It should open the calendar as it turns out that almost every day marked some holiday.It may be significant or, conversely, little-known, but nevertheless it is, and then, if desired, it is possible to organize a party or a modest family feast.
Here, for example, almost all of us know, when is celebrated the Day of St. Valentine, and do you know what celebrations are held on the occasion of the world, say, February 11?No?Well, nothing ... After all, on this day in different years was born a lot of famous and prominent people.Why not think about them again?In addition, on February 11 - a great excuse to spend time at the family table or in the cheerful company of friends.What is the reason?Let's try to find out.
However, this article will introduce not only to the fact, what event took place on February 11th in the world, the reader learns about an extraordinary celebration in Japan, the glorification of the patron saint of shepherds, the unusual religious holidays.
And you will learn about what the people were celebrating his birthday is February 11, and that of scientific discoveries have been made at different times in the history of the planet.
International Day of patient
Not everyone is aware that on February 11 - the feast those lucky enough to recover from any serious illness.
was initiated by none other than Pope John Paul II.He wrote a special message, which has taken the initiative to create a World Celebration - Day patient.This date has been accepted by the international community and approved in May 1992
This decision was certain social step, which was made for the support of people suffering from diseases of the planet.
Pontiff in his letter also explained the purpose of the day, highlighting the urgent need to improve the care of the suffering and the sick people.Date was not chosen by chance, but in strict accordance with the Catholic Day feeble, which is always celebrated the church and its parishioners was February 11.
It is believed that once the French town of Lourdes that day was the Mother of God, and healed all who suffer.After this incident, it was seen as a symbol of hope for patients.
Now this day in many parts of the world rallies and events dedicated to the treatment and prevention of various kinds of diseases.
Great Veles day
all farmers and herdsmen February 11 celebrating the Day of Veles.Note that Velez has long been considered the patron saint of shepherds and livestock.On this day, to improve the health of cattle and villagers today, sprinkle it with water.
Women are at Veles for obedience oxen doing a special ritual: they drink strong honey, and then beat their husbands.
this day in some villages are rituals to prevent the "cow of death", which is considered the final stage of the battle between Welles and Maren-winter.At the end of the day arranged a feast at which, by the way, it is forbidden to eat beef.
February 11 in Japan - the state holiday
In the middle of the last month of winter in Japan celebrated the Day of the State.
This day across the country approved as a national holiday.Do not work neither banks nor shops, nor any state institution.Tourists who did not know about the February 11 celebration of national scale, come to some confusion.It turns out that even the most necessary in this day acquire practically impossible becauseSupermarkets are not working.
Day of State appointed on that date is no coincidence.It was February 11 660 BCJimmu ascended to the throne - the first Japanese emperor.
officially became a national holiday in 1966, and began to be celebrated in a big way in 1967
Lavrentiev day
This holiday was appointed in honor of St. Lawrence, which is famous for its healing powers.People with vision problems, worshiped him, as it was believed that the saint has the power to completely cure blindness anyone whose request is genuine.
On Lawrence watching the moon: if growing - the weather that day will be held before the middle of March, when the new moon will fall, these days are warm or cold, with or without precipitation, stay till the end of February.
Also Lawrence followed the smoke from the furnace and for firewood in it.The first had to be flat, while the latter crackle.Otherwise, we can expect rainy and rainy summer.
By the way, today birthday party on February 11 celebrating the people who are lucky enough to receive at birth is quite rare nowadays the name of the saint.Religious people in this day prefer to go to church, and the rest just arrange small family feast.
patented the first ship
As might be expected on February 11, the date marked the most diverse.Let's fast forward to the world of science and technology.
Although scientists over the use of steam power worked since the 17th century, still functioning patented the first American steamboat Robert Fulton on this day in 1809.This scientist was the first inventor of the steamboat.Since then, for almost 10 years, his ship named "Claremont" regularly carry out commercial flights.
way, not everyone knows that before he died almost Fulton also designed warship that runs on steam engine.
Recall that in Russia, the first ship - "Elizabeth" - was built in 1815 in St. Petersburg C. Byrd."Elizabeth", first tested on the Neva River, and then allowed to flights between Petersburg and Kronstadt.
Vatican became independent
hard to imagine that the area of the Vatican hosted a total of 44 hectares.And it automatically converts it to the smallest state of the planet.
It is located in the capital of Italy - Rome.Here it is placed the Holy See - the main administrative body of the Catholic Church.On the territory stretches an area intended for the worship of all Catholics, and built a huge St. Peter's Basilica.
entire perimeter of the boundary walls of the Vatican length of 3 km.Many would like to know why this small country has such a name.The thing turns out to be in location.The state is on the same hill.
If you are ever asked to answer the question about who was born on February 11, you can quite confidently correct person, noting that it would be better to speak not of "who" and "what".In fact, on this day in 1929 on the world map, a new state.
were signed necessary Lateran Treaty, which resulted in the Vatican granted the status of an independent state.Guide countries to implement a city-Pope, elected for life by secret ballot by the College of Cardinals.The Vatican also has the smallest army in the world, consisting of only 110 Swiss Guards.
Birthday of Thomas Edison
Now let's talk about who was born on 11 February, in fact, thatWe tell you about the outstanding personality of all those involved in the world of science.
On this day in 1847 was born brilliant American inventor Thomas Edison.He took up inventing in 1868, and two years later has opened his own research laboratory in New York.In 1887 he founded and headed by a special research center.
Inventions Edison became incandescent, electric meter, base and cartridge recorder, a megaphone and phonograph, later named as amended.He also designed the lighting system and the rotary switch, improved phone Bella.
Through Edison appeared parallel connection of lamps.Also, scientists have built heavy duty generators, and in 1881 they launched the world's first power station, which is served by an extensive network of energy.
addition, Edison invented the alkaline nickel-iron battery, railway brake, the machine, to record telephone conversations and improved cinematic camera.Truly, this is one of the most talented people in the world.
Lyubov Orlova - the world-famous Russian actress
Name Day February 11, however, as his own birthday, celebrated Lyubov Orlova - an outstanding Soviet singer, theater and film actress.
Orlova was born 02.11.1902, in Moscow, in a family of nobles.In seven years, Love began to study at the music school and the first to notice the talent girl, became a brilliant F. Chaliapin, who, moreover, was a family friend of Luba.Subsequently Love studied at the Moscow Conservatory and choreographer at the Moscow Theatre College.After that began to work in the Moscow musical theater, acting as an opera singer and choreographies.
In the movie actress made her debut in 1934 in a silent picture G. Roshal "St. Petersburg night."Later role in "Jolly Fellows" was a decisive moment in the work of the actress.They say her playing admired Stalin himself.
Lyubov Orlova always watched him and looked great, was not only a great actress, but also a real idol of absolutely all Soviet families three decades of the last century.She knew the song and sang the whole Union.In recent years, the actress has dedicated itself to work in the Moscow theater and, by the way, almost singing.
Of course, this is not all of the events that marked February 11 over the years of human existence, but certainly the most interesting.
