July 8 - Fisherman's Day 2012

Since 1969 on the second Sunday of July, fishermen in the countries of the former Soviet Union have traditionally celebrated their professional holiday. Fisherman's Day 2012 falls on the 8th of July.

For most of us fishing is associated primarily with a popular hobby, but it is worth remembering that Fishing is one of the oldest occupations of man, along with gathering and hunting. In some countries of Asia and Africa, there still exist individual castes or even whole ethnic groups engaged exclusively in fishing.

Fishermen are those who are engaged in fishing professionally, and Fisherman's Day is first of all their holiday. And those for whom fishing is not a profession is called fishermen. There are anglers, athletes who are engaged infishing and have a sporting rank or sporting title. And amateur anglers are those for whom fishing is a favorite hobby (for example among fish catchers, perhaps most).

In some regions of the Soviet Unionfishing was one of the leading branches of the national economy, so that the birth of a professional holiday that would unite fishermen was only a matter of time. The Fisherman's Day established the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR by decree from November 1, 1968.

In the seaside cities, the Fisherman's Day was celebrated on a special scale, there this holiday was not onlyprofessional, but also family, after all the majority of inhabitants of these cities were anyhow connected with fishing. In the squares and stadiums, festivities, costumed performances and concerts of entertainers were held.

In Murmansk, the Fisherman's Day still remains one of the most important and beloved folk festivals, it is celebrated on a par with the Day of the City. This day the city hosts a lot of entertainment events: fairs, children's entertainment programs, theatrical performances, contests and competitions, sports games, quizzes, concerts of local and invited stars.

The day of the fisherman is celebrated with pleasure not only by professional fishermen, but also by amateur anglers. On this day, fans of fishing gatheron the banks of water bodies and enjoy the active fishing. Often held competitions fishermen, who reward those who caught the biggest fish, most fish. Possible and comic prizes for the smallest caught fish, etc.

So if among your friends and acquaintances there are anglers, do not forget congratulate them on Fisherman's Day 2012. Moreover, now buy a postcard dedicated to the Day of the fisherman, or a suitable souvenir - absolutely not a problem. And what to write in this postcard, we will tell you!

Congratulations on the Fisherman's Day 2012

* * * On Fisherman's Day you wish us good luck, Let not be touched by grief and misfortune, To every day become richer, So that the catch will never be smaller! This July let the good luck present To you in uneasy fishing matters! Let the success of the harvest give you, Let you get everything in your dreams!	* * * Fish tasty for beer - What can be more beautiful? Who was able for us beautifully Do you catch this fish? Fishermen, you want Only fruitful deeds. We predict fortune, To come true, what he wanted!
* * * We will postpone all confessions, And without any unnecessary words Key Wish: To make a good catch. Despite the weather, On the crazy nature of the waters, And at any time of year The fish is biting nicely.	* * * To all the seiners of the oceanic flotillas, What pulls the multi-ton fish trawl, The catch is rich, so that you, brothers, And would become affectionate the ninth shaft! Tuna, herring, mackerel, horse mackerel, Simple sprat, flounder, cod, - Was caught, that in a network any small fish, Good and happy in the day you a fisherman!
* * * Let the fishing you are lucky, Every day let him peck, Do not blow the wind And the wife does not forget! On this holiday fisherman We wish you, friends, Strength, wisdom, patience, In your hobby only luck!	* * * Dear, you're a great man, Congratulate you always on rank. All of you get along famously, Kohl take any case! And I will tell you, you are a fisherman! From the ears floats a pleasant smoke, And the pie from the fish, it tastes great! We will celebrate the day of the fisherman gloriously!