Toy Soldier Day - March 4

Toy Soldiers Day is a holiday for everyone who has toy soldiers, from small to large, from young to old. This is the day to take the soldiers out of the box, drawer or closet where they are hiding, play with them, show them off, compare them with other people's toy soldiers, buy new soldiers to increase the collection and most importantly - fight a toy war.

Kids really like to play with toy soldiers, and today when screens have taken over our lives, they tend to play more with soldiers in computer games rather than physical dolls. If you have children, it's time to get them off the screens and let them play with the soldiers' dolls which are usually made of plastic.

The history of Toy Soldiers Day

The Toy Soldiers Day was created by fans of musician Dr. Steele. Dr. Steele began his career in 1999 in Los Angeles, performing on the street in shows that incorporated puppets in a special style called steampunk.

Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction that presents a world that is technologically based on mechanics and steam engines that also contain elements of fantasy and horror. The steampunk genre depicts an alternative world in which technologies such as digital electronics and the diesel engine have not evolved, and in their place the old technologies based on mechanics and steam engines have thrived. The "punk" component refers to a particular emphasis on the true nature of man driven by low instincts - lust, anger, arrogance, greed and jealousy. The scenery of the steampunk works is usually similar to the British Victorian style or the American Wild West. It consists mainly of cars, locomotives, telephones and other objects that look outdated. In the steampunk style you can find fashion, design, cinema and music.

Dr. Steele began his career in steampunk-style videos and later went on to perform in clubs and released several CDs. Dr. Steele's stage personality was very original - he introduced himself as a mad scientist determined to take over the world and become his emperor, which was also why Need an army of toy soldiers.

The Army of Toy Soldiers consists of four battalions: Toy Soldiers, Nurses, Toy Scouts and Engineers, and is currently led by 2 site managers, based in the United States and the United Kingdom. The Army was created on March 4, 2006, hence the decision to celebrate this date today Toy Soldiers Every Year.

The Army's mission is to advance Dr. Steele's philosophy on transhumanism, freedom of thought, and subjective reality, which he performs by so-called "occasional" invasions of theme parks around the world. When Dr. Steele's toy soldiers invade parks, they are dressed. In full uniforms appropriate to the battalion to which they belong. They are also famous for the charity work they do in military uniforms.

Read more about Dr. Steel and his toy soldiers army

Poster for the recruitment of Dr. Steele's toy soldiers - Source

In 2010 Dr. Steele announced his intention to start working on a new album, called "Toymonger". However, in July 2011, after a long period of silence, he announced that he was retiring from music. He wrote this in a personal letter to the current head of the Toy Army. The military decided to continue as an organization, shifting the focus from advancing Dr. Steele to advancing the philosophy he presented, such as the creative importance of building your own utopian playground.

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March 4 is also Scrapbooking Day

Scrapbooking Day - March 4

Scrapbooking Day is celebrated all over the world on March 4th.

Scrapbooking is an art in which memories are preserved in albums decorated in a variety of creative ways. In the scrapbook albums you can paste anything you want, even dried flowers from your first date, holiday flight tickets, movie tickets, candy wrappers, photos and everything you want to keep to reminisce and decorate everything with everything beautiful in your eyes - ribbons, buttons, wrapping papers And whatever you like.

Scrapbooking can be done for various topics like travel books, recipes, memoirs authoring as of old, letters, pets, favorite artists, exhibitions and more.

On the day of scrapbooking you can meet friends for a hobby, exchange ideas, look at other people's decorated albums, catch up on the latest trends from the world of scrapbooking and stick to memories. There are so many scrapbook enthusiasts in the country and in the world, that there are even clubs and special classes for it.

March 4 is also Toy Soldiers Day

Women's day greeting cards

Happy Women's day! Women's day is a special day dedicated to women all over the world, in every age and culture.

This is the day to congratulate all the women in your life on Happy Women's Day, for a good life of respect and equality, of a fulfilling life without gender boundaries.

Here you will find greeting cards for Women's day you can share with whoever you like on the net and social media. Happy Women's day!

Women's day coloring pages

Happy Women's day! Women's day is a special day dedicated to women all over the world, in every age and culture, a day to say thanks and to encourage them to do whatever they want and to make their dreams come true. 

Choose the coloring page you want to paint, print and paint for your enjoyment. To print the page you would like to color, click on page and then click Ctrl+P.

Wome's day coloring page

Women in sport

Women's day

Princess Nella

Dress in Blue Day - The first Friday in March

Dress in Blue Day was initiated by Anita Mitchell, an American teacher who recovered from stage 4 colon cancer but lost a close friend and her father to the disease.

Mitchell wanted to raise awareness for early detection of life-saving colon cancer. In 2006 she worked with her classmates on an idea for a day of illness recognition. They came up with the idea that instead of the regular uniforms that should be brought to school all year round, on the first Friday of March they could come in blue clothes of their choice, provided they donated one dollar to colon cancer research.

Subsequently, every March became the month of awareness of colon cancer awareness.

The idea of ​​dressing in blue on the first Friday in March to promote disease awareness became national in 2009. Anita introduced the idea to the Colon Cancer Association and they enthusiastically promoted it throughout the United States. A blue star was chosen as a symbol for the memory of people who died of colon cancer.

Early detection of colon cancer significantly increases the chance of recovery.

Colon cancer has no visible symptoms in the first two to three years of development, so it is recommended that anyone over the age of 50, the age at which the risk of the disease increases, do tests to detect the disease, such as a stool test and a routine colonoscopy. People who have symptoms of colon cancer are advised to get tested even if they have not reached the age of 50.

The symptoms of colon cancer are:

A change in bowel habits, such as diarrhea, soft and mucous bowel movements, constipation, a change in the diameter of the bowel which lasts for more than a few days. A feeling of lack of vacancy. Rectal bleeding or blood mixed with feces, the blood can be red or walnut and even prone to black. Abdominal pain. Weakness / anemia due to iron deficiency. Weight loss. These symptoms can also indicate the presence of other diseases, but it is recommended to be tested anyway when they appear.

To prevent the disease one must maintain a healthy lifestyle: avoid smoking and obesity, exercise and eat healthy.

In 2011, Carmen Mark Valvo, an American fashion designer, partnered with the Colon Cancer Committee to promote Blue Dress Day.

How to mark Dress in Blue Day?

First of all, wear blue clothes that everyone usually has in the closet and tell people the cause, to encourage them to read and get to know the disease and go get tested. You can donate to the Association for the War on Cancer, you can donate hair to cancer patients and most importantly, promote awareness of the disease to prevent its tragic consequences.

In the photo: A guy dressed as a blue star during a happening to raise awareness of colon cancer, on the first Friday in March, in the USA (Source)

I Want you to be Happy Day- March 3

March 3 is the day that is the opposite of selfishness, the day when you take care of the happiness of others and try to make them happy, in fact what does it mean to try? Just do!

If you have a friend, relative, neighbor or acquaintance who has been a little unlucky lately, it is today to put a smile on their face and make them happy with help, a kind word or encouragement, a small gift, a delicious dish, a bouquet of flowers or whatever seems to you.

The origin of this day is unknown, apparently initiated by a company that makes greeting cards somewhere. The date was chosen probably because many believe that the number 3 brings joy and luck.

 March 3 is also World Hearing Day and World Wild Life Day

World Hearing Day - March 3

 World Hearing Day is held on March 3 each year to raise awareness of how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and to promote treatment of ear and hearing problems worldwide.

Every year, the World Health Organization decides on a particular topic for this day and develops evidence-based information materials such as brochures, leaflets, posters, infographics and presentations, among others. These materials are shared with government and civil society officials around the world as well as with World Health Organization offices. The World Health Organization is organizing an annual World Hearing Day event at its Geneva headquarters. In recent years, a growing number of member states and other partner agencies have joined World Hearing Day by hosting a variety of activities and events in their countries.

Theme of World Hearing Day this year (2021): Hearing treatments for everyone! Screen, rehabilitation, communication.

Policies of the day for policy makers: The number of people living with hearing loss and ear disease without treatment is unacceptable. Timely action is needed to prevent and treat hearing loss during life. Investing in cost-effective interventions will benefit people with hearing loss and bring financial gains to the company. Governments should work to integrate people-centered ear and hearing care into national health programs for universal health coverage.

International Hearing Day Principles for the General Public: Good hearing and communication are important at all stages of life. Hearing loss (and related ear diseases) can be prevented through preventative measures such as protection against loud sounds, good ear care methods and vaccination. Hearing loss (and related ear diseases) can be treated when it is detected in time and appropriate treatment is received. People at risk of hearing loss should have their hearing checked regularly. People who suffer from hearing loss (or related ear diseases) should seek medical attention.

How to mark International Hearing Day?

The World Health Organization asks everyone to encourage those who need help due to hearing loss to apply for admission. If you know someone who suffers from an untreated hearing loss, encourage them to have a hearing test or ask their doctor for a referral to a clinic that specializes in hearing transplants.

March 3 is also World Wildlife Day and I Want You To Be Happy Day

World Wildlife Day - March 3

The world is full of amazing creatures in every possible way. From birds that fill the sky with thousands of species, colors and shapes, reptiles that live on earth, animals that are on land, whether it is in forests, fields and human settlements to fish that fill the sea in a variety of wonderful shapes and colors. Wild animals are animals that grow freely in the wild, in their natural places, without being cared for and exploited by humans for arduous work, entertainment and eating.

World Wildlife Day is a day designed to remind us of our responsibility for the world in which we live and the other life forms that share the world with us.

The history of World Wildlife Day

On March 3, 1973, the Washington Convention, or Protected Animals, was signed at the United Nations, or in its full name: Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). This treaty was signed by governments committing to nature conservation And its resources and protect endangered species.

This agreement was an agreement under which international trade in wildlife and wild plants does not threaten their very survival and it provides protection to varying degrees to more than 33,000 species of animals and plants.

On December 20, 2013, another step was taken to help spread awareness of the endangered species of animals in the world. The UN has declared that every year World Wildlife Day will be held, each time focusing on a different theme and idea that will help us keep in touch with the changing nature of our world, and the treasures we are about to lose in the animal and plant kingdom if we do not preserve them.

The theme of this year's World Wildlife Day is "Sustaining all life on Earth", encompassing all wild animal and plant species as key components of the world's biodiversity. 

How to Celebrate World Wildlife Day

The best way to celebrate Wildlife Day is to learn about them and spread the message of this important day. The Nature and Parks Authority holds activities on World Wildlife Day such as tours and tutorials, and activities that are suitable for children such as costumes and art workshops. You can go on a safari or a zoo, but there you will probably meet big, sad cats that are caged. No matter how you choose to celebrate Wildlife Day, what is important is that you spread the message that animals are important to our world for many reasons and should be maintained and treated with respect.

March 3 is also "I want you to be happy" day and World Hearing Day