Today, February 9, marks International Dentist's Day. Food lovers can celebrate Pizza Day, sports enthusiasts can celebrate the Birthday of Volleyball, and married couples can celebrate World Marriage Day, writes UNN.
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International Dentist's Day is an international professional holiday for dentists, celebrated annually on February 9 worldwide. It has been celebrated in Ukraine since 1993.
Remains of human teeth with holes made by flint drills were found in Pakistan. It is believed that these were the first attempts by humans to combat tooth decay. The found tooth remains are more than nine thousand years old.
It is also believed that the celebration of Dentist's Day on February 9 is associated with Saint Apollonia, who suffered martyrdom on February 9, 249.
Primitive dentistry existed in Ancient Egypt. Significant contributions to the development of dentistry were made by ancient Greek and Roman physicians Hippocrates and Galen. The first time teeth were filled with silver amalgam was in China in the 7th century. Also in China, the first toothbrush made of bamboo and sheep's wool appeared.
In 1530, the first printed book on dental treatment was published in Germany.
The creator of modern dentistry in the 18th century was the French physician Pierre Fauchard, who singled it out as a separate medical specialty. He also proved that teeth are mainly destroyed by sugar.
The end of the 20th century marked the beginning of the era of aesthetic dentistry. In medical institutions, as part of the holiday, free consultations and preventive measures, master classes on proper oral care are held, and new technologies for teeth whitening and decoration are introduced.
Also today marks International Pizza Day. Pizza is not just a popular dish, but a true symbol of Italian cuisine.
It is believed that the classic modern pizza was prepared about 200 years ago by the Italian chef Raffaele Esposito, and he named it Margherita. Prototypes of pizza - flatbreads with various fillings - existed in Persia, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome.
Today, there are more than a thousand different pizza recipes in the world, and in 2017, pizza was declared an intangible heritage of humanity by UNESCO due to its important role in cultural life. It not only brings people together at the table but is also passed down from generation to generation, preserving the traditions of Italian cuisine.
Sports enthusiasts can celebrate the Birthday of Volleyball. This game was invented in 1895 by American physical education instructor William Morgan. The first public demonstration of the game, which Morgan called Mintonette, took place in 1896.
The name volleyball was proposed by Alfred Halstead.
Today, the International Volleyball Federation is the largest sports federation in the world. Since 1996, beach volleyball has been actively developing and gaining incredible popularity as a sport.
According to the church calendar, today is the Day of Remembrance of the Martyr Nikifor, who lived in Antioch in the 3rd century. During the intensification of persecution of Christians, pagans seized Nikifor's friend, church elder Saprykius, and sentenced him to execution.
Nikifor voluntarily agreed to die instead of Saprykius. He was brutally tortured and died in terrible agony. On February 9, Name Days are celebrated by Nikifor, Gennadiy, Pankratiy, Petro.
International Day of Prayer for People with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism Sunday, also known as the International Day of Prayer for People with Autism Spectrum Disorders, is an important event that draws attention to the problems and needs of people with autism. This day is celebrated annually on the second Sunday of February and has gained international recognition.
Autism Sunday was first held in 2002 during the Year of Autism Awareness in the UK. It was initiated by Ivan and Charika Koria, parents of a son with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as part of a campaign to raise awareness about autism in the UK.
This day serves as a platform for people around the world to unite in prayer and support for those affected by autism. Churches of various denominations participate in this event, recognizing the millions of people living with autism.
World Marriage Day is celebrated annually on the second Sunday of February.
The holiday originated in 1983 in America. The initiators of Marriage Day were several married couples from Louisiana. In 1981, they proposed to the local authorities to create a religious program to improve marital relations.
The purpose of Marriage Day: to convey to a wide audience the idea of how important it is to create and preserve a family. This event is celebrated mainly by Catholic religious organizations, because World Marriage Day was introduced for Christian reasons. For the holiday, the church organizes thematic services and ceremonies.
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