How Children's Day is celebrated on the planet: history and traditions

A quarter of the world's population celebrates one holiday on June 1 - Children's Day. According to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, 25% of people in every country live under the age of majority. According to UN rules, they are considered children. However, the problems of generation Z cannot be called childish. Inaccessibility of education, early sexual development, psychological violence in families... On the first day of summer, the need to protect children's interests is raised all over the world, and emerging issues are examined under a magnifying glass.

How is Children's Day celebrated in Russia?

In Russia, as in fifty other countries, Children's Day is celebrated on June 1. Most often, social events in Russia are timed to coincide with the holiday, which never became a red day of the calendar. Activists, volunteers, public figures and those who care about the problems of the younger generation raise money for children with cancer, open playgrounds and playrooms, come with gifts to orphanages... Do you think it's boring? But no!

Sometimes people with ageless souls burst into standard holiday scenarios with fundraising and cutting red ribbons, sometimes in the literal sense of the word. For example, in several regions of Russia, Children's Day is celebrated under the roar of a motor. Bikers come to boarding schools, give gifts to the students, organize concerts for them and introduce them to iron horses. The Samara Gazeta website reports about one of these events.

Also on June 1, anti-abortion rallies are held in many cities across the country. Several years ago, on the eve of the holiday, Patriarch Kirill made an address. The priest called for donations for women who find themselves in difficult life situations. In 2021, we managed to collect about 40 million rubles for those in need. And in 2012, doctors in Kamchatka refused to perform abortions on this day. Now other regions of Russia are also organizing the “Day Without Abortion” campaign.

Flag

This is one of the few holidays that has its own flag. The green canvas depicts a planet on which stand five children of red, blue, white, black and yellow. They all reach out to each other: this symbolizes unity, despite the fact that all people are different.

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History of the holiday: who invented Children's Day?

The child welfare movement gained international significance in the late 1940s. The consequences of the Second World War persistently made themselves felt: millions of people died, the economies of thousands of cities collapsed, crowds of hungry street children appeared on the streets... At this turning point, a session of the International Democratic Federation of Women was held in Paris, where they proposed to establish a new holiday. It was November 1949. They didn’t put the new holiday on hold and in June 1950, Children’s Day was celebrated in 51 countries!

If the session of the women's federation took place in the fall, then why did June 1 become the starting point for the new holiday? Historians say that on the first day of summer in 1925, one of the first international actions took place. The Consul General of the People's Republic of China in the United States organized celebrations for the emigrant orphans on the occasion of the Chinese holiday in honor of the beginning of summer. At the same time, an international conference was held in Geneva, where the problems of the younger generation were discussed. So June 1 became International Children's Day.

International Children's Day flag. Source - mzgazeta.ru.

This is one of the few holidays that has a flag. It depicts figures of 5 children in red, blue, white, black and yellow. They stand around the circumference of the globe and hold hands tightly. The emblem says that people on the planet are different, but at the same time they are united. And the green background of the flag symbolizes growth and development.

In 1959, the United Nations drafted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, which was a non-binding document. Thirty years later, an international document on children's rights appeared.

In 1990, the convention was ratified in the Soviet Union. And in 1998, our country adopted the Federal Law “On Basic Guarantees of the Rights of the Child in the Russian Federation.” In it, the state recognizes childhood as an important stage in personal development and sets the task of preparing children for life within society: in particular, the education of high moral qualities, physical fitness and the development of creative skills.

What should children be protected from?

Every continent and every country has its own threats to the child population. And, of course, the problems of children in Africa and Europe are radically different. What threats exist to the lives and development of children around the world:

• military conflicts;
• lack of clean drinking water and hunger;
• inability to get an education;
• early sexual development;
• bullying at school;
• drug addiction;
• computer addiction (numerous studies indicate that even a seemingly harmless hobby for computer games becomes the cause of unmotivated child cruelty);
• destruction of traditional foundations and patterns of behavior (this problem is relevant in Japan. The penetration of Western habits and patterns of behavior into the culture of Japan causes concern among the indigenous people).

Also, the fragile children's psyche suffers due to scandals in families. Moreover, children themselves often become the target of aggression. Thus, according to the State Automated System “Justice”, in 80% of cases children are harmed by relatives and close people. In half of the cases this happens while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

In such a situation, the importance of social services and dialogue around laws on the decriminalization of domestic violence increases.

Preserving the physical and mental health of children is one of the main issues that educational institutions deal with. According to the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, several tens of millions of preventive examinations are carried out in the country. Over the course of several years, the number of schoolchildren with the first and second health groups has doubled - these are children without serious problems and functional deviations.

Take care and protect your child in any situation! The gentle parental control application “Where are my children” will help ensure the complete safety of your child, even when you are not around. You can download it from the AppStore and GooglePlay stores.

Regional holiday for International Children's Day. Scenario

Scenario for a regional holiday dedicated to International Children's Day.
Hello summer! Explanatory note The first International Children's Day was held on June 1 in 1950. After which, every year on this first summer day a holiday began to be held in honor of the younger generation. Despite the venerable age of this holiday, it can always be considered the youngest, because it is dedicated to the most mischievous, talented young part of the population of planet Earth. Children need to be protected from many misfortunes in life, but this day is dedicated primarily to rest, the right of children to recuperate after school, the right to be cheerful and joyful. It has become a good tradition to celebrate this wonderful holiday every year on Kommunard Square in the city of Krasnoslobodsk. On this day, children took part in a theatrical performance, numerous competitions, and game programs. Not one child was left without attention. At the end of the holiday, all children received sweet prizes from fairy-tale characters. Goal: To create an atmosphere of universal celebration, to bring joy to children from meeting their favorite characters, to provide every child with the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities in games, dances, round dances, and songs.
Dance “Childhood”, performed by the dance group d/s “Smile”.
Presenter: Hello little people!
The holiday is knocking at the gate! He is a cheerful, kind fellow and funny and daring! He loves children very much, he has a lot of ideas. Hurry! Hurry to a wonderful holiday! How do you not know? This holiday is a sage and a prankster! He is the best remedy for all sorrows, And his name is…. CHILDREN'S HOLIDAY!!! And he brought thousands of fun and adventures for our Krasnoslobodsk children. Today is a wonderful holiday - International Children's Day. We congratulate you and wish you smiles, happiness, joy, kindness and beauty. And most importantly, good health and peaceful skies above your head. The song “Good Summer”, performed by Ulyana Pchelintseva.

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Guys, guys in the world today. On the whole planet, children are the masters!
Come on, guys, in spite of the bad weather, Let's embrace the planet with our round dance, Scatter clouds and smoke over it, We won't let anyone offend it! After all, it’s true, friends, it’s good on the planet, When children are the owners of the planet! No wonder, from the songs and dances ringing, Our Earth hopes for childhood. Presenter: Today is a wonderful holiday, the brightest and most joyful. This day is dedicated to you, dear guys! And on holidays it is customary to accept congratulations. Today they came to congratulate you: 1. Nishnyuchkina Svetlana Aleksandrovna, Deputy Head of the Administration for Social Issues of the Krasnoslobodsky Municipal District. 2. Maseev Alexander Nikolaevich, head of the education department of the administration of the Krasnoslobodsky municipal district. Presenter: It’s fun today, we’re happy!
Congratulations on Children's Day! Let our cheerful, ringing laughter ring, ring everywhere! We have a bunch of songs in store, Have fun without interruptions! The song “What color is summer” is performed by Alla Kudasheva, Alina Lyutova, Ulyana Pchelintseva.
Host: Guys, you all live with parents who take care of you.
The poet Mark Schwartz wrote jokingly on behalf of the children about what parents should be like. And Mikhail Konkin will read it. Poem “I don’t understand these adults.”
Presenter: Children's Day is a bright, sunny holiday. It’s not for nothing that it is celebrated on the very first day of summer, on the first day of summer vacation! And this makes my soul so happy that I just can’t wait to jump for joy and dance! And I invite you to dance with the dance group “Inspiration” “Dance of the Olympic Flame”. Goblin: Why is there so much noise? How is today good for you? Why don’t I see any nice cute faces here? Where are Kikimora and Yaga? Why is there so much noise here? Host: What else is this? Where did you come from? Leshy: Have you decided to go on a spree here? Take a walk and relax? But I wasn't invited? I'm the devil. Not anyone! Host: What are you forgetting here? Come on, get out of the party! Goblin: I won’t allow you to have fun!
Hey, help! One two Three! Kikimora appears.
Kikimora: Don’t be angry, brother, I’m not a girl, tea, You’re too quick to rise, You’ll break your neck by accident. This morning I caught a cold in the wind. Rheumatism has broken out, Well, if I die. Goblin: Come on, tie your tongue! And not how I’ll give you and in an instant you’ll fly away to where I don’t know. Host: Why are you starting a fight here? Now we will drive you away from the holiday! Kikimora: Oh, don't! I love holidays so much! There’s something I don’t understand, In my mind: Why are you starting such a mess? - Let's play with the guys and have fun. Leshy: So be it, persuaded. Can I tell the guys some riddles? Kikimora: Do you know? Leshy: What more! Host: Well, make a wish. Goblin: For winter - snow, For the fields - haystacks, For us - a ray of sun, For the castle... Kikimora: The key! Goblin: Grandma, do you see the fist? Who am I messing with, you fool! Don't tell me! - Listen to some more riddles. The most interesting. 1. The dear, kind...... pig (Rooster) crows sleepily 2. Who is gnawing on a pine cone on a branch? Well, of course, this is......bear (Squirrel) Kikimora: Enough of your riddles, let's better play. Do you guys agree? Game "Hello!" - When we meet the dawn, We tell it... (Hello!) - With a smile the sun gives light, Sends us its... (Hello!) - When you meet after many years, You shout to your friends... (Hello!) - And they will smile back at you From kind words... (Hello!) - And you will remember the advice: Give to all your friends... (Hello!) - Let's say everything together in response to each other... (Hello!) Presenter: Near two forest lakes Right next to the path There is a tower - a tower On chicken leg.
Who lives in it? Baba Yaga runs in with a broom in a mortar, screaming and swearing.
Baba Yaga: Where are you going? Where are you going, damned? I told you to stand! You dare disobey me, the mistress? Well, where is it taking you? Completely out of hand. I have no more strength to fight with her! Kikimora: Oh, granny, don’t make noise! The guys will be able to help you! Baba Yaga: Ay, great! Ay, well done! Pleased grandma! I wonder what holiday is it for you today? The New Year has passed, March 8 too, spring is already about to give way to summer. I don’t remember any holiday at this time? A? Tell me guys. Children: Children's Day. Baba Yaga: Yes, what kind of holiday is this?
Can you play on it? I dance and sing, I’m waiting for the kids to visit. I invite all my friends to dance, It will be more fun together! I want to cheer you all up and invite you to a disco. Dance "Sparrow disco".
Baba Yaga: Now let's play.
Game "Steam Locomotive"

A steam locomotive has arrived.
What did he bring with him? He is tired, he is deaf and dumb. He brought a trailer with what? With stompers... (Children stomp.) With firecrackers... (Children clap their hands.) With flashing lights... (Children wink.) With chants... (Children scream.) With hugs... (Children hug.) Presenter: The poem “The doll got sick,” read by Daria Kudashkina.
Game “Confusion”
Leshy: And now, guys, Baba Yaga and I will play with you. Leshy and Baba Yaga become. Boys follow the Leshiy engine, and girls follow Baba Yaga. Then everyone stands in a circle, the music turns on, and everyone starts dancing, when the music ends, two teams must find their hero. Boys - Leshego, girls - Baba Yaga. Host: Place your hands on your belt now.
Gently swing left and right. Now let us wave above ourselves, our hands will flutter with the Dove of Peace. Our planet does not need strife. Children and adults only need Friendship! Friendship! Friendship! Game "How are you living?"
Kikimora: How are you living? - Like this! (thumb forward) How are you walking? - Like this! (walk in place) How are you swimming? - Like this! (imitate swimming) How do you run? - Like this! (running in place) How sad are you? - Like this! (they are sad) Are you naughty? - Like this! (make faces) Are you threatening? - Like this! (they shake their fingers at each other) The game is repeated 3-4 times, each time the pace becomes faster. Presenter: Laundress Dance. Meet the dance group "Victoria". Leshy: Oh, now, I will play with the guys, the game is called “The clock is ticking”
The game “The clock is ticking”

The presenter pronounces the text and shows the movements, the children repeat them.

The clock is ticking, tick-tock, tick-tock, the hands are moving like this... (Arms are crossed in front of you to represent the hands.) The doors open, the Cuckoo appears.
(Hands open to the sides like doors.) Peek-a-boo, peek-a-boo, here I come! Hello, dear friends! (Hands flap on the sides like wings.) I will indicate what time it is, What time it is now. (They bow, spread their arms to the sides like wings.) And then I’ll sleep in the clock again for a whole hour. (The “door” hands close.) The pendulum swings, And the game ends. (Closed hands swing like a pendulum.) Presenter: What a holiday! What a day! Non-adults day! Children's Day! Children are good, Children are cool! Without children, life is not life, This is immediately clear! Baba Yaga: Aren't you tired?
No? Then I suggest we dance. Dance “Four Steps Forward”
Presenter: Poem “Cleaning”, read by Polina Gruzintseva. Presenter: Our song rushes over the huge planet.
May children always sing about happiness and sunshine. The song “Holiday”, performed by Alla Kudasheva, Alina Lyutova.
Host: Now take some crayons and draw and write on the asphalt what you need to be happy. Let your drawings contain: Happiness, sunshine, friendship. Asphalt drawing competition. Host: While the children are drawing, we will continue our concert program. The poem “The milk tooth fell out,” read by Cousin Victoria. The poem “American Miracle”, read by Danilin Igor. The poem “Apple Pie”, read by Diana Basargina. Presenter: So we greeted summer, It is dressed in greenery.
Summer has come to us again, It's very good! The song “Summer”, performed by Angela Kolyadina.
Host: This is where our holiday ends. Goodbye. Until next time.

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When is Children's Day celebrated in other countries?

Each country has its own characteristics of children's day. In Russia, school holidays begin on June 1st. But in Mexico, Children's Day is celebrated on April 30, when the school year is in full swing. Teachers and parents turn a blind eye to the fact that schoolchildren run away from classes on this day. After all, there really is a reason for this!

In Chile, Children's Day is celebrated twice a year - on the first Wednesday in October and on the second Sunday in August.

In Brazil, Children's Day falls on October 12th. It is also interesting that in this country the holiday turns exactly 100 years old in 2021! Yes, Brazilians paid attention to the problems of children back in 1920. The initiator of the holiday was a deputy of the federal assembly. A few years later, in 1924, the date was officially approved.

But in Australia they decided not to waste time on trifles and not limit themselves to one day. A “children’s week” was established in the country. of the Philippines turned out to be even more ambitious in terms of celebration , “giving” a whole month to the children.

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Purpose of celebration

International Children's Day was absolutely necessary at that time. Now this holiday is considered one of the most significant in Russia; not only adults, but also children themselves know about it.

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The purpose of the holiday is to educate everyone about the problems and difficulties that children encounter in their lives. This day reminds us of how important it is to know and respect the rights of every child.

Traditions

On International Children's Day, various events are organized in different cities around the world: exhibitions of children's drawings, performances by creative groups, competitions. Also on this day, sporting events are held, in which children receive prizes and colored balloons for winning. Cartoons are shown in cinemas, and children's songs are played on the radio.

Also on this day, actions are held to support children who find themselves in difficult life situations. Charity events and concerts, the proceeds of which are sent to orphanages and hospitals, have become part of International Children's Day.

For example, children with special needs need support and protection. They suffer from social attacks and the inability to receive a good education. Children with cerebral palsy, autism and other diseases suffer from misunderstanding and lack of acceptance in society, despite the opportunity to study and work. The chance for education and self-realization is also a kind of fight for the rights of the child.

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Also in Russia, the “White Flower” campaign is taking place at the International Children’s Protection Center in St. Petersburg. Its goal is to raise funds for seriously ill children and attract public attention to the problems of oncology in children.