Colorful Umbrella Day

Scientists claim that the accessory that modern people use to protect themselves from rain and sun rays originated in ancient China In Europe, umbrellas gained popularity in the 18th century For a long time they were considered a ladies' trinket, which, together with gloves and a handbag, complemented the created fashionable image Silk umbrellas decorated with ribbons, lace and precious stones were used to protect themselves from the sun Later they began to be used in inclement weather to protect against rain In honor of this irreplaceable thing, a funny holiday was invented - the Day of Multi-Colored Umbrellas, celebrated on October 21 In ancient times, the accessory was considered a symbol of wealth and power In Egypt and India, only pharaohs, royalty and nobility had umbrellas In Ancient Rome they were used by emperors and Venetian doges At the end of the 13th century The Umbraculum umbrella became a symbol of papal power and appeared on the coat of arms of the Catholic Church Over time, a device for protection from the sun and rain became available to ordinary people The umbrellas of the Chinese emperors, 15 m long, weighed 2 kg Modern accessories can be folded and have compact dimensions, due to the use of fiberglass and plastic in the production - a weight of 140-200 grams Men's umbrellas are traditionally produced in dark colors - black or gray Representatives of the stronger sex most often choose cane models that can be used to lean on when walking Women's umbrellas are very diverse due to the wide range of colors Ladies prefer folding compact models with stylish handles and drawings - paintings by Claude Monet, Alphonse Mucha and other artists Umbrellas that are brightly colored or change color in the rain are very popular Devices in the form of a folding canopy are actively used to protect golfers and cafe visitors sitting on the veranda from the sun As an indispensable attribute of the beach area, they are installed near sun loungers on the sea coast The accessory not only protects against streams of water pouring from heaven and helps in creating a stylish look, but also becomes an object of inspiration for writers Under its dome, the ideal nanny Mary Poppins from the story by P Travers flew along with the east wind Multi-colored umbrellas were used by Ole Lukoje in Anderson's fairy tale to inspire sweet dreams in children The device, whose history goes back more than three thousand years, has been caught on camera more than once In honor of the holiday, it is worth re-watching the musical “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg”, the films “The Bridal Umbrella” and “Two Under One Umbrella” to be inspired by the romantic mood of autumn Everyone knows the poetic lines of Pushkin: “A sad time! The charm of the eyes!” Colorful Umbrella Day will help you overcome depression and blues due to rainy and cold weather by adding color to your autumn routine