International Women"s Day. What does it really mean?
An International Women Day has been celebrated for about 100 years. And historically, it was a part of communist ideology. From the early beginning, it was devoted to women rights and independence conformation. It is known that Russian women in general couldn"t have high education, take part in political life and hold high posts in most organization at that time. Therefore, in a certain sense, "The 8th of March" was the Day, which reminded of women"s ambitions.
At present, when the 70-year communist period ended, we just have traditional holiday, which gives opportunity for men to congratulate and to thank the beautiful half of mankind for their existence, beauty, love, kindness and all essential things that they always do.
Usually men congratulate their mothers, wives, daughters, sisters and colleagues giving them presents and bunches of flowers. Obviously, different men show their appreciation to women in various ways: some of them can serve a breakfast to bed for their beloved, take her to a restaurant or the theatre, others tried to do all housework on this day for them, etc. The main thing for men is to give an understanding to women around them how important they are.
From my point of view, "The 8th of March" will never be out of date "cause even though of the celebration had lost its original meaning, this Holyday is really the day of beauty and all the best things which women give to humanity, the day when we feel that spring is starting.