Onychectomy Awareness Day and Payday Ahead Day: What else is celebrated on March 29

Today, March 29, the world celebrates Onychiectomy Awareness Day, informing the public about the harm caused to cats by declawing. Also on this day, believers honor the memory of the martyrs Mark and Cyril, writes UNN.

Onychiectomy Awareness Day

This date is an important reminder of the ethical, medical, and behavioral consequences of declawing cats. Today, cat owners and the public are informed about the realities of this intervention. Humane alternatives are also promoted, and the global position against this practice is highlighted.

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International Mermaid Day

This event invites everyone to learn more about the fantastic world of mermaids – creatures that have captivated human imagination for millennia. The first legends appeared in ancient Assyrian legends, were present in the myths of Ancient Greece and Rome, and now this theme is present in modern pop culture. Mermaids symbolize the mysterious beauty of the ocean and its untold stories.

Payday Ahead Day

This is an important initiative that goes beyond simple acts of kindness, transforming into a global movement aimed at creating positive change and fostering a culture of support and mutual understanding. The event is celebrated annually on March 29.

The Payday Ahead Day initiative was inspired by the tragic story of Paylor James Daniels, a young black boy whose life was cut short. His mother, Paula Long, founded the Payday Foundation in his memory to shed light on the struggles faced by young black boys and men due to racial violence and discrimination. The initiative encourages offering genuine support to young men in their communities.

Parents' Memorial Saturday

This is a day of remembrance when it is customary to honor deceased relatives and loved ones. They are celebrated several times a year, and their dates change depending on church holidays and fasts.

On this day, special rites are held in churches, and prayers are read for all Christians. Also on this day, people pray that God will rest the souls of the deceased and have mercy, forgiving them all earthly sins.

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World Piano Day

Every year, this day unites fans of this musical instrument around the world. Among the tasks of this holiday is to draw attention to the beauty of the piano's sound and encourage musicians of all ages and levels and abilities to play in public places.

Magician's Day or Smoke and Mirrors Day

The first recorded trick belongs to the magician Dedi, who performed in Ancient Egypt around 2700 BC. He demonstrated the first cup and ball trick – a classic trick still used in magic.

Tricks are based on powerful psychological illusions. Magicians skillfully manipulate gaps in our perception, using errors in our consciousness. They change the direction of our attention, creating the illusion of what we see, and hiding what we don't notice.

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Commemoration of the Holy Hieromartyrs Mark and Cyril

These two followers of Jesus Christ lived during the time of the Roman ruler Julian the Apostate, who began a policy of forced restoration of paganism in the territory of the Roman Empire, where Christianity had already firmly established itself. The emperor ordered the persecution of authoritative leaders of Christian communities.

Saint Mark initially fled, but, learning that other Christians were being tortured in his place, voluntarily surrendered to the pagans, after which he was subjected to brutal torture and then executed. Despite the torments, Mark did not renounce his faith.

At the same time, the persecutors seized Deacon Cyril. He was also subjected to torture and martyred. Legend has it that all participants in the massacre were punished by God - some lost all their teeth, others went blind, and still others had their tongues rot.

And finally, another interesting date for fans of a popular drink... On March 29, the famous Coca-Cola celebrates its birthday!