What holidays in November in Russia. State and church holidays in November

Our nation is famous for its ability to celebrate well. Sometimes we do not even need an excuse for fun and entertainment. However, there are enough outstanding days in the calendar almost in any month of the year. Some of them are known to everyone, others are so narrowly professional or involve such a small group of people that only the initiators themselves know about them. Let's, for example, find out what holidays are in November. In Russia, our fellow citizens celebrate many celebrations.

Classification

The very first thing that needs to be done to find the answer to this question is to create a small classification. To begin with, we'll find out what holidays are in general. They can be divided into spheres of influence into the following categories:

- holidays are secular;

- Holidays church.

Both of them are quite popular among the population, as well as their fans and opponents. So, what are the holidays in November? In Russia today there are many. We will begin, perhaps, with church dates. They in general in our country belong to the Orthodox faith, which is considered the main thing for our state.

What are the church holidays in November ?

We begin to list them from the very beginning - from the first day of this month. On this day, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Wonderworker John of Kronstadt.

Therefore, if you have friends Ivans, born in November of the first number - it's time to congratulate them with the name-day. And besides, the same day in 2013 was Dmitrievskaya Saturday - the day of commemoration of the dead. This holiday is so-called "floating", and each year can change its date. Usually all believers in Russia visit the graves of their relatives, and also put candles in the temples for the repose of their souls. The second and third number are not marked by any great events, but here Artemas and Pavly can receive their congratulations boldly - at this time the days of the name-day of the corresponding church figures are passing.

Religious holiday

Many believing people will easily tell you which holiday is the 4th of November. After all, this day is honored Kazan Icon of the Mother of God. This is one of the most venerated images of the Virgin in Orthodoxy, because it is considered a miraculous, and it dates back to the sixteenth century. There are also other honoring of icons for November. So, two days after Kazan the next holiday of the icon with the poetic name "Joy of All Who Sorrow" takes place, and on November 12 - the day of Ozernyanskaya Mother of God. In general, the veneration of the images of Mary this month is almost every week, if not more often. This is the commemoration of icons "Merciful", "Skoroposlushnitsa", "Vzygranie".

We continue to discuss what holidays in November. In Russia, on November 21, there is a celebration of the Cathedral of the Archangel Michael and other Celestial Bodies of Immortality. This holiday was established at the beginning of the IV century at the Local Laodicean Cathedral.

Also, one can not help but remember that there is a Christmas post on the nose. And its beginning is at the end of the penultimate month of the year. So, in 2013 this holiday fell on the 28th.

Public

Church holidays were mostly laid down centuries ago, because their formation was at the same time as the history of the Orthodox religion. Because of the almost 70-year forced abandonment of the institution of the church in the period after the revolution and before perestroika, many of them were forgotten, and only now they are beginning to gain popularity among the population of Russia. And at that time of history the most famous autumn holiday was November 7 - the day when the Great October Revolution took place . Despite the fact that according to the old style this date fell on the 25th of October, it was celebrated with parades and rallies in November. But this holiday is already in the distant past, and new generations know little about it. And what are the secular celebrations in November?

In Russia, such celebrations are also many, so we can classify them. So, the state holidays are separately singled out - approved by the government of the country. They can be considered as non-working days, or simply as dates in the calendar, but their distinctive feature is legitimacy, confirmed by the decree of the President of the Russian Federation. And quite another thing - national holidays, sometimes even international, entered the hearts of ordinary citizens of Russia.

Day of National Unity

Let's begin the transfer after all from the first category of secular events. In November, the state holidays of the Russian Federation are as follows.

Day of national unity. It is celebrated on November 4. What holiday have we already mentioned on this day? Of course, the commemoration of the icon of Kazan Mother of God. And for good reason these dates coincide. When the government of the country was presented with the choice of the day for a national holiday, it was this image of the Mother of God that state men remembered, and therefore they decided that it would be ideal for uniting all the inhabitants of the country.

Day of Accord and Reconciliation

Do not remain without attention and a cult for our ancestors date November 7. "What holiday came to replace the birthday of the revolution?" - you ask. This time this date does not separate people, but unites them. Now this is the Day of Accord and Reconciliation. He, according to the leadership of the country, is called upon to unite and make each other understand different strata of the population.

Separately worth noting the memorable dates of November. This month, celebrate their holidays, such Russian troops as artillery and troops of chemical, radiation and biological protection. If suddenly among your acquaintances there are employees in the ranks of the army people, perhaps you will have a good reason to congratulate them on a professional day.

Professional

Well, and among people of other specialties what holidays are celebrated in November? As it turned out, there are too many of them. Some of them have state status, and some are simply folk. In particular, all those who chose the profession of a manager, as well as bailiffs of Russia, consider the first day as their day. But on November 5 - a real holiday of our national "Stirlitz" - Day of the military intelligence officer.

On the 10th - the Day of Militia. It is a celebration of courageous people, who are not so few among the population of the country. But on the 14th and 22nd days, representatives of such rare specialties as sociologists and psychologists mark their professional days.

November 15 - All-Russian conscript's day. We began to celebrate it in 1922.
The next day, that is, the 16th day, the All-Russian Designer Day. It was first celebrated in 2005. This celebration appeared to mark the importance of such an important profession as the designer.

November 17 - Day of the district police. This day since 1923 is the date of the beginning of the formation of district militia commissioners in the internal affairs bodies.

What other holidays in November? In Russia, the 19th day marks the Day of Missile Troops and Artillery. This holiday has appeared according to the Decree of the President of Russia from May, 30th, 2006. In peacetime, these troops are on guard of order, but when necessary, they are used to conquer and retain fire superiority over the enemy, to cover open flanks and joints, etc.

Also in this day workers in the glass industry are celebrated in Russia. Celebrate this celebration began in 2000 on November 19, the birthday of the scientist MV Lomonosov, who was the creator of the chemical production of glass and porcelain.

If you or your relatives are related to the tax service, November and for you has a separate holiday. On the 21st, the day of the employee of the tax authorities of the Russian Federation is celebrated.

Mothers Day

But, perhaps, the most important for each person living in our country, a holiday is a "floating" date, as the last Sunday of the month.

It is on this day off that you must congratulate the people closest to us - it's Mother's Day. And, perhaps, this is the most nationwide of all the November holidays.

Conclusion

As you can see, the penultimate month of the year is rich in various solemn events. It will find a reason for joy for almost every citizen of the Russian Federation, whether Orthodox or agnostic, old or young, male or female. And, most importantly, not only this month can boast of such "regalia". In fact, almost every day of the year you can find a reason to rejoice, congratulate relatives and friends, and also arrange pleasant surprises and unexpected gifts.

After all, even if you do not know what kind of holiday it is today, you can always say that it is today and only today - the Day of the Good Man, that is, us with you.