Without a doubt, this delicious, invigorating and incredibly healthy drink deserves its holiday date. The creators of tea are officially considered to be residents of China. According to legends, back in 2737 BC, the ruler of the country, Shen Hung, prepared this unique drink for the first time.

December 15 is the birthday of Ludwig (Lazar) Zamenhof, who came up with the idea of ​​uniting all peoples and ethnic groups in order to simplify interethnic communication. Unfortunately, Esperanto still did not become international, eventually giving way to English, but there are still a large number of people in the world who are sincerely interested in Esperanto.

On December 15, 1951, a decision was made to create a new branch of troops that would engage in early detection of the enemy and alert the military and civilians. In the same year, the date of creation of RTV was approved as a holiday. RTV specialists took part in military conflicts around the world, from Vietnam, North Korea to Afghanistan, Egypt and Cuba.

According to the UN, every five days one correspondent loses his life for bringing the latest news and breaking news to the public. Journalism is a creative profession. But everyone who decides to devote themselves to creativity is required to be responsible for every word, for every line. A society that wants to be free and informed is required to take responsibility for the safety of those who bring information to the masses.

Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the “Greek Operation” of the NKVD in Greece

Underdog Day

Court employees are people with special human and professional qualities. What is important here is honesty, the skills to remain impartial in decision making, strength of spirit and at the same time calmness and restraint. The work of these people is very responsible, because without exaggeration they decide the fate of people, and sometimes entire groups. Since 2000, by Decree of the President of Ukraine, on December 15, Ukraine celebrates the Day of Court Workers of Ukraine.

Among the people, Saint Habakkuk was the patron saint of restful sleep. People prayed to him for sound sleep and performed rites of exorcism. Weather signs: a lot of snow in December foreshadowed a large harvest from crops and summer herbs. A clear month and an abundance of stars in the sky meant that the next day would be frosty.

Orthodox holidays on December 15:

Memorial Day of the Prophet Habakkuk

Memorial Day of St. Athanasius of Pechersk

Memorial Day of the Holy Martyr Myropia of Chios