December 14: Monkey Day, World Energy Conservation Day
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Today, December 14, is Monkey Day, an event designed to spread awareness about monkeys and their conservation, as some species are on the verge of extinction. It coincides with World Energy Conservation Day, which aims to raise awareness of global warming and encourage energy conservation.
Today, December 14, many countries around the world celebrate unofficial Monkey Day, UNN reports .
The event was founded by artists Casey Gore and Eric Millikin, to spread knowledge about animals and show them care and love.
Monkeys are found in the tropics and subtropics of Africa, South Asia and South America, southern North America.
Today, there are about 260 species of monkeys in the world. Some of them are on the verge of extinction.
Today you can also join the celebration of World Energy Conservation Day.
The purpose of the event is to inform people about global warming and climate change, and to encourage efforts to save energy.
The United Nations estimates that if we continue the current rate of growth in energy consumption, by 2040 we will use twice as much oil and gas as we have available to use. to use.
Today is also Roasted Chestnut Day.
Roasting chestnuts has been a popular winter tradition in Western countries since the 19th century.
Historians trace its popularity back to the 16th century, when chestnuts were sold by street vendors as a quick and warming snack. У different cultures, chestnuts were a staple food, especially in the winter months.
According to the church calendar, today is the day of remembrance of the martyrs Apollonius, Theotokos and Ariane, who lived in the time of Emperor Diocletian.
Apollonius was hiding from pagans who were hunting Christians. During his acquaintance and fellowship with him, Theotokos also believed in the Lord.
Later they were both caught, and after torture they were executed by by order of the governor Arian.
Some time later, Arian came to their graves, was cured of his from a deadly disease and believed in the Lord.
Arian was also killed by the pagans and his body thrown into the sea.
Apollo, Hilarion, and Leonid celebrate their name days on December 14.
