Silence is one of the austerities that help a person cleanse energy, prevent mental anxiety and concentrate internal forces. This tool of self-knowledge has been used since ancient times by both practicing mouna yogis and Orthodox monks and hermit elders. December 16th is the Day of World Silence and Silence - a holiday of silence that helps everyone feel like they are part of the Universe.

A woman’s long, well-groomed hair causes the envy of her friends, as does a stylish hairstyle that looks perfect in any weather. On December 16, owners of thick manes and luxurious hair spit on conventions, celebrating Shaggy Day by creating a real mess on their heads.

Life periodically offers each of us to conquer ourselves, overcome difficulties and set the bar high. And this does not require extreme conditions at all. December 16 marks the Day of Conquering Peaks - a holiday that encourages people not to be afraid to set goals of any complexity and achieve them.

On December 16, 1991, the Constitutional Law “On the Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan” was adopted. What began a year earlier with the adoption of the Declaration of Sovereignty of Kazakhstan, and as a result of the transformations that took place in the USSR and led to its collapse, led to the declaration of independence.

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This holiday is celebrated in honor of St. John the Silent, who preaches the word of God. People tried to spend the day of Ivan the Silent silently. People believed that silence would help get rid of problems and attract success. It was allowed to speak only when absolutely necessary; even at a family dinner one should not communicate. Weather signs: if a spider goes down on its web, you should wait for warmer weather. Warmth was also expected if the song of a bullfinch was heard outside the window. A bright moon or a month with its horns pointing upward predicted frost.

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Orthodox holidays on December 16:

Memorial Day of St. Savva of Storozhevsky

Memorial Day of the Holy Prophet Zephaniah

Feast of the Pakhromskaya Icon of the Mother of God