- 20.03.2025
Revolutionary Dates: Traditions, Calendar Shifts, and Symbolic Celebrations
The answer can be explained through the historical and cultural heritage of revolutionary events and the change of calendar systems, as well as by the choice of dates associated with ancient traditions and symbolism. For example, one source notes that "the tradition of celebrating Purim led to the establishment of the women's holiday on March 8... Thus, the Soviet congratulation on March 8 (as well as on February 23) is also a congratulation on 'liberation' from 'tsarism'" (source: 984_4916.txt). In this way, establishing March 8 as a women's holiday is connected not only with the movement for women's rights but also with a reinterpretation of revolutionary events, which contributed to creating a separate celebration for women.