The Origin, Legends and Customs of Children's Day

Origin: Children's Day on June 1st, also known as Children's Day on June 1st, is a festival for children all over the world. But who would have thought that the origin of Children's Day in June 1 was so sad-1942. In June, German fascists shot 140 male citizens over the age of 06 in the village of Telidize, and took women and 90 children to concentration camps.

In order to mourn the children who died in the fascist war of aggression in Lidice Village and around the world, 1 949165438+1October, the International Democratic Women's Federation decided to take June1day as the International Children's Day every year.

At present, many countries in the world have designated June 1 as Children's Day, especially socialist countries. In Europe and the United States, the date of Children's Day is different, and public celebrations are rarely held.

Custom:

1, China Children's Day: Chorus! 193 1 year, China stipulates April 4th as China Children's Day. Since 1 June 19491was established as the International Children's Day, countries all over the world have abolished the original Children's Day and unified it into "June 1 International Children's Day".

The central government of China announced in February 1949 that "Children's Day on June 1st" would replace the original "Children's Day on April 4th" and stipulated that children should have seven days' holiday. Schools generally organize related group activities for this purpose and require students to dress formally.

2. Sweden: the cutest! Boys play lobsters and girls play goddesses. Sweden also divides Children's Day into smaller parts. August 7th every year is "Boys' Day", also called "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.

3. Children's Day in Spain is 6543810.5. In fact, this is a religious festival, which is translated from Spanish as "Devil's Day". Legend has it that a long time ago, three kings came to Spain from the East-the Black King, the Yellow King and the White King. These three kings brought happiness and joy to people.

They are also "imperial envoys" who give gifts to children. The picture shows a ski resort in Spain, where three kings descended from the sky. The annual gift-giving time is set at 1.5, so this festival is linked to children. In order to celebrate this festival, floats paraded around Spain on the evening of October 5th and the morning of October 6th, 65438/kloc-0.

On the float, the "Three Kings" sprinkled all kinds of sweets to express their condolences to the children. When the parade arrives at the gate of the municipal government or district government, all children who can sit on the king's lap can get a beautiful gift, and the children who get the gift must also assure the king that they will study hard.

Colombia has designated July 4th as Children's Day every year. On this festival, schools all over the country hold various lively celebrations, and children often wear various masks to play clowns in the street, which is very happy.

Brazil's Children's Day falls on August 15, which happens to be Brazil's National Epidemic Prevention Day. Therefore, on this day, doctors all over the country will treat children and vaccinate children under five years old against polio, which shows that the government is very concerned about children's health. In addition, Brazil's "Notre Dame Day" 65438+ 10/2 is often regarded as Children's Day, and there will be some celebrations all over the country.

6. India regards the birthday of the first Prime Minister after independence, Zhuang Yalu, as Children's Day. 165438+ 10/4. On this special day, Indian children will have dances and music performances with strong ethnic flavor, and the government will also organize some celebrations.

7. Most Islamic countries have designated14th day after Ramadan as "Candy Festival", which is also the happiest Children's Day for children. The "Candy Festival" usually lasts for three days, and children go to nearby households in small groups to ask for candy. According to local folklore, adults can't refuse children's requests, so children can always come home full of food and joy on this day.