“We are tenderness, we are tenderness, We are each other’s eternal tenderness!” - Anna German sang, accompanied by a symphony orchestra The theme of a reverent attitude towards a loved one and a special state of mind is also heard in other musical compositions “It’s just empty on Earth alone without you, And you, you fly, And the stars give you Their tenderness,” sang Maya Kristalinskaya Affection and care for a dear person is manifested with trepidation and love in words and deeds February 3 is the perfect time to demonstrate this sublime feeling in honor of the International Day of Endearment The history of the unusual celebration is unknown No special rules for the celebration are mentioned anywhere Therefore, everyone comes up with their own traditions and decides how to celebrate the International Day of Tenderness In honor of this special state of mind, not only poems were composed and paintings were painted One of the most popular perfumes produced by the Scarlet Sails plant, released back in 1971, was called “Tenderness” This masterpiece of the USSR perfume industry was distinguished by its exquisite floral composition and soft, enveloping aroma “Tenderness” refers to airy cakes, marshmallows, yogurt, bizet cakes and a host of other things that are associated with lightness and airiness The word "tenderness" comes from "negi" - rapture, pleasure and bliss And indeed, the manifestation of this reverent feeling evokes a lot of positive emotions Tenderness gives hope, a feeling of care and security, confidence that you are loved This special state of mind makes a person richer internally and more receptive to the world around him Therefore, it is quite logical to assume that on February 3 you need to give your tenderness to loved ones It is needed not only by loved ones, but also by children, parents, pets and all living beings in general Tenderness can be both inexplicable, deep, elusive and endless, as well as unspent and painful A whole palette of feelings is hidden in this emotional state But it is based on purity, the ability and desire to selflessly give care and attention Tenderness carries the energy of kindness and selflessness, so it can work wonders It heals mental suffering, instills confidence and hope for the best It’s not for nothing that philosophers call tenderness a medicine and a reward This nagging feeling can make an ugly person beautiful Quasimodo from the novel by V Hugo, the Monster from the fairy tale “The Scarlet Flower”, Gwynplaine with a disfigured face from “The Man Who Laughs” had a kind and sympathetic soul Tenderness illuminated them from the inside and magically transformed them Therefore, despite their external ugliness, these literary heroes aroused sympathy and reciprocal love “Let me at least line your departing step with the last tenderness,” V Mayakovsky called to his beloved in the poem “Instead of a Letter” Yes, despite existing stereotypes, this feeling is characteristic not only of women, but also of men It can be demonstrated by people with a fine mental organization, the ability to give and demand nothing in return Tenderness can be timid and submissive, timid and silent, but it can also be selfless and jubilant But no matter how this special internal state manifests itself, it always means affection, care and a warm attitude towards people dear to the heart Therefore, International Day of Tenderness is a hymn of love, a holiday of emotional purity and spiritual light