December 16: The Day of Meaningless Toys, the Day of Everything in Chocolate
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Silly Toys Day is a reminder to adults that almost everyone had toys in their childhood that now make them smile and wonder. But these toys are the best memories of childhood.
Today, on December 16, in many countries of the world, adults remember their childhood and celebrate the Day of Silly Toys, UNN reports.
The unusual event was launched in 2017, and is celebrated at the height of the Christmas gift buying season, with toys among which are toys.
Today's event is, first and foremost, a reminder to adults that almost all of them had toys in their childhood that now cause surprise and a smile. But these toys are the best memories of childhood.
Today you can still celebrate the Day of Everything in Chocolate. The event is - is a space for combining chocolate with foods that, at first glance, do not seem to be suitable for this.
A cult Ukrainian dish from this series is lard in chocolate.
On the third Saturday of December, the Winter Walks Festival begins in many countries around the world. the Winter Walking Festival begins on the third Saturday of December and lasts until the beginning of January.
According to the organizers of the event, who started it more than 30 years ago, it is a celebration of fresh air, frosty landscapes and the peace that winter brings. Everyone can enjoy a leisurely walks through snow-covered forests, strolls along the coast with breathtaking views or urban exploration of historic streets decorated with festive lights.
December 16 is also Pinot Meunier Grape Day.
Pinot Meunier is one of the three main grape varieties grapes authorized for the production of champagne, along with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It is is often chosen for its intense flavor, which gives champagne blends a unique dimension to champagne blends. Despite its significant role, Pinot Meunier is less well known than its more famous siblings.
Although Pinot Meunier is most often associated with the French region of France, it is also grown in Germany, the USA, Switzerland, Austria, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia.
According to the church calendar, today is the feast day of the Old Testament prophet prophet Haggai.
Haggai lived in the 5th century BC and was one of the 12 minor prophets.
He called for the rebuilding of the Jerusalem temple, which was destroyed by the Babylonians, predicted the birth of Jesus Christ.
Also today the memory of the blessed Queen Theophania is honored. Theophania of Byzantium, who lived in the 9th century and was the wife of Emperor Leo VI.
Unlike her husband, Theophania was very devout. After the death of their daughter, she went to the Vlacherna Monastery. She died when she was 30 years old.
Name days on December 16 are celebrated by Alexander, Daniel, Nikita, Theophania.
