Origin and Customs of June 1 Children's Day

In order to commemorate the Lidice tragedy of June 10, 1942 and all the children who died in the war all over the world, to oppose the abuse and poisoning of children, as well as to guarantee the rights of the child, the Women's International Democratic Federation (WIDF) held a meeting of its councilors in November 1949 in Moscow, which decided to adopt June 1 every year as the International Children's Day.

The customs of Children's Day are as follows:

1. Brazil: Children's Day is celebrated in Brazil on August 15, which also happens to be the "National Epidemic Prevention Day" in Brazil. Therefore, every this day, the doctors around the children to see the doctor, but also to the children under 5 years of age to prevent polio vaccine, showing that the government is very concerned about children's health. In addition, Brazil's "Virgin Mary's Apparition Day," October 12, is often celebrated as Children's Day, with a number of activities.

2, Korea: Korea's Children's Day in 1923, from the "Boys' Day" evolved. It is also a public holiday in South Korea and is celebrated on May 5 every year. On this day, the children can enjoy the fun, parents should prepare the children their most wanted gifts. Many children also dress up in hanbok on this day to experience traditional Korean culture.

3. Britain: In August 1925, representatives of 54 countries met in Geneva, Switzerland, for the International Congress for the Happiness of Children and adopted the Geneva Declaration on the Protection of Children. The Declaration made a fervent appeal for the spiritual enjoyment of children, the relief of poor children, and the acquisition of opportunities for children to earn a living.

After the Congress, governments set their own "Children's Day" to inspire children and make them feel great, happy and joyful, and also to make people in the society pay attention to and care for children. The British government set July 14th as Children's Day in Britain.

4, Russia: Russia's Children's Day and the international completely "in tune", on June 1st. When Children's Day comes, children all over Russia will be happy to celebrate their own holiday, but also perform some national songs and dances, the school will be held to celebrate the activities.

The origins of Children's Day have an important connection with Russia: in November 1949, the Women's International Democratic Federation held a council meeting in Moscow. In order to safeguard the rights and interests of children in all countries of the world, the conference decided to celebrate June 1 every year as International Children's Day.

5, Spain: Spain's Children's Day on January 5, in fact, this is a religious holiday, from the Spanish translation of the meaning of the "Day of the Magic King". To celebrate this holiday, in the evening of January 5, the morning of January 6, there are floats all over Spain.

The "three kings" on the floats are constantly throwing out candies to comfort the children. When the parade arrived at the gates of the city hall or district government, all children who can sit on the king's lap can get a beautiful gift, the child who gets the gift must also promise the king that he will study hard.