The holiday takes an important place in the history of world culture. The phenomenon of the holiday is of interest not only for the study of folk traditions, but also for the study of material and spiritual culture in general. The origins of the festive culture should be sought in the folk environment, where there is a deep spiritual connection between people.
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A holiday is called a solemn day established in honor or memory of a certain deity, person, event or phenomenon. In the human mind, the holiday is associated with a journey into a kind of ideal utopian kingdom of equality, freedom and abundance. Thus, he is opposed to the daily routine of life.
Step 2
The emergence of the holiday is closely related to the most ancient magical rites. The holiday ennobled the souls of people, contributed to the formation of aesthetic taste. He united people, helping them to find at least a temporary freedom of self-expression, relieve the burden of everyday worries and worries. The character of any holiday is life-affirming and optimistic; there is a centuries-old tradition of transmitting spiritual values in it.
Step 3
The main components of the holiday are its emotional intensity, staginess, elements of theatricality and carnival. It is easy to see that all these qualities are inherent in the performing arts. However, the holiday cannot be identified with them, since it stands on the border between real life and a work of art.
Step 4
There are many types of holiday: folk, religious, state, professional, etc. The national holiday is characterized by naturalness, organicity and originality. Religious is a reflection of a particular form of belief. Public holidays are characterized by a high degree of regulation and a certain ideological orientation. Folk holidays are often close to religious ones, but differ from them by the inclusion of elements of secular culture. However, a public holiday can eventually turn into a national one.
Step 5
The holiday is not at all a strictly established, unchanging phenomenon. It happens that disappointment in the idea of a holiday, the extinction of faith in the values proclaimed by it leads to its transformation or disappearance. A classic example here is November 7 - the Day of the Great October Socialist Revolution.
Step 6
Most often, the holiday can be saved, but its internal content and form of holding are undergoing significant changes. However, even undergoing changes, it often retains ancient elements that came from the depths of folk culture. First of all, this statement can be attributed to such anciently beloved holidays as Christmas, Winter Christmastide, Maslenitsa.
