Saint Valentine

It is a traditional festival that was adopted by the Catholic Church as the feast of Saint Valentine, the protector of lovers. The festival is celebrated on February 14, Saint Valentine's Day. In some countries, the day is known as Lovers' Day, and in others as Love and Friendship Day.

Carnival

A festival that has been celebrated by thousands for centuries. The Greeks held numerous festivals in honor of the god of wine. The Romans also dedicated this festival to Bacchus, the god of wine. During Saturnalia, it was customary for soldiers and gentlemen to exchange their clothes for a day and become intoxicated for 24 hours. The Roman Catholic Church later set this day as Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the 40-day Lent according to the Christian calendar. The Portuguese holiday is called "Entrudo" and appears to be the origin of Carnival in Rio. The first Carnival in Rio took place as early as 1840. Participants danced polkas and waltzes. The traditional samba, which is now the flagship of Carnival, only became part of Carnival in 1917.

Mother's Day

Mothers have been remembered for centuries. This began with the veneration of mythological mothers who exist in many cultures. The first holidays to commemorate mothers emerged. Over time, and for reasons unknown today, a special holiday was established for the most important women in our lives. Perhaps it was because children were increasingly moving farther away from home to study or work, or to commemorate those who died in war. A holiday that honors family values ​​and is a good opportunity to spend time together.

Father's Day

This holiday is celebrated on March 19, Saint Joseph's Day, in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Honduras, Equatorial Guinea, Liechtenstein, Macau, Andorra, and Bolivia. In most countries, however, it is celebrated on the third Sunday in June, but other dates also exist: in Russia, for example, it is celebrated on February 23, Defender of the Fatherland Day. In Romania, it is the second Sunday in May, and in Australia and New Zealand, the first Sunday in September. In Germany, the day is celebrated 40 days after Easter. The date can vary from city to city, as the holiday actually originated in the United States.

International Women's Day

Also known as International Working Women's Day, this day commemorates women's struggle for equal rights and self-determination in their daily lives. It is celebrated on March 8. In some countries, it is a national holiday.

The first International Women's Day was celebrated on March 19, 1911, in Germany, Austria, Denmark, and Switzerland. Since then, the holiday has spread to many other countries.