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Happy Women's Day

Thursday, March 08, 2007

Today in Russia (and many other former soviet countries) there is a celebration called International Women's Day. This celebration is always held on 8 March and is one of the official marks of Spring's arrival.

It is sort of a combination of Mother's Day and Valentine's Day rolled into one. Girls are included in the celebration as well.

We were in Russia last year on this day and we took beautiful cakes and chocolates to the women at V's baby home and D's former baby home in celebration of the day. The day is celebrated by the giving of flowers and much dancing and eating of sweets. Our regional representative's husband (with a little help from her ;o) treated us to a special tea on this day last year. We had delicious hot tea, smoked salmon, sausages, cheese, delicious bread and divine Russian chocolates.

That night at the hotel dining room, while we were eating dinner, we witnessed the important role that dancing plays in this holiday's celebration. All the ladies in the room formed a big circle and danced the night away. They encouraged D to join the circle, but she was too shy.

I have found this website which explains the holiday in more detail. It is also a very informative website altogether covering many different aspects of life in Russia.

So, all of you Mommies ( **and Mommies-to-be )of Russian born children, let's celebrate! Bring on the chocolates and dancing. I've already got some beautiful flowers from a special friend!

**edited to say: I didn't intend to leave out the mommies-to-be!

Written at 9:34 AM by Suz.

2 comments

2 Comments:

Deb said...

Happy Women's Day! What a treat to have seen that dance.
Now I'm going to eat some chocolate in celebration of being a Russian PAP.

10:04 AM

Alida Sharp said...

during our two years living in Russia, Women's Day has become my favorite holiday. I love the way people go all out to make the Women in the lives feel special!

2:29 PM