International Men's Day and Fresh Bread Smell Day: what holidays are celebrated in Russia and the world on November 19

In Russia and around the world, on November 19, many important and interesting holidays related to different sectors of society are celebrated. So, on this day, International Men's Day, Fresh Bread Smell Day and World Toilet Day are celebrated.

International Men's Day

November 19 is International Men's Day. The idea of ​​celebrating this day originated in the 1960s with a proposal to celebrate it on February 23 to draw attention to gender discrimination against men and highlight their role in the family. family and raising children. The holiday focuses on men's health and well-being, as well as improving gender relations.

The Day Smells Fresh Bread

Every year on November 19, we celebrate the Smell of Fresh Bread Day. It is believed that this holiday is dedicated to bakers and everyone who is in any way involved in baking this product. In addition, this day also serves to show special respect for bread, which has always been highly valued in Russia. For many years, bread was one of the staples of the diet, and in times of famine it helped to survive.

Special toilet day

Another holiday celebrated on November 19 is World Toilet Day. This celebration, announced in 2001 at a conference in Singapore, was first held in 2002. This day is a reminder that 3.5 billion people do not have access to safe sanitation. 1/3 of the world's schools do not have toilets. 900 million students cannot wash their hands after going to the bathroom, contributing to the spread of disease.