For many people, their favorite school teacher is one of the most important people in life. They admire him, they listen to him, probably more carefully than their parents, treat them with a sense of reverence, and, of course, congratulate him and honor him in every possible way. So, October 5 - Teacher's Day is a world-famous international official holiday in more than 100 countries (since 1994).
A bit of history
As always, a little from the history of the celebration. Despite the fact that in Russia on October 5 (Teacher’s Day) is celebrated according to the world schedule since 1994, back in 1965 it was approved by the USSR government and was celebrated on the first Sunday in October (then also according to the Decree of the Supreme Council “On holidays and memorials "From 1.10.1980). "Moved" the holiday in accordance with the recommendations of UNESCO, which approved World Teachers 'Day (World Teachers' Day).
As regards the deeper history of the issue, even from ancient times, although it was not officially celebrated at the state level, teachers in many areas were highly respected and respected, and in some cases even influenced the course of historical events and the formation of the worldview of entire generations.
Capitalized teacher
This happened and is happening because this profession is one of the most respected in any society where education and ability to think are valued. Because the teacher is the person who is next to everyone from almost his earliest childhood, helps with advice in adolescence, admonishes on a trip to the adult world in his youth. And today, even in adulthood, many continue their education (or improve their qualifications, or acquire new professions), since in the world of a large volume of incoming information, it is necessary to acquire the necessary knowledge. This applies to all spheres of human activity. Therefore, the holiday of October 5 - Teacher's Day - is respected not only by children, but also by adult students! And a profession with a thousand-year tradition continues to be revered and relevant.
October 5 - Teacher's Day
On the day of the holiday, congratulations, poems, songs in honor of teachers, educators, trainers, mentors of all ranks, people whose professional vocation is teaching others, developing their abilities and talents are traditionally heard. Because a real teacher is not only a profession, but also a vocation. And yet - the mandatory recognition of authority. As confirmation of this - October 5, Teacher's Day, a holiday when students pay tribute to their teachers.
Moreover, it is customary to congratulate not only the teachers themselves, but also any employees of general educational institutions that have anything to do with learning (even teachers of pedagogical universities).
Traditions of congratulations and Self-Government Day
As a rule, a school-wide holiday concert is held on this day. Pupils prepare poems and songs dedicated to teachers on their own, welcoming speeches by the managing staff in the person of the director, the head teacher of the school, and representatives of the higher authorities. Not only active teachers are invited, but also retired teachers, they are presented with flowers and gifts on behalf of students and management.
According to an unspoken tradition, it is customary to hold a Self-Government Day on this holiday, when the teaching process is guided by the self-organization of the students themselves.
Teachers are honored at the state level. They are awarded with government diplomas and souvenirs. And since 1995, the title of Honored Teacher of the Russian Federation has been established, which is awarded to teachers who have made a significant contribution to public and professional education.
