The world liked the idea of ​​Greetings Day so much that now there are about 180 countries celebrating the holiday. What made this celebration different was the voluntary wish of health and a good day to the people around us. On this day, many influential personalities, as well as those simply wishing to have a good mood, greet close and distant acquaintances. And in return come smiles, friendly handshakes, and a positive charge of mood for the day.

On November 21, 1996, the world's first television forum took place, at which television problems were discussed, experiences were exchanged, and issues regarding broadcasting of programs were resolved. Therefore, by the UN Resolution of December 17 of the same year, November 21 was declared a holiday, World Television Day. Today television is a huge force that can influence people. This is a way of forming society. One of the goals of the November 21 holiday is to call for problems with the uninformative use of television broadcasting, the refusal of propaganda and closer attention to the crude themes of violence, genocide, etc. used.

Every year, since 2000, on November 21, employees and employees of the Federal Tax Service of the Russian Federation accept congratulations on their professional holiday. This date was chosen because it was on this day in 1991 that Decree No. 229 of the President of the RSFSR was signed on the formation of the State Tax Service of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic. The Federal Tax Service of the Russian Federation today consists of more than one hundred and fifty thousand specialists monitoring compliance with Russian legislation on taxes and fees, both in relation to large city-forming organizations and in relation to citizens - individual entrepreneurs.

On November 21, 3.5 million Russian accountants celebrate their professional holiday. It is not marked with a red day on the calendar and has not been given official status, but this does not prevent debit-credit employees from setting tables and congratulating each other. In 1996, on this day, Boris Yeltsin signed the decree “On Accounting”, so this date is considered to be the Day of the Russian Accountant.

Music appeared during the Paleolithic period - about 300 thousand years ago. Throughout the existence of mankind, this type of art has undergone various changes - folklore was replaced by original works, harp and flute - bass guitar and synthesizer, classics and church singing - rock and jazz. November 21 is the Day Without Music, calling attention to its low quality and thoughtless use by modern society.

This bright holiday in honor of Archangel Michael in many regions marked the beginning of winter. The field work had already been completed by this time. The cellars were still bursting with winter supplies, and the money received from the sale of oats and hemp had not yet been spent. On Michaelmas Day, family and public holidays associated with the cult of the clan were usually held. Thus, pagan beliefs were closely intertwined with Orthodox traditions. Signs of the day: after Michaelmas it usually gets colder; if the next morning the ground is covered with a crust of frost, then the winter will be snowy. A clear morning was considered a harbinger of severe frosts. The fog predicted a mild winter.

Day of Dignity and Freedom in Ukraine

Greek Armed Forces Day

General Peace Treaty Day in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Dayton Peace Agreement Day)

The holiday of Zervana-Akarana in Zoroastrianism

Orthodox holidays November 21:

Cathedral of the Archangel Michael and other ethereal Heavenly Powers