International Women's Day: the history of the holiday, how we relax, how we celebrate. Around the World or Women's Day in different countries of the world How International Women's Day appeared

Tenderness, spiritual wisdom and attention to a woman, regardless of her status and age. But initially, the glorified goals were different.

History of International Women's Day

In 1910, the 2nd International Conference of Working Women was held in Copenhagen, at which the leader of the women's group of the Social Democratic Party of Germany, Clara Zetkin, put forward the idea. She proposed to celebrate Women's Day every year in every country on the same day - March 8th.

Zetkin named the purpose of this holiday. Interestingly, the idea first arose precisely at the beginning of the 20th century, when the industrialized world was going through a period of expansion and upheaval, a population boom and the emergence of radical ideologies.

Although, there is an opinion that the first ever "march of empty pots" of textile workers in New York, which took place on March 8, 1857, became one of the prerequisites.

The official status of the "International women's day» acquired this holiday in 1975 by decision of the UN.

Which countries do not celebrate March 8

Turns out, international holiday women are not observed everywhere. Let's take, for example, Germany. there in different periods In history, the holiday was either celebrated or forgotten. Today, the Germans, just like French people, honor women in And the French congratulate the girls also in.

In Bulgaria attitude towards this holiday is ambiguous. Even women themselves quite often forget about it or even deliberately refuse to celebrate. But there are also such holiday lovers who do not neglect the extra opportunity.

Chinese March 8 happens very quietly and quietly. No traditional roses and tulips on this day. On March 8, on the streets of China, you can only meet a fussy foreigner in search of.

For Italians and Lithuanians The holiday of March 8 does not have the status of a state holiday. But in Italy, every year on this day, women gather in large companies and have fun. That is, Italian without husbands at all.

If earlier International Women's Day was often accompanied by manifestations for the protection of women's rights, in particular, equality in the labor market, today women simply have fun in clubs. But the Lithuanians are more passive. And only the Russian-speaking population celebrates on March 8 there.

But, fortunately, there are countries where International Women's Day - March 8 is celebrated quite brightly.

Belarus

In Belarus (as the locals say), the holiday of March 8 begins on the evening of the seventh and, judging by the evening city streets on the eve of the holiday, it is celebrated mainly by men. But in any case, all the women of Belarus are waiting for flowers and, of course,.

In Belarus, this wonderful day is also an official holiday, which pleases everyone especially. Congratulations on March 8 on Belarusian language it is possible like this: Happy New Year's Day!

Kazakhstan

All the men of Kazakhstan are preparing thoroughly for International Women's Day, planning or secretly recognizing their daughter, aunt, grandmother, girlfriend or wife. This day is a holiday. In Kazakhstan, in most cases, International Women's Day is associated with Mother's Day, because a gift to mother will be in the first place.

In all organizations, regardless of the form of ownership of lovely ladies, organized and held corporate parties, at the state level are honored in most cases " business women", do festive events for women with many children, in honor of international day women turns targeted charitable help to all women with disabilities and much more. On the Kazakh language congratulations on March 8 (with translation) sounds like this: Äyelder künine quttıqtaymız!

Turkmenistan

March 8 became a significant holiday for the residents of Turkmenistan back in 2017 - they received a compliment from the state. On March 8, the women of Turkmenistan were given $11 each. The gift was expected by all women working at enterprises, institutions and organizations of Turkmenistan, regardless of the form of ownership.

In addition, presidential Turkmens receiving pensions and state benefits graduate students, doctoral students, clinical internships, students of the civil service academy, students, schoolgirls and pupils of kindergartens.

Armenia

In Armenia, women's holiday - March 8 is celebrated twice: March 8 and April 7. After the declaration of independence of Armenia in 1991, the new government, considering that everything related to the Soviet past of the country should be thrown into the dustbin of history, immediately canceled the day of March 8 (as the “legacy of the communist regime”), and declared April 7 the Day of Motherhood and Beauty.

As a result of this, women only benefited, since since then men have made significant adjustments to the original plan and began to celebrate both holidays at the same time, and on March 8 not officially, but sincerely, and on April 7 - quite officially.

Four years ago, justice was finally restored, and International Women's Day was again included in the calendar of holidays and significant dates.

Although there are no plans to hold any celebrations with the participation of the first persons of the state on the occasion of March 8 in Yerevan, nevertheless official congratulations Armenian women will still wait from the president, as, indeed, from the prime minister and the speaker of parliament.

Poland

Carnations are rarely given to girls, girls and women on March 8 in Poland. Other ways to relax are also in fashion - no one goes to rallies for a long time either. But International Women's Day remains an occasion to meet and give attention to ladies of all ages.

But still, Poland does not have a day off. They all go to school, work or go about their business together, and only in the evening they can congratulate their beloved women on March 8 in Polish.

Vietnam

Probably, what struck me the most was the seriousness of the celebration of March 8 in Vietnam. And all because two thousand years ago they celebrated the Day of Remembrance of the Ching sisters, who courageously defended their homeland. Today, this celebration falls on the holiday of March 8. The impressive experience of the holiday is 2,000 years. Of course, the celebration should be appropriate.

Cuba

Of considerable importance is the celebration of March 8 for Cubans. Na is a special day. This is not just another one of a series of holidays when you can not go to work, and the bouquet on duty will wither in the vase. March 8 in Cuba is filled with special meaning, the spirit of revolution and freedom is in the air.

We have almost begun to forget that the revolution is a woman's business. But in Cuba they honor traditions and indulge in the celebration of March 8 with truly revolutionary fervor.

Uganda

International Women's Day in Uganda is associated with centuries old traditions peoples. The legend of the locals about March 8 is based on the fact that once one of the women, with a wooden pestle, which crushed a boiled root crop, hit God (for some kind of insult). Since then, the lot of women has become the African red land and scarce water here. And the creatures inhabiting the water, mostly snakes, have become a symbol of women.

According to local beliefs, the most significant women's secrets lie at the bottom of the river, and are bound by their tears, salty like the sea. Therefore, many women of Uganda, continuing the tradition, swim naked, hoping to get answers to the questions that concern them from the ancestors who have long left the world.

On this holiday, March 8, women put on, arrange dances and have the opportunity to finally forget about their problems. All sorts of concerts and festivals are held in Uganda, which form a single program of "Janjobs".

Also March 8 is celebrated in China, Angola, Burkina Faso, Kenya, Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, Zambia, Cambodia, Laos, China, Congo, Macedonia, Nepal, Mongolia, North Korea, Uganda.

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According to website, modern celebration International Women's Day no longer has the goal of affirming equality, but is considered the day of spring, female beauty, tenderness, spiritual wisdom and attention to a woman, regardless of her status and age. But initially, the glorified goals were different.

History of International Women's Day

In 1910, the 2nd International Conference of Working Women took place in Copenhagen, at which the leader of the women's group of the Social Democratic Party of Germany, Clara Zetkin, put forward the idea of ​​celebrating International Women's Day. She proposed to celebrate Women's Day every year in every country on the same day - March 8th.

The purpose of this holiday Zetkin called the struggle of women for their rights. Interestingly, the idea of ​​holding International Women's Day on March 8 first arose precisely at the beginning of the 20th century, when the industrialized world was going through a period of expansion and upheaval, a demographic boom and the emergence of radical ideologies.

Although, there is an opinion that the first ever "march of empty pots" of textile workers in New York, which took place on March 8, 1857, became one of the prerequisites for the celebration of International Women's Day.

The official status of "International Women's Day" this holiday acquired in 1975 by decision of the UN.

China

Chinese March 8 happens very quietly and quietly. No traditional roses and tulips on this day.

On March 8, on the streets of China, you can only meet a fussy foreigner in search of a bouquet to congratulate his woman.

Italy

March 8 is Women's Day here. However, the beautiful half of humanity celebrates it without men, in their own companies in a restaurant or cafe.

This day is a great opportunity to take a break from the daily hustle and bustle. By the way, in Rome, the capital of Italy, women on this day can watch a male striptease for free. In Italy, March 8 is not a day off, so it will be possible to celebrate it only after work.

France

This holiday is not widely celebrated here. The media mention that there is such a holiday, but it is mostly celebrated by communists and supporters of the left.

French women will feel like queens a little later, namely in May, on Mother's Day. But even here it is not so simple. The fact is that this holiday has nothing to do with young girls. They are usually celebrated on Valentine's Day.

Bulgaria

On the territory of Bulgaria, the celebration of March 8 has not yet become a national tradition. This is a normal work day. Therefore, men always have a reason to congratulate both their spouse and female colleagues from work.

Often at work, feasts are held in the afternoon, or the whole group of employees go to a cafe or restaurant, very similar to our corporate party. Behind recent times some Bulgarian women have a slightly cooler attitude towards the celebration of March 8. Others began to treat it as an attribute of the socialist era.

Germany

March 8 is not a public holiday in Germany. This holiday here is associated exclusively with the socialist past.

Previously, when in East Germany the Germans congratulated their women, in Western Germany they did not even hear about any holiday. After the reunification of the country, March 8 was somehow forgotten and is no longer widely celebrated. Although the German media talk about the women's holiday, this holiday has not received people's love as such. Women are congratulated here in May, on Mother's Day.

Belarus

In Belarus (as the locals say), the holiday of March 8 begins on the evening of the seventh and, judging by the evening city streets on the eve of the holiday, it is celebrated mainly by men. But in any case, all the women of Belarus are waiting for flowers and, of course, congratulations on March 8.

In Belarus, this wonderful day is also an official holiday, which pleases everyone especially. You can congratulate on March 8 in the Belarusian language like this: Happy Spring Day!

Kazakhstan

All the men of Kazakhstan are preparing thoroughly for International Women's Day, planning or secretly finding out what gift to give to their mother, daughter, aunt, grandmother, girlfriend or wife on March 8. This day is a holiday. In Kazakhstan, in most cases, International Women's Day is associated with Mother's Day, because a gift to mother will be in the first place.

In all organizations, regardless of the form of ownership, colleagues congratulate lovely ladies on March 8, corporate parties are organized and held, at the state level, in most cases, “business women” are honored, festive events are held for women with many children, in honor of International Women’s Day, targeted charitable assistance is provided to everyone women with disabilities and much more. In Kazakh, congratulations on March 8 (with translation) sound like this: Äyelder künine quttıqtaymız!

Turkmenistan

A significant holiday this year will be March 8 for the residents of Turkmenistan - they will receive a compliment from the state. In 2017, according to the order of Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, on March 8, the women of Turkmenistan will be presented with $11 each. The gift will be received by all women working at enterprises, institutions and organizations of Turkmenistan, regardless of the form of ownership.

In addition, by March 8, presidential gifts will be given to women in Turkmenistan who receive pensions and state benefits, who are studying in graduate school, doctoral studies, clinical residency, students of the civil service academy, students, schoolgirls and pupils of kindergartens.

Poland

Carnations are rarely given to girls, girls and women on March 8 in Poland. Other flowers and other ways to relax are in fashion - no one goes to rallies for a long time either. But International Women's Day remains an occasion to meet and give attention to ladies of all ages.

But still, Poland does not have a day off. They all go to school, work or go about their business together, and only in the evening at a gala dinner can they congratulate their beloved women on March 8 on Polish.

Vietnam

Probably, what struck me the most was the seriousness of the celebration of March 8 in Vietnam. And all because two thousand years ago they celebrated the Day of Remembrance of the Ching sisters, who courageously defended their homeland.

Today, this celebration falls on the holiday of March 8. The impressive experience of the holiday is 2,000 years. Of course, the celebration should be appropriate.

Cuba

Of considerable importance is the celebration of March 8 for Cubans. On Liberty Island, this is a special day. This is not just another one of a series of holidays when you can not go to work, and the bouquet on duty will wither in the vase. March 8 in Cuba is filled with special meaning, the spirit of revolution and freedom is in the air.

We have almost forgotten that the revolution is a woman's business. But in Cuba they honor traditions and indulge in the celebration of March 8 with truly revolutionary fervor.

Uganda

International Women's Day in Uganda is associated with centuries-old traditions of the peoples. The legend of the locals about March 8 is based on the fact that once one of the women, with a wooden pestle, which crushed a boiled root crop, hit God (for some kind of insult). Since then, the lot of women has become the African red land and scarce water here. And the creatures inhabiting the water, mostly snakes, have become a symbol of women.

According to local beliefs, the most significant women's secrets lie at the bottom of the river, and are bound by their tears, salty like the sea. Therefore, many women of Uganda, continuing the tradition, swim naked, hoping to get answers to the questions that concern them from the ancestors who have long left the world.

On this holiday, March 8, women put on a lot of jewelry, arrange dances and have the opportunity to finally forget about their problems. All sorts of concerts and festivals are held in Uganda, which form a single program of "Janjobs".

Japan

In Japan, women have two holidays in March. The first is Hina Matsuri, which is celebrated on March 3, and the second is the celebration of girls and peach blossom. And March 14 is also Women's Day and it symbolizes "White Day".

Traditionally, gifts and congratulations on this day are accepted only by those women who gave something to their beloved on Valentine's Day (fairly).

March 8 is called International women's day, but not all peoples of the world celebrate it. Many foreigners studying in Russian universities, only after a few years, adopt our wonderful tradition of giving flowers to girls and women on March 8th.

switch roles

“In Ghana, on March 21, children also congratulate their mothers, thank them for the gift of life, for upbringing and education. On this day, it is customary to give mothers flowers and gifts. You can order a congratulation on the radio or television, - says Frank Ansakh, a fifth-year student of SSMU Ovusu. - If finances allow, sons can also give a very expensive gift, for example, a car. And my mother prepares a festive rice dish and gathers the whole family at the table.

In Greece, Mother's Day is celebrated on May 10, but in this country there is another women's holiday. “On January 8, in some villages in the northern part of the country, the Ginaikratiya festival is taking place. Women and men switch roles on this day, - explains fifth-year student of the Mud University Milena Haritidou. “Husbands take care of housework, children, and women are freed from daily chores, meet friends, have fun and relax.”

moon through a sieve

Indian traditions, on the contrary, restrict women on their holiday.

“March 8 is not celebrated here. But in North India there is a traditional festival of married women called Karva Chauth. On this day married women they refuse water and food and pray, wishing their husband a long and successful life, - a fifth-year student of the StSMU Ili Vira Swami Naidu describes the ritual. - Fasting begins at moonrise and lasts until the next moonrise. At this point, you can perform a celebratory puja. This is such a religious ceremony. And then take sweets from the hands of her husband.

Different states of the country have their own characteristics. In Punjab, before fasting, a girl must take a tali, a dish of food, from her mother-in-law, and the next night, before eating, she must look through a sieve at the moon, and then at her husband. Girls on this holiday paint their palms and feet with henna, which symbolizes good luck and prosperity. They put on smart saris and jewelry, go to visit each other, meet relatives.”

In the post-Soviet space, March 8 is celebrated, as in Russia. But this does not negate the unique national traditions. In Armenia, for example, there is Motherhood and Beauty Day, which falls on April 7th. “We can say that in Armenia a whole month is dedicated to women, which is popularly called the month of praise of women,” says sixth-year student of the Medical University Milena Matevosyan. “From March 8 to April 7, themed concerts, exhibitions, fairs and folk festivals are held throughout the country, and men give gifts to their loved ones.”

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International Women's Day is not just an occasion to give flowers to the women you appreciate and express your admiration for them. March 8 is a symbol of the struggle of women around the world for their rights and a reminder of how many difficulties they still have to overcome along the way. Fortunately, there are many more ways to celebrate this important day.

Steps

Part 1

Learn the history of International Women's Day. It is dedicated to recognizing the achievements and contribution of women to the progress of mankind and the hardships they have gone through. The history of the holiday dates back to the early 1900s, when the movement of working women began in America and Europe.

• International Women's Day was first observed in 1909 to honor a clothing strike in New York City in which women protested against appalling working conditions.

1. Read about women's struggles for equality around the world. Women are not only constantly underestimated, but they are also harassed, humiliated, abused and underreported. wages by gender.

   Find out why this day is so important. Women's efforts, mainly related to the management household- taking care of children, cleaning and cooking - are often ignored and underestimated. This day reminds people around the world of the importance of women's contribution to society.

   Part 2

   Celebration on a public scale

   Part 3

   Holiday for your loved ones

   1. Help your friend or relative. You can help with anything, for example, look after the children of a friend so that she can relax and devote the day to herself. Or just help your mom without constant reminders.

      • Promise that you will help the woman you love throughout the year. Do household chores without reminders to please your mother, or help your wife or girlfriend with household chores.

   2. Tell the woman what she means to you. This could be your boss, a family member, or anyone else important to you. Tell her why she is so important to you and about those qualities that you especially appreciate. For example, if this is your boss, point out her strengths as a manager and describe how you enjoy working under her.

      • Usually women are much more attentive and scrupulous in their work, especially if they have a lot of responsibility, and they try to notice and correct the slightest flaws and mistakes, while men are not so accurate and diligent.

   3. Thank your beloved woman. Tell her how important she is to you, thank her for being with you, for what she does for you and for supporting you in difficult times. Thank your mom for raising you and raising you to be a good person.

      Treat women with respect. Respect for women seems to be a natural accepted thing. However, in reality, many women are abused, humiliated and simply forced to fight for their rights in the outside world on a daily basis.

      • Never say vulgar things to her, even as a joke. Dirty jokes are not funny and once again emphasize the prejudice that women are needed only to cook and serve men.
      • Do not cling to women in public transport or public places with compliments. If your buddies make dirty jokes about girls, calmly explain to them that it's disrespectful. Or better yet, ask them to explain what they find funny in their jokes and watch them try to justify themselves.
      • Remember, treat women with respect, with everyone without exception, be a decent person every day, not only on March 8th.

   4. Remind your acquaintances, family, colleagues, friends about International Women's Day. Tell them why this day is significant and why it is so important to treat women with respect and recognize their contribution to society.

   • Don't do these things just to please girls and take advantage of their weakness. Women have fought for a long time and continue to fight for their rights.

In this beautiful spring holiday It is customary to congratulate all women - from young to old. Men honor their loved ones, present souvenirs to female relatives and colleagues, children pay attention to their mothers and grandmothers.

How we relax on March 8

In 2017, International Women's Day falls on a Wednesday. On this day in Russia, an official day off, which divides working week into two equal parts. The pre-holiday working day, which falls on Tuesday the seventh of March, will be shorter by one hour.

The history of the holiday on March 8

The holiday is associated with the struggle of women for emancipation and equality.

In 1901, housewives took to the streets of American Chicago with pots and basins turned upside down. The action was designed to draw the attention of society and the authorities to the problems of women. The protesters demanded equal political rights with men, respect for themselves, the opportunity to work in production and serve in the army. Seven years later, feminists again voiced their demands, but on a national scale. After that, National Women's Day was proclaimed in the United States.

The birth of International Women's Day is associated with the name of Clara Zetkin. It is believed that it was she who came up with the idea of ​​founding this holiday. The German political activist, one of the founders of the Communist Party of Germany, played a huge role in the struggle for women's rights.

According to Zetkin, this annual holiday was supposed to unite women from different countries in the struggle for equality. However, only in 1914 did the workers of the world celebrate their holiday on March 8 for the first time. In 1977, a resolution appeared, according to which the Day of the struggle for the rights of women was timed to the eighth of March.

Today, International Women's Day is celebrated in more than 30 countries around the world. In some states, it is still a working day.

In Russia, International Women's Day was first celebrated in pre-revolutionary St. Petersburg on March 2, 1913. Then there was a "scientific morning on women's issue". On the agenda were the problems of motherhood, inflation and women's right to vote.

In the new Soviet state, Women's Day immediately received the status of a holiday, but was not yet a day off. Workers in Soviet enterprises gradually received equal rights with men. Perked up women morally supported their friends from the capitalist countries at rallies and meetings.

On a holiday, Soviet ladies were not given flowers and gifts, but they were allowed to go home early. In addition, the merits of the workers were noted with diplomas, thanks and prizes.

International Women's Day was declared an official holiday in the Soviet Union in May 1965. Since then, March 8 has been a public holiday.

Why mimosa was a symbol of March 8

A yellow branch of mimosa was in Margarita's hands when she met the Master in Mikhail Bulgakov's novel The Master and Margarita. However, the hero did not like the flowers:

"... She carried disgusting, disturbing yellow flowers in her hands. The devil knows what their names are, but for some reason they are the first to appear in Moscow. And these flowers stood out very clearly on her black spring coat. She carried yellow flowers!"

AT Soviet times unremarkable flowers called mimosa were a real symbol of Women's Day. They were printed on posters, postcards, boxes of sweets. This is explained by the fact that this delicate flower not afraid of frost. It is mimosa that begins to bloom first after a long winter. It grows on the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus, from where it gets to all flower shops in Russia on the eve of International Women's Day. Women are not at all as critical of mimosas as Bulgakov and the master, and are always happy to receive them on this day.

In recent years, the tradition of giving mimosa has faded into the background. Modest mimosas give way to roses and tulips and alstroemerias.

How is March 8th celebrated in Russia?

Over time, Women's Day has lost any political overtones and connotations of militant feminism. In Russia, Women's Day is officially included in the list public holidays in 2002. It became a day of admiration for women, mothers, wives.

Often on March 8, the representatives of the stronger sex are more than ever gallant and courageous. They happily take on women's duties and free the ladies from housework, everyday affairs and try to pamper them. According to the latest VTsIOM data, the top 5 gifts that men give on March 8 include perfumes, sweets, cosmetics and jewelry.