January 3 is an unusual date celebrated all over the world. This day is dedicated to cocktail straws. Initially, such devices were made from straw, which is how their name arose. Later, artificial straws began to be used, the creator of which was US businessman Marvin Stone.

One of the important Slavic holidays is the Day of Remembrance of Princess Olga, which is traditionally celebrated on January 3. On this day, the Slavs did not celebrate or have fun. It was customary to gather around the table and remember the deeds of Grand Duchess Olga, who was a very wise ruler and strengthened power in Rus'.

Celebrating the New Year takes a lot of strength and energy. In addition to the traditional overeating at a generously set table, many people experience lack of sleep. Don't rush to suppress your yawning and fight the spell of Morpheus in the first days of the new year! On January 3, the Sleepy Day Festival is celebrated, which is designed to help the body catch up.

The tradition of celebrating important events with the help of bright flames and sparks originated in Bengal. It is believed that in this region (now part of India, and partly in Bangladesh) in the 5th century, fire was used by priests to perform rituals.

A person’s physical condition largely depends on the harmony and balance of the inner world. The way you think affects your health and even your destiny. Achieving your goals depends on psychological attitudes and self-confidence. A person who has achieved inner harmony, plays sports and eats right becomes a guide for those who are just planning to start taking care of their well-being.

Memento mori ("Remember Death") was used to greet Roman soldiers returning from battle. During the procession through the streets of the city, behind the commander, who returned in triumph, walked a slave, who periodically reminded the commander that nothing lasts forever.

Both men and women have contributed equally to the development of popular genres of modern music. Bold and strong-willed representatives of the fair sex filled the energetic and sometimes rough music with sensuality and depth.

The origin of the holiday came from the church day of veneration of Blessed Procopius of Vyatka. Prokopiev day was also popularly called “half-feeding”, since by this day the reserves in the bins were used up by half. On this day, they avoided picking up things lost by others in order to preserve the property themselves; eavesdropping and spying on someone was mirrored on the contemplator.

Remembrance Day for the Fighters of the War of Independence in Estonia

Orthodox holidays January 3:

Memorial Day of St. Peter, Metropolitan of Moscow and All Rus', Wonderworker

Memorial Day of St. Blessed Procopius of Vyatka

Memorial Day of the Blessed Princess Juliania Vyazemskaya