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On the first day of summer in many countries is the International Children's Day (International Children's Day).
International Children's Day - one of the oldest international holidays. The decision to hold it was taken in 1925 at the World Conference on Child Welfare, in Geneva. History does, why is a children's holiday, it was decided to celebrate it on 1 June.
According to one version, in 1925, Consul General of China in San Francisco gathered a group of Chinese children orphaned and made them a celebration of the Duan-y Jie (Dragon Boat Festival), the date of which just came on 1 June. By happy coincidence, the day coincided with the timing of "child" Conference in Geneva.
At the International Children's Day is a flag. On a green background, which symbolizes growth, harmony, freshness and fertility, the Earth around the mark posted stylized figures - red, yellow, blue, white and black. These human figures symbolize the diversity and tolerance. The sign of the Earth, located in the center - a symbol of our common home.

It is interesting that this feast was actively supported in countries that have chosen the socialist path of development.
Thus, in the era of the Sovestskogo Union on June 1 in school begins summer holidays. International Children's Day marked by speeches and discussions on the Rights and Welfare of Children, held screenings of new children's feature films and television programs, organized sports for children are often invited to participate and parents.
Recall that the Children's Day in Kiev celebrating June 5.
Adapted from: calend.ru