When was this festival born? Its origins are much debated. It is thought that the idea of establishing "Women's Day" dates back to 1909 following a proposal from the American Socialist Party. Some sources believe that the reason for the proposal seems to have been to commemorate March 8, 1908 where a fire inside a textile factory he killed many workers. But this episode seems not to be confirmed and seems to be more of a legend.
Another version claims that Women's Day originates from another unpleasant fire which occurred in 1911 where most of the victims were women.
A certain event is the demonstration of March 8, 1917 when the workers of St. Petersburg took to the streets to protest against the shortage of food due to the war.
The main reason that led to the definition of this anniversary does not seem to derive from a single episode. We are more likely talking about a long path of battles for the conquest of greater rights which led on 26 and 27 August 1910, during the Second Conference of Socialist Women held in Copenhagen, to establish a day dedicated to the reclamation of women's rights as in the United States.
The mimosa is the flower that is traditionally associated with March 8th. Its connection with this festival is so strong that it has become one of its symbols par excellence. Did you know that this custom was born in Italy? It was in fact the women who founded the UDI (Union of Women in Italy) who chose the flower as the official symbol. On March 8, 1946, Women's Day was celebrated for the first time after the end of the Second World War and the mimosa appeared as a symbol based on an idea by Teresa Noce, Rita Montagnana and Teresa Mattei.
There are also other reasons why the mimosa is given as a gift on March 8th. First of all for its meaning. Not many know that for Native Americans this flower is a symbol of strength and femininity at the same time, which is why it is particularly suitable for this holiday.
It is a very simple but beautiful and very colorful flower with a pleasant scent that smells of spring. The mimosa therefore has different facets: it is a symbol of a piece of history for the recognition of women's rights; it also brings with it a sense of simplicity and purity, of joy and colour.
Finally, there is also a practical reason: the mimosa blooms precisely around March 8th.
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