Profanity is bad manners for a cultured person, but almost everyone at least once in their life has used a strong word in their speech, which can sometimes express the whole gamut of feelings raging inside. Russian swearing has long been the talk of the town. There is even a dictionary of Russian profanity - a rather weighty tome that contains all the swear words and their designations.

Love gives a feeling of spiritual closeness with another person, binds hearts and intertwines souls, but there are always those who prefer not to become its slave. Free love is what a relationship without obligations is called. There is no room for jealousy, selfishness and quarrels. Not everyone accepts this type of relationship, but they still have many supporters.

The word "tenderness" comes from "negi" - rapture, pleasure and bliss. And indeed, the manifestation of this reverent feeling evokes a lot of positive emotions. Tenderness gives hope, a feeling of care and security, confidence that you are loved. February 3 is the perfect time to demonstrate this sublime feeling in honor of the International Day of Endearment.

Stable phrases that have formed in the language throughout its existence make the speech of native speakers more figurative and expressive. One of the regularly used expressions is “the wind of change.” The phrase gained popularity and began to be actively used after the visit of British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan to the countries of the Union of South Africa during his 6-week tour.

February 3 is National Carrot Cake Day in the United States. This culinary masterpiece has long been considered one of America's favorite desserts. Carrot cake can be eaten plain, but is usually served with ice cream, a creamy white cheese sauce, and a sprinkle of chopped nuts.

Vietnam Holidays - Communist Party of Vietnam Foundation Anniversary

In the last month of winter, all residents of Japan celebrate one of the most significant religious events of the year - Setsubun, symbolizing the onset of spring. The creation of this date is associated with one of the most important principles of the yin-yang ideology. These are two principles, opposite to each other and underlying the Universe: light and darkness, positive and negative, etc.

In the church calendar, this date coincides with the honoring of St. Maxim the Greek. Among the people, Maxim's day was called Maxim the Comforter and they believed that prayers directed to the saint helped solve the problems of the disadvantaged. The women tried to bake a lot of pies with different fillings. They treated them not only to their household, but also to thank their helpers, and distributed them to the poor and hungry.

Toulouse Violet Festival

Orthodox holidays on February 3:

Saint Maximus the Greek Day

Memorial Day of St. Maximus the Confessor

Feast of the Vatopedi Icon of the Mother of God “Consolation”

Feast of the Icon of the Mother of God of Ktitorskaya