How to Celebrate Women's Day

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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The Russians started International Women's Day in 1909, and they're still the premier celebrators of the March 8 holiday. Around the world, the event is a way to honor women's contributions to history. But in Russia, the festivities go a step further - men and boys are expected to bestow presents on all the women in their lives.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

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Step1
Think about the women, living and dead, who have helped shape your life. Do something they (or at least a few of them) would have liked.
Step2
Consider cooking their favorite food, planting their favorite flowers in your garden or sending a check to their favorite charity.
Step3
Tell your children about the women you admire most. Talk about both the ones you've known personally and those you've only read about in books.
Step4
Tour an art museum near you and pay special attention to the work of female artists. Or visit the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C.
Step5
Have a party and invite all the women you never get to spend enough time with.
Step6
Shower the women in your life with wonderful gifts (if you're a man).
Step7
Accept graciously when the men in your life shower you with gifts (if you're a woman).

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eljefe said

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on 3/19/2008 It's the little things that matter most - reminding them year-round of your love is the best gift of all. It can be a simple post-it note or an unexpected gift. There are sites like www.remindyourlove.com and www.redenvelope.com that make this pretty easy...and they carry some of the items mentioned above...good luck.

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