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Spring has started and with its coming we are going to celebrate the first spring holiday – Women’s Day. The roots of Women’s Day run in the centuries-old struggle of women to participate in society on an equal footing with men. But the idea of an International Women's Day first arose at the turn of the century, which in the industrialized world was a period of expansion and turbulence, booming population growth and radical ideologies. On 8 March 1857 women working in clothing and textile factories (called 'garment workers') in New York City, in the United States, staged a protest. They were fighting against inhumane working conditions and low wages. The police attacked the protestors and dispersed them. Two years later, again in March, these women formed their first labor union to try and protect themselves and gain some basic rights in the workplace. On 8 March 1908, 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding shorter work hours, better pay, voting rights and an end to child labor. They adopted the slogan "Bread and Roses", with bread symbolizing economic security and roses a better quality of life. An international conference, held by socialist organizations from around the world, met in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1910. The conference of the Socialist International proposed a Women's Day which was designed to be international in character. The proposal initially came from Clara Zetkin, a German socialist, who suggested an International Day to mark the strike of garment workers in the United States. The proposal was greeted with unanimous approval by the conference of over 100 women from 17 countries. The Day was established to honor the movement for women's rights. But nowadays it’s turned out to be the first spring holiday dedicated to Women. This day is full of smiles, flowers and presents. Men congratulate all women: mothers, sisters, colleagues, friends and, of course, loved ones. It’s a very popular holiday. Everyone in Ukraine loves it. Women’s Day is a national holiday. This holiday is associated with spring, first flowers and love. Men are aspiring not only to congratulate women but also take responsibilities for the fulfillment of household chores on that day J. Today you have one more chance to express love, affection and attention for your beloved. Don’t miss it!!!