Fun Holidays - Chant at the Moon Day

Space and the stars have attracted people at all times with their inaccessibility and mystery The Earth's satellite, the large celestial body closest to the planet, which is always turned to one side, has long been endowed with mystical properties The Moon is associated with the feminine principle, the inner world of man, love and magic, symbolizes silver, while the Sun, whose light it reflects, is gold The satellite affects various natural processes The Moon influences the planet's magnetic field and air pressure, causing the ebb and flow of water in the World Ocean There are many signs and superstitions associated with it Astrologers and esotericists, when making their predictions about a person’s fate, always take into account the phases of the Moon and its location in the Zodiac sign It inspires and encourages the creativity of poets, writers and musicians Beethoven called one of his most famous works the “Moonlight Sonata,” and the German composer Paul Linke called the operetta “Frau Luna” An unusual holiday has been established in honor of the night luminary August 15th is Sing to the Moon Day The celebration of Chant at the Moon Day is devoid of romantic overtones The initiator of the holiday is considered to be the family company Stemilt Growers from Wenatchee, Washington, which is the world's largest supplier of fruit trees and organic fruits According to one legend, cherries picked on a full moon are much sweeter and tastier than those picked from trees at other times This fact is explained by the influence of the gravitational field of the Earth's satellite on the flora and fauna of the planet Lunar cycles affect human well-being, animal behavior and crop yields Washington state grows 62% of all cherries that end up on the tables of US residents The birthplace of this tree is considered to be ancient Persia (modern Iran) Cherry cuttings were brought to North America in the 15th century the first European colonists The climatic conditions of the temperate and subtropical zones suited the plant, which local farmers began to grow Cherry fruits contain many vitamins and microelements that have a beneficial effect on human health Stemilt Growers decided to draw people's attention to the benefits of the fruit by establishing an unusual celebration August is harvest time That's why it became the month to celebrate Sing to the Moon Day On August 15, picnics under the night sky, competitions and other entertainment events are held Some of them are dedicated to the performance of songs in which the Moon is mentioned In honor of the holiday, people visit planetariums, where they learn a lot about the solar system, the planets that are part of it, and their satellites The celebration also calls for paying tribute to the sweet and juicy cherry, which with its color brings new shades to the palette of summer - one of the most beloved and long-awaited seasons of the year