Solving crossword puzzles, puzzles and Sudoku has a positive effect on memory and the development of mental abilities. The process of solving puzzles involves parts of the brain that are rarely used in everyday activities. The passion for looking at mysteries is inherent in people of any age. On December 21, puzzle lovers celebrate the birthday of the crossword puzzle.

December 21 is the birthday of basketball, which is believed to have appeared in an almost modern form in 1891. Of course, in fact, it existed before that, several centuries ago. To be objective, its ancestors can be called the Indians of South America: the Mayans, the Aztecs. It was they who created improvised balls from available natural materials and sought to throw them into recesses in stone walls.

Low-calorie and light foods made from fresh, minimally processed foods are the surest path to slimness, good health and longevity. Only true professionals can prepare dishes whose recipes go back hundreds of years. December 21 is the Day of the Chef of Japanese Cuisine.

The delicacy gives pleasure to adults and children, increases vitality, improves mood and, as scientists from the USA have found, helps the body in the fight against free radicals. In the chilly fall and chilly winter, it’s so nice to sit warm, wrap yourself in a blanket and drink a cup of hot chocolate! A holiday has been established in honor of the favorite dessert of people living in different parts of the world.

The holiday usually falls on the winter solstice. Both in ancient times and today, this holiday symbolizes the awakening of nature, the victory of light over darkness. After December 21-22, the day begins to gradually increase and the night begins to decrease, nature begins a new life cycle.

A number of genres of fiction and oral folk art are represented by works with a small number of words, laconically and clearly expressed thoughts. No wonder they say that brevity is the sister of talent. Small genres include essay, short story, opus, essay, sketch and story. A funny holiday is an excellent occasion to try your hand at the literary field.

The UN has repeatedly drawn attention to cases of infringement of the rights of groups of people based on skin color, religious affiliation, ethnicity or nationality. In addition to the Convention on Human Rights and other acts, Resolution No. 2106 of the UN General Assembly, adopted on December 21, 1965, is intended to correct the situation.

Day of the worker of production and technical services of the penal system of the Russian Federation

Pancha Ganapati in India

Memorial Day of the first President of Turkmenistan Saparmurat Niyazov

Feast of St. Thomas in the Netherlands

The people revered the martyr Anfisa as the patroness of needlework. For young girls, her day was spent in embroidery, yarn, sewing, and preparing outfits for Christmastide. There was a tradition of doing handicrafts in private to avoid the evil eye. Weather signs: low temperature outside promised a warm winter, and snowfall on that day predicted summer with frequent showers.

Yule - mid-winter holiday among the pagans (Yule)

Orthodox holidays on December 21:

Memorial Day of St. Patapius of Thebes

Memorial Day of the Holy Martyr Anfisa of Rome

Memorial Day of St. Kirill of Chelmogorsk