International Day of Family Equality, Relationship Renewal Day: What is celebrated on May 4
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May 4th is Firefighters' Day, a holiday for people of short stature, Relationship Renewal Day, Family Equality Day, and Dawn Chorus Day.
Today, May 4, many countries around the world celebrate the professional holiday of people. Also on this day, there is an opportunity to appreciate the miracle of nature on International Dawn Chorus Day, as well as to give a new impetus to relationships on Relationship Renewal Day, writes UNN.
International Firefighters' Day
International Firefighters' Day has been officially celebrated since 1999. It is believed that the first specialized units for extinguishing fires were created in ancient Rome by Emperor Augustus. A special tax of 4% on each sale of slaves was introduced to pay for the work of firefighters. Fires were extinguished with water from the nearest fountains, using buckets, pumps, hooks, ladders and ropes.
For a long time, there was no centralized fire protection system in European countries. The perception of the consequences of fires changed somewhat after the large-scale tragedy in London in 1666. The city burned for three days, leaving about 70,000 Londoners homeless. After that, insurance companies created private fire brigades to protect the property of their clients. They extinguished only those buildings that had a special insurance mark.
At the beginning of the 20th century, fire trucks replaced horse-drawn brigades, equipment became more standardized, and firefighting became a separate profession.
Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion, Ukrainian firefighters have been going to the sites of Russian missile strikes on residential buildings, schools, and hospitals every day. Risking their lives, they pull people out of the fire and get them out from under the rubble. They often become victims of repeated vile shelling by the Russian Federation.
Day of people of short stature
People of short stature celebrate their holiday today. The event is also called - Day of Small and Proud. According to the organizers, this is a special day dedicated to honoring people of short stature and highlighting the unique advantages and perspectives they bring to our diverse society. This day gives small people the opportunity to feel proud.
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Relationship Renewal Day
Relationship Renewal Day is an opportunity to recognize the difficulties that can arise in a relationship and to take responsibility and work together to overcome them. It encourages couples to take time to be together and remind each other of the importance of their relationship, to talk about their feelings. A romantic date, a sincere conversation or a small gesture of gratitude, a compliment or help - something that will remind the couple of their feelings.
International Day of Family Equality
Every year on the first Sunday in May, the International Day of Family Equality is celebrated to protect the rights of all families, regardless of their structure, composition or sexual orientation. This day recognizes the diversity of families around the world and promotes equal rights for all families. It is an opportunity to raise awareness and promote the acceptance of all families, including same-sex, adoptive, mixed and single-parent families.
International Dawn Chorus Day
Today is also International Dawn Chorus Day, when people around the world wake up early to listen to the beautiful symphony of birdsong at dawn. Spring enchants us with its beauty, aromas and birdsong. We are awakened by the rays of the sun and the sounds of the birdsong, which is especially active in May.
This day is an opportunity to appreciate the miracle of nature and the amazing sounds that birds make early in the morning. The dawn chorus is a magical experience that signals the beginning of a new day and reminds us of the beauty of the natural world.