International Children's Day on June 1st is an important holiday, always receiving attention from both families and society. On this day, children become the center, the object of everyone's love and affection.
What day is June 1st?
June 1st is International Children's Day, a day dedicated to children. For children, June 1st is an opportunity to receive attention, care, and love from adults, expressed through gifts and special entertainment events, similar to receiving lucky money during the traditional Lunar New Year.
International Children's Day originated from the tragic events of World War II. In the early morning of June 1, 1942, an unforgivable crime by the Nazi Germans took place in the village of Lidice, Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic). They surrounded the village, capturing 173 men and 196 women and children.
The Nazis massacred 66 people and sent 104 children to concentration camps. 88 died in gas chambers, and 9 others were abducted. The village was left completely deserted.
Two years later, on June 10, 1944, the Nazi Germans again surrounded the town of Oradour (France), herding 400 people into the church, including many women and over 100 children, and tragically setting it on fire.
Outraged by those heinous crimes, progressive humanity worldwide vehemently condemned and fought to eradicate fascism. After the defeat of Nazi Germany, the Czechoslovakian state rebuilt the village of Lidice and erected a memorial there.
In December 1949, the African-Asian Women's Federation, meeting in Beijing (China), proposed, and the World Federation of Democratic Women unanimously agreed, to designate June 1st as International Children's Day, aiming to remind people worldwide of the Lidice and Oradour massacre and to take action to protect and care for children. Since 1950, June 1st has become Children's Day.
In April 1952, an international conference on the protection of children took place in the Austrian capital. This conference called on governments to enact laws to ensure the well-being of mothers and children, and to prohibit the use of scientific inventions for wartime purposes.
Since then, women's and youth organizations in many countries have adopted June 1st as a day to demonstrate their strength in the struggle against forces that instigate war, in order to protect the happiness of mothers and children around the world.
June 1st is International Children's Day, a holiday dedicated to children.
In Vietnam, the first International Children's Day took place on June 1, 1950, a time when the country was still in the midst of the most arduous and fierce resistance war against French colonialism. Despite being busy with countless tasks, President Ho Chi Minh always thought of the younger generation and sent heartfelt wishes to children nationwide on this day.
Since then, every year on June 1st and the Mid-Autumn Festival, children throughout the country joyfully receive congratulatory letters from President Ho Chi Minh.
How do other countries celebrate Children's Day?
Besides June 1st, many countries have other holidays for children, specifically as follows:
America
In the United States, there isn't a fixed Children's Day like in many other countries; it's usually celebrated alongside Mother's Day, Father's Day, or the date may vary over time. In 1998, President Bill Clinton established Children's Day on October 11th. In 2001, President George W. Bush designated June 3rd as "National Children's Day." In subsequent years, Children's Day in the US has typically been celebrated on the first Sunday of June.
Different countries celebrate Children's Day on different dates.
Japan
In Japan, Children's Day, also known as "Kodomo no Hi," is a national holiday celebrated on May 5th. "Kodomo no Hi" is part of Japan's Golden Week festival, celebrated to honor children and wish them happiness.
In Japan, traditionally, Children's Day is celebrated twice a year: March 3rd for girls and May 5th for boys.
China
China typically celebrates Women's Day along with Children's Day on April 4th, known as the "Combined Women's and Children's Day." In Hong Kong and Taiwan, Children's Day is also on April 4th, which is a public holiday.
Canada
In 1993, the Canadian Parliament declared November 20th as Children's Day, in accordance with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of the Child of November 20, 1959. This declaration states that the rights of children under 18 years of age are strictly protected by law. In Canada, this day is also known as the "Child Day Act".
India
In India, Children's Day is on November 14th, coinciding with the birthday of the country's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Prime Minister Nehru was renowned for his love and affection for children.
Türkiye
In Türkiye, Children's Day is on April 23rd, which is also known as "National Sovereignty and Children's Day". It's a major holiday, with activities and ceremonies lasting for a week.
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