International Men's Day. In November, men celebrate two holidays at once. Congratulations in verse
International Men's Day is a global holiday dedicated to men.
In Russia in 2019, International Men's Day is celebrated on November 19 and is being held at an unofficial level for the 21st time.
The goals of the holiday are to recognize the important role of the stronger sex in the family and society, as well as to attract public attention to gender discrimination and the problem of gender inequality.
On this day, seminars, round tables, peaceful demonstrations, and thematic programs on radio and television are held.
history of the holiday
There has been talk for a long time about the need for a special date for men. In the 1960s, it was proposed to take February 23 as a basis. However, such attempts did not gain widespread support among the world community. The active work of Professor Oaster, who directed the Center for Men's Studies at the University of Missouri-Kansas, moved the matter forward. In February 1990, the first ceremonial events were held in the United States. The tradition of celebration was adopted by Malta. Thanks to the Malta Men's Rights Association, it continued until 2009, after which the celebration was moved to November, following other states.
International Men's Day was first celebrated on November 19 in Trinidad and Tobago in 1999. The initiator of the celebrations was Dr. Jerome Teeluksingh from the University of the West Indies. He chose his father's birthday as the date of the holiday. By personal example, he confirmed his gratitude and personal respect for his father’s authority in the family and society.
Holiday traditions
International Men's Day events vary in form and content from country to country. Each state itself determines the scale and focus of the holiday. Seminars, round tables, and peaceful demonstrations are being held in many countries. Thematic programs are broadcast on radio and television.
Daily task
Inform your friends about this event and congratulate the men around you on the holiday.
- Men have one speech center responsible for speech, while women have two. Therefore, according to statistics, they pronounce half as many words as women.
- According to research, men sense danger less intuitively. This is due to decreased levels of the hormones estradiol, progesterone and cortisol.
- Men are half as likely to suffer from depression as women. However, they have twice the risk of developing schizophrenia.
- According to research, men gossip more than women.
More often, such conversations take place in the company of female colleagues, partners and friends. - Guys who want to impress the opposite sex most often hold their thumbs on the belt of their trousers.
- Due to the presence of only one X chromosome, men are more likely to suffer from chronic hereditary diseases and complications. Also an X-linked recessive trait is hair loss, which men inherit from their mother.
Toasts
“Congratulations on International Men’s Day and I want to wish you strength, intelligence, tolerance, courage, bravery, honor, confidence, pride, courage and heroism. Remain a real man in any situation, come out of any fight as a winner, regardless of the influence of various factors. Good men's health and happiness."
“Our dear beloved men! You are protectors, providers, you are our wall, behind which we can hide from everything that could threaten our happiness. Therefore, I would like to wish you more vital energy, good luck, success, growth, both personal and career. Always be the one who can always protect. Happy holiday!
“I congratulate you from the bottom of my heart on International Men’s Day! I wish you great happiness. Easy, not burdensome, joyful success that would accompany all your deeds. I wish you to achieve everything your soul strives for. May all your hopes and desires come true."
Present
Men's Accessories. A leather belt for trousers, a tie, cufflinks, and a wallet will be an excellent present for a man. This accessory will perfectly complement your look and highlight your style.
Nesser for travel. A man who often goes on business trips or travels will appreciate a convenient and functional travel bag, which will allow him to keep the necessary grooming supplies at hand.
Set of tools. A set of tools for working around the house, in the garage or in the garden will be an excellent gift for a man, which will allow him to do household work on his own.
Sport equipment. Balls, snowboards, skis, tennis rackets, and a home exercise machine will be a good gift idea for a lover of sports and active entertainment.
Competitions
Male endurance
To conduct the competition, it is necessary to prepare lemons, the number of which will correspond to the number of participants. The contestants' task is to eat citrus fruits and not make a face. The one who demonstrates the greatest endurance wins.
Magnet Man
To conduct the competition, the presenter should prepare cards with letters of the alphabet. On command, participants attach cards with letters to those parts of the body that begin on them. The winner is the one who manages to place and hold as many cards as possible.
Military ranks
Inventory for the competition - two sets of cards with military ranks from private to marshal. Two teams with the same number of participants take part. They receive sets and, at the command of the leader, must arrange the ranks in ascending order. The team that completes the task faster wins.
This holiday in other countries
International Men's Day is a holiday that takes place in many countries around the world, including Ukraine and Belarus.
The initiator of today's International Men's Day was Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh. Every year on November 19, the world celebrates International Men's Day. It was first celebrated in 1999 by residents of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, an island state in the southern Caribbean, consisting of two large islands. Subsequently, this holiday found support in other countries of the Caribbean, Australia, North America, Asia, Europe and the United Nations.
The idea of holding such a holiday sounded back in the 1960s, when proposals appeared to celebrate International Men's Day on February 23, similar to International Women's Day, celebrated on March 8. However, for 30 long years things did not go further than proposals. Only in the early 1990s, on the initiative of Professor Thomas Oaster, who directed the Center for Men's Studies at the University of Missouri-Kansas, minor events were held in the United States in February.
True, the only country that supported the initiatives of Professor Oaster was Malta. With the support of the Malta Men's Rights Association, this holiday was celebrated in Malta every February until 2009. Then Malta - following other countries - moved the celebration to November.
The initiator of today's International Men's Day was Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh from the University of the West Indies. He proposed establishing a holiday that would emphasize the positive role of men in the family and society. Dr. Teeluksingh chose November 19 as the date for it - the birthday of his own father, who, according to him, was an excellent example to follow.
The purpose of International Men's Day is to draw attention to gender discrimination against men in determining the importance of their role in the family and raising children. Also, the organizers of the holiday focus on preserving the health of boys and men, on their social, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being.
On this day, various seminars, events in schools, radio and television programs, peaceful demonstrations and processions, round tables, as well as art displays dedicated to the role of men in society are held all over the world. The order in which this day is celebrated is not mandatory, nor is its theme. Despite the fact that every year all countries are offered one main theme for the celebration (for example, “Men’s Health”, “Healing and Forgiveness”, “The Positive Role of Men” and others), each state and each city has the right to choose a more relevant theme for itself .
By the way, this holiday should not be confused with World Men’s Day, which appeared on the initiative of the first and last president of the USSR Mikhail Gorbachev and is celebrated on the first Saturday of November.
There is an International Women's Day on the calendar, but there is no International Men's Day - a mess, they decided in 1999 in the Caribbean state of Trinidad and Tobago. It was in this country that almost two decades ago Men's Day (November 19) appeared, which is now celebrated in more than 60 countries around the world. Several years ago, the Russian Federation decided to join the celebration.
Why exactly November 19 became the official date for this holiday? The fact is that on this day the father of the main ideologist of the celebration of men's day, Dr. Jerome Teeluksingh from the University of the West Indies, was born.
Previously, attempts were made around the world to introduce International Men's Day into the calendar. So, in the 60s of the last century it was proposed to make February 23 such a date, but not in all countries this date eventually took root. In particular, many associated this date with the celebration of the Day of the Soviet Army and Navy in the USSR. The Western world could not afford such an association. But the birthday of the father of a scientist from Trinidad and Tobago is a completely different matter...
Nine years ago, the holiday (if this term is appropriate to use in this case) had a kind of declaration. This is a set of principles that, as stated by the authors, are designed to draw attention to the problems of the male population of the planet.
Other points include the following:
Focusing on men's health in a variety of areas including emotional, physical and spiritual. Protecting men from discrimination in social services, relationships and law. Ensuring improved relationships between different genders. Assessing the positive influence of men in society, the state, marriage and the education of younger generations.
Each year, a new theme is chosen to be promoted through various events during International Men's Day. These events include scientific and practical conferences, seminars, and round tables. Sometimes it comes to heated discussions between representatives of different sexes.
It is noteworthy that in a number of countries they have completely refused to include International Men's Day in the calendar of special dates. The reason is pressure from certain communities, which suddenly declared that the very fact of having a men’s day on the calendar “infringes on women’s rights.” In addition, problems were announced in the “among sexual minorities,” where recently there has been a tendency for the linguistic emergence of the so-called “middle sex.” We are talking about an actual taboo on the use of the terms “man” and “woman”, “father” and “mother”. This is allegedly a violation of the rights of those who consider themselves to be minorities. As you know, even schools in a number of Western countries have decided to use textbooks where, instead of such traditional concepts as “father” and “mother,” the concepts “parent one” and “parent two” are used.
In Russia, few people know about the existence of International Men's Day, as sociological studies show. Defender of the Fatherland Day on February 23 is strongly associated with Men's Day, although, quite obviously, not only men are defenders of the Fatherland. However, since Soviet times, it was February 23 that for most compatriots represents the main men's day of the year. This is a more traditional phenomenon for our country, which it would be strange not to recognize, despite the changed name of the red date.
Holidays are constant companions of people's life. Holidays for us are an opportunity to bring joy to loved ones! And of course, a holiday is not a calendar concept, it happens where it is felt, where it is expected. A lot has changed in our lives in recent years, but people's craving for holidays remains an important phenomenon for any person.
A real man is wisdom, courage, mercy, a storehouse of patience and willpower, whose words never diverge from deeds, to whom you can entrust your whole life and not be afraid of betrayal.
Every year on March 8, women of all ages are celebrated around the world. International Women's Day, on the initiative of Clara Zetkin, the leader of the women's group of the Social Democratic Party of Germany, has taken root in different countries so much that we can no longer imagine our existence without it. It turns out that men have a similar holiday, only few people know about it: on November 19, every male representative can be congratulated on International Men's Day.
History of the holiday International Men's Day
International Men's Day is relatively young, if not young. The first to celebrate the significant date were the residents of Trinidad and Tobago. This island state is located in the southern waters of the Caribbean Sea, and is called so by the name of two large land areas that, in fact, make up the country. I wonder what The idea of creating International Men's Day belonged to Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh, who worked at the University of the West Indies.
The enthusiastic initiator explained his intention to please the gentlemen of the planet with a simple desire to restore justice. In his opinion, once a year men should have the opportunity to become heroes of the occasion, just like women, regardless of age and occupation. Jerome Teeluksingh noted that the existing Father's Day focuses exclusively on representatives of the stronger sex who have already managed to have children, and does not take into account the interests of its other categories. The doctor also suggested the date for International Men's Day: on November 19, his father celebrates his birthday. In addition, the local football team on this day acquired a level of unity, the task of which was to suppress all kinds of disagreements on religious, ethnic, and gender grounds. Subsequently, the idea of celebrating a specific date was picked up in other countries of the Caribbean, as well as in the countries of Asia, Europe, North America, and Australia. Today, International Men's Day is celebrated in Norway, Great Britain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Uzbekistan, Singapore, Zimbabwe, of course, Russia and other territories. He received support from the UN and UNESCO.
An interesting fact: the need to create International Men's Day was discussed back in the 60s. last century. Then many people had the idea to make a holiday for gentlemen on February 23 - Defenders of the Fatherland Day, celebrated in the USSR, in particular. The proposal already seems to have met with public approval. Thus, in the USA, in the early 90s, several events were held at the instigation of Thomas Oaspere, head of the Center for Men's Studies in Missouri-Kansas. After 4 years, a new date was even celebrated, but after a year everything died down. Countries one after another refused to celebrate International Men's Day. Only Malta remained faithful to this tradition until 2009, and from that moment began to celebrate this date together with everyone - November 19.
Goals and features of the holiday
The holiday established in honor of the stronger sex of the whole world - International Men's Day - is primarily intended to draw public attention to the existence of problems of gender discrimination against gentlemen in the family regarding their role in raising children and relationships with their spouses. This is the main, but not the only goal of the events held on November 19th. Others include:
- encouraging male significance in various spheres of life, regardless of social status or type of activity;
- assessment of the positive, productive contribution of men to the development and support at the proper level of the family, community and society as a whole;
- focusing on men's health - psychological, physical and emotional, as well as the need for its preservation and restoration;
- creating certain conditions conducive to gentlemen discovering their potential;
- improving intergender social relations and ensuring equality of rights.
International Men's Day is celebrated like any other social celebration: they organize street processions, concerts, organize seminars, round tables, and thematic exhibitions. Schools and higher educational institutions hold specific events, classroom and supervisory hours. The significant date is annually focused on a specific slogan, for example, “The positive role of men”, “Men’s health”.
Do not confuse International Men's Day and World Men's Day - these are completely different holidays. The second was proclaimed thanks to the efforts of Mikhail Gorbachev and falls on the first Saturday in November.
Types of gentlemen
“All men are the same,” sigh many representatives of the fair sex, meaning the inconstancy, frivolity, and irresponsibility of the stronger half of humanity at the present time. And indeed, today's gentlemen treat ladies completely differently than they did some 30-50 years ago. Men are spoiled by the era of financial priorities, their own parents and the ladies themselves, who endlessly show initiative. Thus, at the moment, a number of male psychotypes are distinguished.
- Henpecked - he is characterized by such character traits as modesty, courtesy, humility, and some shyness. Everything would be fine, but there is not a drop of initiative in the henpecked person. So a woman in a relationship with such a gentleman will have to manage her husband, with all the consequences...
- Conservative - this type is focused on pure house building: a man dominates the family and the life of a woman, for whom there should be no one except her husband, children and home life. Here it’s the other way around: the lady will have to obey.
- A bad guy - he attracts women like honey flies, despite his tough temper, terrible selfishness, lack of good manners, the presence of obscene expressions in his vocabulary, even assault. It is impossible to stay with him for a long time; this specimen is not suitable for starting a family.
- Casanova's main features: he showers compliments left and right, flirts with a bunch of ladies at the same time, knows how to court and drive women crazy. You should not count on marriage with such a person - it is better to regard a relationship with him as a pleasant and useful experience.
- A family man is the most suitable type of man to start a family. He is characterized by decency and loyalty. The family man has ordinary hobbies such as fishing and football. Don’t set yourself up for a close spiritual connection with him. But he will not allow himself rudeness or beatings.
As a rule, pure psychotypes are extremely rare in life. Each man is individual, he has features of different existing categories. Congratulate the representatives of the stronger sex on November 19, Happy International Men's Day! Wish them happiness and real masculine qualities!
Holidays are constant companions of people's life. Holidays for us are an opportunity to bring joy to loved ones! And of course, a holiday is not a calendar concept, it happens where it is felt, where it is expected. A lot has changed in our lives in recent years, but people's craving for holidays remains an important phenomenon for any person.
A real man is wisdom, courage, mercy, a storehouse of patience and willpower, whose words never diverge from deeds, to whom you can entrust your whole life and not be afraid of betrayal.
Every year on March 8, women of all ages are celebrated around the world. International Women's Day, on the initiative of Clara Zetkin, the leader of the women's group of the Social Democratic Party of Germany, has taken root in different countries so much that we can no longer imagine our existence without it. It turns out that men have a similar holiday, only few people know about it: on November 19, every male representative can be congratulated on International Men's Day.
History of the holiday International Men's Day
International Men's Day is relatively young, if not young. The first to celebrate the significant date were the residents of Trinidad and Tobago. This island state is located in the southern waters of the Caribbean Sea, and is called so by the name of two large land areas that, in fact, make up the country. I wonder what The idea of creating International Men's Day belonged to Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh, who worked at the University of the West Indies.
The enthusiastic initiator explained his intention to please the gentlemen of the planet with a simple desire to restore justice. In his opinion, once a year men should have the opportunity to become heroes of the occasion, just like women, regardless of age and occupation. Jerome Teeluksingh noted that the existing Father's Day focuses exclusively on representatives of the stronger sex who have already managed to have children, and does not take into account the interests of its other categories. The doctor also suggested the date for International Men's Day: on November 19, his father celebrates his birthday. In addition, the local football team on this day acquired a level of unity, the task of which was to suppress all kinds of disagreements on religious, ethnic, and gender grounds. Subsequently, the idea of celebrating a specific date was picked up in other countries of the Caribbean, as well as in the countries of Asia, Europe, North America, and Australia. Today, International Men's Day is celebrated in Norway, Great Britain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Uzbekistan, Singapore, Zimbabwe, of course, Russia and other territories. He received support from the UN and UNESCO.
An interesting fact: the need to create International Men's Day was discussed back in the 60s. last century. Then many people had the idea to make a holiday for gentlemen on February 23 - Defenders of the Fatherland Day, celebrated in the USSR, in particular. The proposal already seems to have met with public approval. Thus, in the USA, in the early 90s, several events were held at the instigation of Thomas Oaspere, head of the Center for Men's Studies in Missouri-Kansas. After 4 years, a new date was even celebrated, but after a year everything died down. Countries one after another refused to celebrate International Men's Day. Only Malta remained faithful to this tradition until 2009, and from that moment began to celebrate this date together with everyone - November 19.
Goals and features of the holiday
The holiday established in honor of the stronger sex of the whole world - International Men's Day - is primarily intended to draw public attention to the existence of problems of gender discrimination against gentlemen in the family regarding their role in raising children and relationships with their spouses. This is the main, but not the only goal of the events held on November 19th. Others include:
- encouraging male significance in various spheres of life, regardless of social status or type of activity;
- assessment of the positive, productive contribution of men to the development and support at the proper level of the family, community and society as a whole;
- focusing on men's health - psychological, physical and emotional, as well as the need for its preservation and restoration;
- creating certain conditions conducive to gentlemen discovering their potential;
- improving intergender social relations and ensuring equality of rights.
International Men's Day is celebrated like any other social celebration: they organize street processions, concerts, organize seminars, round tables, and thematic exhibitions. Schools and higher educational institutions hold specific events, classroom and supervisory hours. The significant date is annually focused on a specific slogan, for example, “The positive role of men”, “Men’s health”.
Do not confuse International Men's Day and World Men's Day - these are completely different holidays. The second was proclaimed thanks to the efforts of Mikhail Gorbachev and falls on the first Saturday in November.
Types of gentlemen
“All men are the same,” sigh many representatives of the fair sex, meaning the inconstancy, frivolity, and irresponsibility of the stronger half of humanity at the present time. And indeed, today's gentlemen treat ladies completely differently than they did some 30-50 years ago. Men are spoiled by the era of financial priorities, their own parents and the ladies themselves, who endlessly show initiative. Thus, at the moment, a number of male psychotypes are distinguished.
- Henpecked - he is characterized by such character traits as modesty, courtesy, humility, and some shyness. Everything would be fine, but there is not a drop of initiative in the henpecked person. So a woman in a relationship with such a gentleman will have to manage her husband, with all the consequences...
- Conservative - this type is focused on pure house building: a man dominates the family and the life of a woman, for whom there should be no one except her husband, children and home life. Here it’s the other way around: the lady will have to obey.
- A bad guy - he attracts women like honey flies, despite his tough temper, terrible selfishness, lack of good manners, the presence of obscene expressions in his vocabulary, even assault. It is impossible to stay with him for a long time; this specimen is not suitable for starting a family.
- Casanova's main features: he showers compliments left and right, flirts with a bunch of ladies at the same time, knows how to court and drive women crazy. You should not count on marriage with such a person - it is better to regard a relationship with him as a pleasant and useful experience.
- A family man is the most suitable type of man to start a family. He is characterized by decency and loyalty. The family man has ordinary hobbies such as fishing and football. Don’t set yourself up for a close spiritual connection with him. But he will not allow himself rudeness or beatings.
As a rule, pure psychotypes are extremely rare in life. Each man is individual, he has features of different existing categories. Congratulate the representatives of the stronger sex on November 19, Happy International Men's Day! Wish them happiness and real masculine qualities!
