Guy de Maupassant was a French writer whose work was in touch with naturalism. The man managed to make a fortune from literature. Insatiable in love, he turned most women into characters in short stories, novels and novellas. He was also a keen traveler, having toured Europe and visited remote corners of the world.
Celebration on July 21 and November 4
Appearing of the Icon of the Most Holy Mother of God in the Grad of Kazan (1579)
On October 1, 1552, on the feast of the Intercession of the Most Holy Mother of God, at night, John IV, the leader of the Russian soldiers preparing for a decisive assault on the Tatar Kazan, suddenly heard the chime of Moscow bells. The Tsar realized that this was a sign of God's mercy: through the prayers of the Chosen Voivode, the Lord wanted to turn the people of Kazan to Himself.
17 July marks the anniversary of the Declaration of Sovereignty of the Slovak Republic. On this day in 1992, the Declaration on the Sovereignty of the Slovak Republic was adopted in the National Council of the Slovak Republic under the leadership of then President Ivan Gašparovič. Of the 147 members present, 113 voted in favor, 24 voted against and ten abstained.
On the night of July 6-7, many Slavic countries celebrate one of the most enigmatic and mystical holidays – Ivan Kupala. It traces its roots back to ancient times and has pagan origins. This holiday is associated with many beliefs, rituals, and traditions that people observe to this day.
The first of June is International Children's Day in many countries. It was decided in 1925 at the World Conference on Child Welfare in Geneva. It has been celebrated in Slovakia since 1952. The original idea of the holiday was to draw society's attention to the need to protect children's rights. On this day, parents are usually with their little ones, and spend it mostly by going to the countryside, taking part in various celebrations and travelling. Children receive sweets and gifts, but the most important thing adults can give them is their time!
Christ is risen!
