All about the holiday: March 8!

The most significant holiday uniting all the women of the world is considered March 8th. March 8 is a traditional women's day, when more attention is paid to women and all men run to the market or store for flowers. After all, flowers are a symbol of March 8, which must be present at such a significant holiday.

March 8 - also symbolizes the arrival of spring and warmth, which is often compared with women's warmth and beginning. A strong half on such a day, tries to please his woman most of all, giving her time and giving gifts. In this article we will tell you where the March 8 holiday came from, its main traditions, as well as what makeup will be appropriate and what to cook so that “Women's Day” will be remembered for a long time.

History of occurrence

In 1857, in New York, there was a "march of empty pots" arranged by women workers in a textile factory. Women wanted to achieve equality, thereby reducing the working day and raising wages, on a par with men. This procession was held on the day of March 8.

Then the procession did not bear fruit, but the women were heard. And already in 1911, around the world, the celebration of a special “Women's Day” begins, only the date in each country was different. In Germany, "Women's Day" was celebrated on March 12, in France - on March 2, and in other cities - on March 9. And only in 1914, the "women's holiday" began to be celebrated on March 8, as is celebrated to this day.

Traditions

The most important tradition on March 8 - are flowers. It is customary to give flowers to all women in the family, without exception. It can be a sister, mother, grandmother, daughter, niece, wife, girl. Here the most important thing is not the position of the woman, but the fact that she is a woman.

Also, men by tradition should release a woman from household duties, taking them upon themselves. Cleaning, shopping for delicious food, as well as the organization of a festive dinner.

By the way, congratulations to women in the team are also mandatory. After all, they are also women! And the state on such a day arranges a day off, freeing both women from work and men. So men should be thankful to us for this)

Another unchanging tradition on March 8 is sweets.. Everyone knows that women love sweets. So on March 8, cake or pastries is a prerequisite.

Gifts

Of course, men should give gifts to women, which we will talk about below. But also we are women, we want to congratulate our mothers, grandmothers, sisters or daughters, so we also need to know what to give for such a wonderful holiday.

What to give flowers?

Men most often give their women roses or bouquets in which there are assorted different colors. But in fact, on March 8, women need to give tulips. Such flowers symbolize wealth, luxury, as well as abundance.. The most interesting thing is that such flowers are perfect for both young girls and more mature, experienced women.

But women at work decided to give mimosas. Mimosa symbolizes calm and constancy, which fruitfully affects the situation in the office as a whole.

Often you can find bouquets of tulips with mimosa.

But daughters decided to give violets. These gifts can be made by both women and men. Because violet favorably affects the relationship between children and parents.

Grandma, a good gift from her grandchildren would be chrysanthemums as a symbol of happiness and prosperity.

And our beloved mothers, sisters, aunts and friends can give an orchid, which symbolizes happiness and beauty.

Jewelry

In the modern form of the holiday on March 8, for men to manage with one flower will be already not enough. Together with a bouquet, men can give jewelry and not necessarily of gold. It can be silver earrings, rings (not engagement - in the event that of course the man does not want to make a proposal to the girl) pendants, brooches, bracelets, chains.

Perfumery

Perfumery is another popular gift. Perfume is usually presented as a gift. and a popular brand, but it’s a matter of taste. If a man does not know what perfume his woman prefers, he should ask or imperceptibly peep the name on the package in her cosmetic bag.

Stuffed Toys

Soft toys can be given to girls, but not to wives. Such a gift is also perfect for the daughter. By the way, a woman herself can give soft toys to her daughter. Basically, the teddy bear is considered the most popular soft toy on March 8th.

Souvenirs

Souvenirs - These are gifts from woman to woman. Because we also want to please our sister, mother or grandmother, and a wonderful souvenir will be a great gift on such a holiday.

Such souvenirs can be either sweet or just have a few necessary things. For example, a cup, a notebook and a chocolate bar, or in another embodiment, loose tea and a jar of honey.

Postcard

Of course, a postcard is also considered an obligatory gift. It is advisable to sign such a card yourself, adding personally from yourself gentle lines and wishes.

Sweets

Sweets give, as well as just a separate gift, and accompanying presentations to the above options. Especially such surprises will be welcomed at work by female colleagues.

Congratulations on March 8

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Make up on March 8

Makeup for March 8 will depend on the location of the event. After all, depending on where you invite your man to a restaurant, cafe, club or just you decide to sit at home in front of your favorite movie. And already from this you should build on.

To the club

If you decide to visit the club, then feel free to choose a bright make-up. Particularly focusing on the eyes.

Makeup "Smoky eyes" would be a great choice.

In a restaurant

Makeup in a restaurant involves a less vivid make-up than in a club. Your makeup should have one bright detail and it is advisable to focus on the lips. Choose lipsticksuitable in tone to your skin. It can be red shades, burgundy, plum and other bright colors of lipsticks.

At home

The best makeup option at home is is considered light makeup. Such makeup will be appropriate to look at home, for a romantic dinner with your loved one.

With friends

For free girls, the best makeup option for a celebration with friends will be eye makeup with arrows. Such makeup is bright enough, but at the same time it will be appropriate to look in the company of friends in a cafe or at a party.

clothing

The most important aspect of the holiday of March 8, of course, is our view. Indeed, on such a day, we women want to look at their best, drawing even more attention to their unique person.

To the office

To look great at work on the eve of the holiday (or on the holiday of March 8, for those women who do not have a day off on such an important day) it is worth dressing in a special way. A fine option would be to choose a sophisticated trouser suit.

Or fitted dress with flowers.

In a restaurant

The restaurant should be dressed beautifully, but restrained and, in particular, the choice of clothes in such a place should stop at dresses. They can have different lengths, as well as colors, but no weird, intricate prints, or allapy colors.

Heels are also required or sandals high or medium heels.

To the club

In the club you should look perfectly thought out the image to the smallest detail.Short or medium lengths are allowed here. dresses, and here dress to the floorin this place will not be appropriate. Use jewelry with dresses, and also choose shoes on high heels.

With friends

For a friendly pastime, it is worth putting on beautiful, not very open dresses. They can have a different color, decor, and print. Here the main tenderness and conciseness of the outfit.

What to cook?

If you decide to stay with your beloved at home or just celebrate a holiday in your home circle, then your table should not only have delicious dishesbut also symbolic, in honor of March 8.

Mimosa cocktail

Champagne with the addition of orange juice acquires a yellow tint, which is so similar to the symbol of March 8 - mimosa.

Pour 75 ml of orange juice and the same amount of champagne into a champagne glass. You can decorate the cocktail with an orange slice or lemon.

Lilac salad

Very beautiful, tasty and symbolic salad on the day of March 8. You'll need:

• Chicken Fillet - 300 g.
• Fresh mushrooms (any) - 150 g.
• Cheese - 200 g.
• Boiled egg - 4 pcs.
• Garlic -1 clove.
• Mayonnaise - 200 ml.
• Oil -3 tbsp
• Fresh cucumber - 1 pc.

Boil the fillet and cut into small pieces. Cut the mushrooms into slices and fry in oil for 5-7 minutes until tender. Add the onions to the mushrooms, and fry them until the onions are ready. Boil the eggs and separate the whites from the yolks. Grate the protein on a coarse grater and drip beet juice on it, for color. We will decorate the salad with this protein.

Lay out the salad in layers. The first chicken with mixed mayonnaise and grated garlic, the second mushrooms and mayonnaise, cucumber, pour grated cheese on top and cover with a thick layer of mayonnaise. After the mayonnaise, pour the grated yolk into the salad. For decoration with lilac flowers, egg white and tinted protein with beet juice are used.

Cheese Stuffed Cheese

• 5 chicken breasts
• 150 g cheese
• 2 eggs
• Premium flour
• Wheat bread crumbs
• Mayonnaise, salt, pepper and sunflower oil

We take the breast and make an incision in it with the help of a large, kitchen knife.

The cut should not be completely so that the cheese poured into it does not fall out from the back. After, we add grated cheese into the cut. When the breasts are stuffed with cheese, you close the incision with the help of skewers. Skewers must be wooden so that they can withstand the temperature of frying.

Break two eggs and roll the stuffed breast into them. First in the egg, and then in the breadcrumbs. We fry the meat in a skillet over medium heat. When the meat is ready, serve with mayonnaise and herbs.

Tiramisu dessert with mango

What if not a dessert can please a beloved woman, mom, grandmother or just a friend.

You'll need:

Dough:

• 2 pcs. eggs
• 50 g flour
• 80 g sugar

Filling:

• Cream cheese 200 g
• Mango 1-2 pcs.
• Powdered sugar.
• 2 eggs
• Sugar 60 g.
• Grated chocolate 3 tsp.

Dough

Beat separately the yolks from the proteins with sugar (40 g), and beat the proteins separately until foam appears, add sugar (40 g) and beat for a few more minutes. Mix yolks and proteins and add flour. Mix everything well and gently until smooth. Pour the mixture into a greased mold and bake in the oven 200 degrees for 20 minutes.

Cream

Beat the yolks and add cream cheese to them. Beat whites separately and add to the yolks with cheese, mix well. Peel the mango, cut into cubes or beat in a blender with the addition of powdered sugar.

After cutting the biscuit into pieces and alternating layers of cream and the biscuit itself. Leave the dessert for 8-10 hours in the refrigerator, and before serving it, fill it with grated chocolate. As a decoration, you can use any berries, as well as a mint leaf.

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