The origin of children's day

The origin of Children's Day is as follows:

After World War II, the world economy was depressed. 1949165438+10. In order to mourn the children who died in the war in Lidice village and around the world, oppose the abuse and poisoning of children and protect their rights, the International Women's Democratic Federation held a board meeting in Moscow. In order to protect the rights of survival, health care and education of children all over the world, the meeting decided to designate June 1 day as International Children's Day every year.

China's Children's Day is held in 193 1 as early as April 4th every year at the suggestion of the Salesian Society of China. 1 949 65438+in February, the government affairs office of the central people's government issued a circular to abolish the old Children's Day and unify June1day with International Children's Day as China Children's Day. Many countries in the world have designated June 1 day as Children's Day.

Children's day customs in various countries

1, Japan: It is the country that celebrates Children's Day the most times in the world. They celebrate Children's Day three times a year in an interesting and Japanese way.

2. Korea: Korean Children's Day evolved from the "Boys' Day" in 1923. It is also a public holiday in Korea, on May 5th every year. On this day, children can enjoy themselves, and parents should prepare the most wanted gifts for their children. Many children will also wear Hanbok on this day and experience Korean traditional culture.

Colombia: Children's Day is scheduled for July 4th every year. During this festival, all kinds of lively celebrations are held in schools all over the country. Children often wear various masks and play clowns in the street. They are very happy.

4. Sweden: August 7th every year is "Boys' Day", also known as "Lobster Festival", which means to encourage boys all over the country to learn the brave spirit of lobster. On this day, children will dress up as lobsters and perform some very lively and lovely programs. 65438+February 65438+March is Sweden's "Girls' Day", also known as "Lucia Goddess Day". Lucia is a legendary Swedish goddess who specializes in protecting girls. Every time this festival, girls should dress up as goddesses and do good deeds for other children.

5. Russia: Russia's Children's Day is completely "in tune" with the international community, just in June 1. Whenever Children's Day comes, children all over Russia will happily celebrate their festivals, perform some folk songs and dances, and hold celebrations in schools.