Baptism Day of Kyivan Rus is observed on July 28 in countries where the majority of the population espouses Eastern Orthodox Christianity. This day marks the millennium since the passing away of St. Duke Vladimir, the medieval ruler who brought Orthodox Christianity to Kievan Rus and baptized its people.
The day aims at celebrating the Christianizing of the Kievan Rus regions. On this day, people can attend church and or reflect on the history and changes made back in the year 988.
Annexation of Guanacaste Day is celebrated annually on July 25. Also known as ‘Annexation of Nicoya Day’ or ‘La Anexión del Partido de Nicoya’, the event celebrates Costa Rica’s annexation of Nicoya from Nicaragua in 1824. Since Nicaragua was embroiled in civil strife at the time, residents of Nicoya decided to hold a referendum and chose to annex. The annexation was peaceful, and once the documents were signed, Guanacaste became a part of Costa Rica, which was seen as positive by the people of Guanacaste.
International Self-Care Day is celebrated on July 24. It stresses the importance of self-care as the cornerstone of wellness. On this day, individuals throughout the world are encouraged to make self-care a part of their everyday routines and turn it into a priority. It is a milestone, and an opportunity to raise further awareness of the benefits of effective self-management of health.
Self-care has become incredibly important as people realize the need to take care of themselves and put themselves first. This has made people talk about it and increased the interest of others to take control of their health and wellness by prioritizing themselves. Today, we urge you to practice self-care, even if all you do is take a walk.