The first fire watch went into service back in the 16th century, during the reign of Ivan III. Tsar Ivan the Terrible obliged every resident of the country to have available means at home to extinguish fires. “Combat” fire brigades appeared under Peter I. Their “working” tools included buckets, pipes, hooks, spears and axes.

Each year, the annual jazz festival brings together millions of fans of this musical style, becoming a symbol of unity and peace. Hundreds of concert halls and outdoor venues become one large stage space provided for leading jazz artists.

The date of the celebration is dedicated to the day of Zosima Solovetsky, the patron saint of bees, whose wax has been used since ancient times to make candles. The holiday pays tribute to ancient traditions and candlemakers.

On this day, the whole world visited cemeteries, tidied up graveyards and decorated them with flowers. Funeral tables with traditional kutya and pancakes were set right on the graves. Today, the church condemns the custom of bringing colored eggs, food and drink to graves, calling it “pagan.” Much more important is the spiritual meaning of this holiday, aimed at honoring one’s ancestors and the inextricable connection of times.

This ancient festival comes from ancient pagan customs and superstitions, when it was believed that the arrival of spring warmth, the fertility of the land and the birth rate of livestock depended on rituals that helped ward off all evil spirits. The program for celebrating the most mysterious night has not changed over the years: ancient games, round dances, singing and dancing, performances by student choirs, traditional bonfires and fireworks.

US Holidays - Vietnam Veterans Day

Vietnam Holidays - Victory Day (Reunification Day)

Mexican Holidays - Children's Day (Dia del Nino)

Holidays of Georgia - Army Day

Zosima holiday is named after Saint Zosima of Solovetsky, revered by Orthodox Christians on this day. On Zosima Pchelnik, beekeepers removed the hives from the omshaniks and checked the safety of the swarm after wintering. Also on this day you should try a spoonful of honey.

Swedish holidays - King's Birthday

Orthodox holidays on April 30:

Memorial Day of St. Alexander of Svirsky

Feast of the miraculous icon of the Mother of God "Deliverer"

Memorial Day of St. Akaki, Bishop of Melitino

Memorial Day of St. Zosima, Abbot of Solovetsky

Maundy Tuesday