The holiday was established in England in 1984. April 19 was chosen as the date of celebration, so that the flower could open up and appear in all its glory, and, for example, in Yakutia, snowdrop day is celebrated almost a month later than the international one – May 18.

These delicate flowers became widespread in the 19th century. Then they began to grow them en masse.

Today, snowdrops can be found in many countries, but as a result of the barbaric attitude towards the firstborn of spring, wild snowdrops are becoming less and less. In total there are about 20 species and almost all of them are listed in the Red Book. On the day of the snowdrop, environmentalists traditionally remind the inhabitants of the Earth that the flower can disappear completely, so you should not cut it off for the sake of a one-day bouquet!

Snowdrop blooms in the Summer and Mikhailovsky Gardens, which appeared from under the snow in mid-March.