniversary of the Battle of the Ice
There are holidays in April reminding people aboutglorious pages of Russian history. In 1242, on April 18, an event occurred that went down in history as the Battle of the Ice: an army led by Alexander Nevsky on Lake Peipsi defeated the knights of the Livonian Order.
Holiday of our planet
Some holidays in April annually celebratesthe entire population of the planet. April 22 is celebrated to celebrate International Earth Day. This holiday holds informational events in which the main idea is to save natural resources. By tradition, many homes and organizations on Earth turn off the light for a whole hour.
Religious holidays
What holidays are all celebrating in AprilOrthodox population of Russia? April 1 - Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday). On Saturday, April 7, Orthodox Russians celebrate the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos. And on April 8, the most important Christian religious holiday is celebrated - Bright Sunday of Christ (Easter).
