The day of glass industry workers in Russia is considered November 19. This professional holiday is celebrated by all those who are in one way or another connected with the production, processing or installation of glass products. Despite the fact that the holiday has not yet been given official status, in Russia they are looking forward to it and not only representatives of this profession love it.
Why November 19th?
The date of the celebration of the celebration of the workers of the glass industry was not chosen by chance. On November 19, the famous Russian scientist Mikhail Vasilievich Lomonosov was born. He was the creator of the glass and glaze production method. In addition, Lomonosov was able to develop a special chemical reaction with which colored glass was made.
The scientist made a significant contribution to the development of the glass industry, so his date of birth is considered to be the day of celebration of the professional celebration of glaziers in Russia.
How is Glass Worker Day celebrated?
Glazier's Day, like any other holiday, has its own customs and traditions. This celebration in Russia appeared not so long ago - in 2000. On this day, festive events, concerts and performances are held at all private and state factories. Traditionally, the most responsible and professional person is selected from the groups working at the plant. He receives a personal congratulation on Glass Industry Day. Anything related to the profession of the chosen person can serve as a gift on this day. The festive date of November 19 is an excellent occasion to receive praise from superiors, so workers representing this industry are striving for this.
In large cities on this day it is customary to hold various fairs, exhibitions and markets. It is there that everyone has the opportunity to purchase beautiful glass or jewelry. Often at such events on Glazier’s Day, people do not disperse until late at night to view all the exhibits. Feasts, fun and music accompany the fair and market throughout the day.
Glazier Day Traditions
For several years in a row, on November 19, an exhibition in honor of Glazier’s Day has been held at the Yelaginoostrovsky Palace Museum (St. Petersburg). Historians, artists and scientists come here to see the masterpieces of world glass art.
In the same place, glass workers are developing new ideas for the future creation of exhibits. They gather at a round table to discuss all the pros and cons of a particular development method. Each of them chooses a sphere of study for a future exhibition, so that all the glass industry development groups are covered. In addition, according to the results of the exhibition, the most successful and interesting exhibit is selected, for which a prize is awarded to the developer. Glazier's Day in Russia is becoming an increasingly popular holiday.
A small digression into the history of the glass industry
Today, glass is a popular and necessary material in various fields. Previously, people treated him as a deity: they worshiped, worshiped and admired, not even having the thought that something could be made of him. The glass industry dates back to ancient Egypt. To this day, original glass jewelry with drawings and ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs has come down. There were depicted sacred animals and ritual signs, which indicates a deep respect for the ancient people to this material.
In Russia, the beginning of glass progress can be considered the middle of the XI century. It was at this time that the country saw beautiful artworks, dishes, and glass jewelry. The Russian creators borrowed the technology of their production from the Byzantines, but our people also had their secrets.
Glass production became widespread only at the end of the 19th century, when the component composition and functions of glass were reliably studied. If in ancient times this material was used to make jewelry and was one of the attributes of luxury, then in the 20th century glass became a necessary part of a person’s normal life.
Flat glass is already a modern development. Only in the second half of the XIX century was the technology of creating these sheets reliably studied. Significantly improved the structure of flat glass in our century.
The glass industry will continue to develop along with scientific progress, because the manufacture of glass is an urgent and necessary process for a modern person. Today it is one of the main materials, without which it is difficult to do in construction or repair.
How to congratulate glazier's day in an original way?
Due to the fact that the glass industry is developing, the number of workers in this field is growing. Everyone wants to congratulate in an original and interesting way. A significant gift will be respect for what a person is doing. As for the presentation, it should be associated with the lesson: glass jewelry, dishes, or, for example, a souvenir, which is a small copy of the machine on which this person works.
Glazier’s Day is a holiday that is celebrated throughout the country, and congratulations on this date for representatives of this profession are simply necessary.