Russian Holidays - Cat Day

By coincidence, March 1 is celebrated as unofficial Cat Day in Russia It was first proclaimed by the Moscow Cat Museum, and the celebration began in 2004 and continues to this day Russia is not the only country where these cute purring animals are loved; it has only continued the tradition of other countries celebrating cat day For example, this holiday is celebrated in the USA on October 29, in Japan on February 22, and in Poland on February 17 There is also a single World Cat Day, which falls on August 8th All over the world, various events, competitions, and seminars are dedicated to Cat Day Also on March 1, events are held to draw attention to the problem of stray cats Animal shelters organize exhibitions, by visiting which you can take any cat into your family for free Lovers of these animals (or, in other words, felinologists) admire the self-sufficiency of cats They compare these purrs to dogs, citing the example that dogs retrieve a stick thrown by their owner, and cats are too smart to follow stupid orders from their owner Therefore, it is better to communicate with these animals affectionately and without a commanding tone, then the cat will love and obey the owner It is not uncommon for these animals to desperately defend their beloved owner from intruders Cats were valued as excellent rat catchers in Europe However, during the witch hunt, attitudes towards cats changed radically It was believed that they could move to other worlds and help black power It was from that time that the belief came to us that if a black cat crosses a person’s path, he will suffer bad luck In ancient Egypt, cats were equated almost with pharaohs The Egyptians believed that after the death of the owner, her soul found refuge in the body of the cat The most recognizable image was that of the fertility goddess Bastet, who was depicted with a female body and a cat's head The mystical influence of cats has survived to this day That is why, during a housewarming party, the cat is brought into the house first, so that the animal will drive away bad energy from the house According to one version, the domestication of cats occurred about 10 thousand years ago in the Middle East Although this topic is controversial, whether a person tamed a cat or she herself came to live with a person, feeling the benefits of such a union Elderly or lonely people especially often get cats This is how they realize the need to express feelings The famous Daniel Defoe wrote: “Whoever has a cat need not be afraid of loneliness” Fairy tales, poems and novels are written about cats Cats have become such a part of people’s lives that for some of them their owners not only sew exclusive outfits, but also create pages on social networks that are quickly gaining popularity! Cat cafes have also begun to open, where many cats live Visitors get relaxation from this contact Such vacation spots are very popular in Japan People can no longer imagine their lives without these wonderful animals And we all must try to ensure that cats have a home, a loving family and good food Then these animals will definitely reciprocate our feelings!