Trucker Day

International Bat Night

Each of us dreams of directing the course of fate towards the path of good luck and prosperity. Especially if in your immediate environment there are people who literally glow with joy and the pleasure they receive from life. It seems that they caught the bird of happiness by the tail. What can help in attracting good luck? Amulets, magical rituals, spells or the right psychological attitude?

Among children of past generations, a popular pastime was arranging “secrets,” i.e., unique children's treasures. To do this, just dig a very small hole and put a few bright candy wrappers, beads or pebbles there, and add a feather, coin or flower to the composition. Colored glass is placed on top and that’s it - the “secret” is ready!

The world owes the appearance of such a remarkable date on the calendar to dog handler Colleen Page, who also came up with the idea of ​​establishing National Puppy Day in March and Mongrel Day in July. Thanks to the initiative of the American animal rights activist, the attention of many people has been drawn to the plight of stray dogs and their exploitation by breeders for their own benefit.

Often people who practice yoga meditate, perform physical and breathing exercises while listening to music. Well-chosen melodies help to achieve relaxation or, on the contrary, to concentrate while chanting mantras to cleanse the energy. Subtle sound vibrations are the path to the knowledge of “nada”, translated from Sanskrit meaning the universal path of life, resonance, the flowing stream of consciousness.

The spotlight, applause, a sea of ​​fans and flowers are the external side of the acting craft. Despite the attributes of success and fame, the profession cannot be called easy. An actor is one of the most attractive and at the same time very dependent professions. Obtaining a role is subject to the desire of the director, karting assistant, or producers of a theater or film production.

A funny holiday is an excellent occasion to congratulate not only cats, but also their owners. However, not every one of them receives such an honor. According to the initiators, August 26 is celebrated by those who have at least 13 cats at home.

Day of International Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Abkhazia

Day of Recognition of Independence of South Ossetia

Women's Equality Day in the USA

On August 26, parishioners of the Orthodox Church honor the 18th century theologian Bishop Tikhon. On Tikhonov Day, it is customary to remember deceased loved ones, thoroughly clean the house, and read conspiracies and prayers in the entryway aimed at eliminating the evil eye and bad words. Among the interesting customs is the tradition of ventilating barns and cellars, in which vegetables, fruits and grains should be stored after harvesting.

Finnish Nature Day

Orthodox holidays on August 26:

Celebration in honor of the Icon of the Mother of God "Softening Evil Hearts" (Semistrelnaya)

Feast of the Icon of the Mother of God of Minsk

Feast of the Passionate Icon of the Mother of God