Posted on August 29, 2021
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This is an update of my post published on August 29, 2010:
This holiday is the last of three Russian holidays in August:
Honey Spas (August 14)
Apple Spas (August 19)
and Nut Spas (August 29).
These holidays celebrate the harvesting of honey, fruit, and nuts, and many Russians eat the featured food on these holidays. Also, many Russians visit friends, carrying with them candy or flower gifts, and give small gifts to children.
Here and here are some Russian recipes with honey, apples, and nuts. Or try these recipes for Russian Nut Balls (or Tea Cakes, Nut Roll Bread, or Royal Walnut Cake.
Play a Russian game.
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| You probably already know that Russia is the largest nation in the world (by physical size). By population, it’s #9. |
Learn some Russian.
Or learn about a kid’s life in Russia.
Also on this date:
Slovakia’s National Uprising Day
Birthday of animal science professor Temple Grandin
Anniversary of the minting of Japan’s first coins
Birthday of philosopher John Locke
International Bat Nights
(Last full weekend in August)
National Sports Day in India
Plan ahead:
Check out my Pinterest boards for:
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August holidays
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August birthdays
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Historical anniversaries in August
And here are my Pinterest boards for:
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September holidays
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September birthdays
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Historical anniversaries in September
Check out my Pinterest boards for:
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August holidays
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August birthdays
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Historical anniversaries in August
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September holidays
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September birthdays
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Historical anniversaries in September
