Karachun - Winter Solstice

Global Orgasm Day

On the shortest daylight hours of the year, December 22, Russian energy workers celebrate their professional holiday. This day is dedicated to millions of people who bring light and warmth to the homes of the country's citizens every day. The first time Energy Worker's Day was celebrated was in 1966, choosing the date December 22 in honor of the adoption of the plan for the electrification of Russia at the VIII Congress of Soviets in 1920.

The art song as a genre appeared in different countries of the world in the mid-twentieth century. In the Soviet Union, it became one of the forms of self-expression of the “sixties”. Musical works that were not allowed through censorship are characterized by satire and irony, sharp criticism of the political system, and deep penetration into the themes of friendship and love.

Ice hockey was one of the most popular sports in the USSR. The Soviet team won many times at world competitions and the Olympic Games and never returned home without awards. The first hockey championship was held in the USSR on December 22, back in 1946.

On December 22, 1990, Resolution of the Supreme Council of the RSFSR No. 442-1 “On the organization of the Pension Fund of the RSFSR” was signed, according to which the Pension Fund was created. Its main role is to provide and guarantee decent pension and social benefits.

Dongzhi Festival - Winter Solstice in China (Dongzhi Festival)

Fast 10 Tevet among Jews

Feast of the Prophet Zarathushtra in Zoroastrianism

For the first time, the need to control weather conditions on the front line was announced in 1915 by Nicholas II. However, atmospheric phenomena in the Russian Empire began to be observed long before his order. Thus, back in 1834, by decree of Nicholas I, the Normal Magnetic Meteorological Observatory was created.

Bhagavad Gita Jayanti - Appearance Day of Bhagavad Gita in India (Gita Jayanti)

This event comes from a church holiday - the day of the conception of Anna the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. The people called Saint Anne the Dark One, because on her feast day the nights became long and the day got dark early. Signs of the weather for this day: if frost appeared on the bark of trees, and huge drifts of snow swept around, then the harvest of the coming year was expected to be excellent.

Day of the Ukrainian Diplomatic Service

Orthodox holidays December 22:

Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary by Righteous Anna

Memorial Day of St. Anna the Prophetess