27th of October - Paraskeva Gryaznikha, Motorist's Day, Mother-in-law's and Teddy Bear's Day

Paraskeva Gryaznikha

On October 27, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Venerable Paraskeva of Serbia, also known as Paraskeva Gryaznikha. She lived in the 11th century and was known for her piety and charitable works. Paraskeva Gryaznikha is considered the patroness of housewives and is often depicted with a spindle in her hand. On this day, it is customary to clean the house and prepare for the winter. It is also believed that on this day, it is good to start new projects and to make important decisions.

Motorist's Day

October 27 is also Motorist's Day in Russia. This holiday was established in 1996 by presidential decree. Motorist's Day is a professional holiday for all those who work in the automotive industry, including drivers, mechanics, and engineers. On this day, various events are held throughout Russia, including car shows, races, and competitions.

Mother-in-law's Day

In some countries, October 27 is also celebrated as Mother-in-law's Day. This holiday is an opportunity to show appreciation for your mother-in-law and to thank her for all that she does. On this day, it is customary to give gifts to your mother-in-law, such as flowers, chocolates, or a nice piece of jewelry.

Teddy Bear's Day

October 27 is also Teddy Bear's Day. This holiday was created in 1902 by Morris Michtom, the owner of a toy store in Brooklyn, New York. Michtom was inspired to create Teddy Bear's Day after seeing a political cartoon by Clifford Berryman that featured President Theodore Roosevelt refusing to shoot a bear cub. Michtom created a stuffed bear and named it "Teddy's Bear" after the president. Teddy Bear's Day is a day to celebrate the teddy bear and all the joy that it brings to children and adults alike.