May pleases us with a succession of holidays. The truth is said that the Slavs love to relax, and from that, almost every day of May, dazzles with this or that festive day.
What are the holidays in May?
1st of May. The most famous holiday of all CIS countries in May is Labor Protection Day. His story begins in 1886, when the American workers staged a rally-strike, demanding a reduction of the working day to 8 hours. Today, more than 142 countries have recognized and celebrated the holiday.
On May 2, Pure (Great) Thursday falls. On this day, before sunrise, it is common to wash yourself, washing away sins and heavy thoughts. On a clean Thursday they begin to prepare for Easter - a cake oven and paint eggs.
Another Orthodox holiday in May is the Day of Remembrance of the Blessed Starets Matrona. Today thousands of believers come to the grave of Matrona in Moscow.
3 May. The World Press Freedom Day applies to holidays in May. In the churches, they continue their services before the Easter holidays. Great Friday is the day of the removal of Jesus from the cross and the burial of his body.
5 May. Today is celebrated one of the most great and bright Orthodox holidays in May 2013 - Easter. The resurrection of the Lord marks the end of the great fast, the celebration and feast with cakes and all kinds of food.
However, in addition to Easter, on May 5, the Day of the struggle for the rights of disabled people, as well as the Day of the midwife, are celebrated all over the world. In Russia - a professional holiday for divers and cryptographers, and in Belarus is celebrated the Day of Press.
the 6th of May. The next church holiday in May is the day of St. George the Victorious, celebrated by all Orthodox churches.
In May, on the 7th day in Russia, the following holidays are celebrated: the Day of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and Radio Day. The second holiday is also celebrated on the territory of Belarus.
May 8, Russia celebrates the professional day of the penitentiary system employees. The whole world celebrates the day of the Red Cross.
9th May. The official holiday in May for 68 years is Victory Day - one of the most significant days of the history of the CIS countries and the world.
On 10th of May a national holiday is celebrated, under the name of Makoshe. This holiday is also called Earth Day. It is believed that at this time you can not plow the land, dig and harrow.
12 May. Congratulate your mothers, because today is their International Day! In addition, in Ukraine and some other countries celebrate the professional holiday of a nurse. And in Belarus May 12, the day of the State Flag and the coat of arms. The church holiday in May 2013 is Antipascha, or Fomino Sunday. From this day, weddings and lively festivities are resumed.
On May 13, Russia celebrates such serious holidays as the day of the Black Sea Fleet and the Interior Ministry.
May 14, all freelancers can congratulate themselves on their professional holiday. It was on this day in 2005 that the first Russian freelance exchange was founded.
May 15. One of the holidays in May in Ukraine is the International Day of Families.
16th of May. This day is a professional holiday for biographers, which is celebrated all over the world.
17 May. Today is the Day of the Information Society. In addition, activities to combat homophobia are being carried out around the world.
18 May. In Ukraine, celebrate the Day of Science and the Day of Europe, and in the CIS countries the Day of Museums. Day of the Baltic Fleet is held in Russia.
May 19. A Memorial Day for the victims of AIDS is held around the world.
May 20. All residents of the Volga region celebrate the Volga Day. Bank employees and sign language interpreters celebrate a professional holiday in Ukraine.
May 21st. On this day, Russia celebrates the day of the Pacific Fleet, a military interpreter and an employee of the BTI!
25 May.
26 of May. Russia celebrates the professional holiday of business and chemistry. The second holiday is celebrated in other CIS countries.
May 27 is a professional holiday of Russian librarians.
May 28 - this day in May in 2013 will please the border guards and SEO optimizers.
May 29 - all who are driving, celebrate the day of the motorist. In addition, today is the Day of Customs Services of the Russian Federation.
On May 31, around the world celebrate very amusing holidays, such as the Day of Neighbors and the Day of Blondes. In Russia, they celebrate their holiday lawyers.