The cello as a musical instrument appeared in the 16th century. Since then, her parts have been included in sonnets, suites, variations and unaccompanied concerts. Possessing wide expressive capabilities, the cello is in demand both in solo roles and as part of a string ensemble or symphony orchestra. In honor of the Spanish composer and conductor Pablo Casals, International Cello Day was established and widely celebrated on December 29.

Polar bears are polar predators, and the largest on earth. Their weight ranges from 500-800 kg. Each year, the female gives birth to 2-3 cubs, just in time for December. It was in this month that it was decided to establish the Polar Bear Birthday holiday. The initiators were the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Marine Mammal Council in Russia.

Work in internal affairs bodies requires employees to have balance and self-control, professional observation and communication skills. For the purpose of professional selection of personnel and prevention of loss of health among police officers, on December 29, 1973, a psychophysiological department was organized on the basis of the Central Psychonarcology Laboratory.

On December 29, as a sign of support for everyone worried about the New Year’s celebrations, “So much more needs to be done!” Day is celebrated. Asking for forgiveness from a friend, confessing your love and congratulating your first teacher on the upcoming year is really what you need to do in the old year. There is no need to put off until later not so much things as the impulses of the soul.

Magic words not only help you establish relationships with people, but also help you begin to live in harmony with yourself. Scientists recommend starting to express gratitude daily and remembering to say the word “thank you” to others. Each person will find words and reasons to express gratitude to others for the good they have done for him.

In the Armenian Apostolic Church, the Nativity fast begins on December 29 with Maslenitsa and ends on Christmas Eve, Chragaruis, January 5. Barekendan (translated from Armenian as the joy of life) symbolizes the virtues and happiness that Adam and Eve experienced before their expulsion from paradise. On Maslenitsa, believing Armenians eat any food except apples - fruits from the tree of knowledge.

Irish Constitution Day

This date originates from the church day of honoring the memory of the prophet Haggai, who lived in the 4th century BC. Among the people, Agea Ineseus was considered the patron saint of the human soul. On Ageev's day they prayed to the holy prophet for deceased friends and relatives. Signs of the weather for this day: if the pillars and branches of the trees were covered with frost, then the New Year holidays should have been expected to be warm, but if frost hit Ageya, he stayed that way until Epiphany.

Orthodox holidays on December 29:

Memorial Day of the Prophet Haggai

Memorial Day of St. Sophia of Suzdal

Memorial Day of Blessed Queen Theophania of Byzantium

Memorial Day of the Holy Martyr Marin of Rome