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From labor uprisings to backyard barbecues: the history and traditions of May 1st

... Empire in the late 19th century. The first commemoration of May 1st as a day of solidarity among workers took place in 1890 in Warsaw (then part of the empire), where around 10,000 workers staged a strike. The following year, in May 1891, the first May Day celebration occurred in Saint Petersburg, organized by a clandestine Marxist group (the group of M. Brusnev). Since it was officially prohibited to celebrate Labor Day, revolutionary-minded workers gathered secretly—under the guise of May picnics in ...

Defender of the Fatherland Day: History, Traditions, and Celebrations in Different Countries

... across the country, recognizing both military and civilian men. Belarus – the holiday is known as "Defenders of the Fatherland and Armed Forces Day of the Republic of Belarus" and is celebrated at the state level. Kazakhstan – despite celebrating its own Defender of the Fatherland Day on May 7, February 23 remains a popular unofficial date. Kyrgyzstan – officially recognized as a state holiday. Tajikistan – celebrated at the state level, but without a public holiday status. Transnistria, South Ossetia, Abkhazia – in these unrecognized ...

Thanksgiving in the USA: History, Market Closure, and Global Investor Influence

Thanksgiving Day is one of the most significant national holidays in the United States, celebrated annually on the fourth Thursday of November. In 2024, it falls on November 28. This day not only symbolizes family ... ... commodity exchanges in the USA, such as CME Group, leads to a decrease in activity in oil, gold, and other commodity markets, which may reflect on their prices. Pause in economic news: On the holiday, there are no significant economic publications or corporate ...

Thanksgiving Day in the USA: history of the holiday, market closure and impact on global investors

Thanksgiving Day, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, is one of the most cherished holidays in the United States. In 2024, it falls on ... ... as many investors refrain from active trading in an environment of reduced liquidity. Increased volatility: Reduced liquidity may lead to increased volatility in markets, especially those closely linked to U.S. assets. Impact on commodity markets: The ...

Thanksgiving in the USA: History, Market Closures, and Global Investor Impact

Thanksgiving is one of the most celebrated holidays in the United States, held annually on the fourth Thursday of November. Beyond its cultural and familial significance, this day impacts global financial markets as major U.S. exchanges close, creating ripples felt by investors worldwide. Learn about ... ... implications for global investors: Reduced Trading Activity: With U.S. markets closed, trading volumes on international exchanges may decrease, as many investors pause activities during the holiday. Potential Volatility: Lower liquidity can lead to increased ...