Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day
December 27 - Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day is a holiday loved by many
The idea originated in China, where paper was invented It is believed that this happened in the 2nd century AD, and then the invention spread throughout the world It was paper that greatly facilitated the opportunity for creativity, although people had previously made attempts to decorate their homes In Rus', bark was taken for these cases As a rule, birch bark was taken as a basis Its properties are very similar to paper, and local craftsmen learned to create boxes and other decorations on which complex patterns were applied
Subsequently, when paper was invented in China, people began to show their craving for creativity using this pliable material, but cutting patterns out of it turned out to be no less difficult than creating masterpieces on birch bark Yes, it requires a lot of concentration, the ability to act carefully, a good eye, and logical thinking
This activity is fascinating in its own way, and the payoff from it is great, which is why, on the eve of the Christmas and New Year holidays, on many windows you can see miniature or even impressive snowflakes, which best emphasize the festive New Year's surroundings
The art of cutting snowflakes from paper quickly spread throughout the world thanks to the Silk Road Immediately from China it penetrated into Japan and other countries in the Asian region The Japanese especially liked art, and in some ways they were even ahead of the Chinese pioneers In Japan, entire festivals are held, competitions are organized dedicated to the creation of snowflakes, other paper figures and other elastic materials The idea of such creativity has taken root in Russia and other countries This is also explained by the fact that paper allows you to create real masterpieces You can cut out dozens and hundreds of snowflakes that will not be similar to each other Also, cutting out snowflakes from paper is considered good psychotherapy This creativity relieves stress, it allows one to calm down and is even believed to banish insomnia, giving a person a restful sleep
There are many ways you can celebrate Paper Snowflake Cutting Day in a fun and creative way But the main message should be creativity Often, educational institutions hold competitions dedicated to this day It is known that it is children and adolescents who show the greatest interest in this activity And yet, no one forbids carved snowflakes to be painted, combined with other decorative elements, or plated with silver, imitating a snow cover
The virtual network Internet has made a huge contribution to the spread of the holiday There are many professionals who post their creations and even develop master classes teaching this art It’s difficult to say who exactly came up with the idea of creating a holiday dedicated to cutting snowflakes out of paper, but the idea, apparently, took root It is quite logical that the holiday is celebrated on the eve of the New Year Sometimes such snowflakes are given to loved ones to congratulate them on the upcoming holidays They are even presented just like that, without any reason, in order, for example, to support a person morally, to wish him happiness or to express sympathy
Of course, cutting out snowflakes takes on a special meaning in winter, because nature itself encourages creativity Gradually, the holiday is becoming more and more popular; creative people around the world celebrate it by sharing amazing photos of their elegant snow creations on the Internet