International Family Day is celebrated on May 15th. But its purpose is to remember your family not only on this day, but to give it your attention and care daily. In Russia there is a separate, state, family holiday.
Family Day approved by the UN Assembly. Each year it is dedicated to a specific topic related to families. And the UN Secretary General every year urges people to pay attention to the problems of all mankind, not only each family individually. These are migration, illnesses and invalids, old age, poverty, family relations and many others. In 2012, for example, this day was dedicated to the balance between the work of a person and his family responsibilities, between society and family.
It is no coincidence that they need to change the world from themselves and from what is around. First of all, this is a family. If you treat her as a neighbor's cohabitation, then you won’t be able to reach mutual understanding not only with your family, but, naturally, with the rest of your environment. During family day, all of humanity is being called to account for loved ones. Ultimately, she will become responsible for all life on the planet, because people are part of her. And only responsibility allows a person to fully feel his freedom. This is the natural state of anyone who wants to live in peace and joy every day - to be responsible for their small part of space.
In Russia there is another similar holiday, which is celebrated annually on July 8. It is a day of family, love and fidelity. The date is dedicated to the memory of Saints Peter and Fevronia of Murom, who are revered as faithful and pious spouses, an exemplary family. On this day, people are reminded that parents should equally care for their children, and adult children must help their parents if they are already old and sick. This is even noted in our Constitution.
Family is not a given, attributed to a person until the end of his days. It is fragile and may not survive strife. But a strong family serves as a support. This should be remembered not only on family day, but daily.
