When Grandchildren Day in 2022 in Russia

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

The difficulties that the average Russian will experience if you ask him when Grandchildren Day in 2022 in Russia is understandable, because now this holiday is called Grandparents Day. And despite the fact that it is celebrated in more than 30 countries around the world, the dates vary. For example, in Japan it takes place in September, in France (Grandmothers Day) on March 4, Poland (Grandfathers Day) in January, and in Spain in the middle of summer. They can have different names, but the essence does not change from this - all holidays are devoted to the mutual affection that the elderly and the children of their children experience.

The origin of the tradition

Speaking about the fact that Grandparents Day is celebrated by Russians on October 28, they invariably mention that the tradition has been adopted from the inhabitants of the Netherlands. For the first time, the holiday took place 12 years ago on the initiative of the Dutch flower bureau, but October 28 was not chosen by chance - this is Autumn Makosh, a Holy Day dedicated to Mother Makosh - Heavenly Spinner, Lady of destinies.

Sometimes you can find unexpected answers to the question when Grandchildren Day in 2022 in Russia. Some answer that it is September 7, but no confirmation of this information can be found. It is believed that October 28 is Grandparents Day and Grandchildren's Day at the same time.

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With the advent of grandchildren, people of the older generation begin a fundamentally new stage in life. It is no coincidence that psychologists say that they love grandchildren more than their own children. There is another point of view - at a young age, people are busy moving up the career ladder, trying to earn more money to support their families, therefore they devote less time to children than they should. When grandchildren and granddaughters appear, they can devote more time to them, therefore they are happy to engage in upbringing and leisure, as if they compensate for what the children did not receive.

Perhaps, as the ancestors suggested, old people and children have more common themes, mutual agreement and surprise at some aspects of life. Therefore, sometimes a child is more willing to spend time with his grandparents, and at the same time receives a little accumulated life experience, joy and knowledge about life and the world around him.

Researchers are sure that the history of the holiday in Russia began precisely from a flower house in Holland. At the time of its appearance, it was argued that the best gift is a flower pot. But it should be just a pot with a purchased, overseas plant, and not a banal bouquet of wild or garden flowers.

But even if you believe in the statement that the holiday was invented to promote products of a certain kind, this will not change either its vital necessity, nor the commendable content, nor the presence of universal human feelings, which should not be forgotten in any case.

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How to mark correctly

Having remembered how many to celebrate the triple holiday - grandmothers, grandfathers and their grandchildren - you can turn to foreign traditions (although they are different and depend on the country), or to those few that have already been developed over 12 years in Russia.

The Russians are sure that traditions can be expanded and multiplied, therefore, not only a pot with an expensive indoor plant, but also other equally pleasant gifts is intended for grandparents on a holiday:

• flower arrangements made of inedible fruits and leaves - ikebana on special stands, beautifully filled baskets, toys and figures in a bizarre scene;
• bouquets of live and dried branches, fruits and berries, sweets and sweets;
• hand-knitted socks and mittens, sewn potholders and aprons;
• grandfathers are given tool kits, fishing tackle or summer cottages.

Everything that is done with your own hands is appropriate: greeting cards, beautiful pictures painted with gouache or watercolors, applications and modeling. The main thing is for the older generation to fully feel that these simple crafts were done with soul, and not bought in a hurry in the nearest souvenir shop.

Grandmothers and grandfathers prepare the most delicious dishes for their beloved grandchildren and granddaughters - pies and cakes, tea jam, fruit drinks and compotes, present fruits grown by their own hands. The point is not in spending money on the celebration (and there is always not enough money), but in a careful attitude and carefully thought out preparation. After all, the meaning of this touching family holiday (not included in the official register and not a day off) is that there is another reason to see each other, to demonstrate love and attention.

Outcomes

1. In Russia, Grandchildren's Day is Grandparents Day. It is celebrated on October 28th.
2. The tradition came from Holland.
3. On this day, it is customary to give houseplants in pots and gifts made with your own hands.
4. This is another pleasant holiday for people of the oldest and youngest generations.