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"Boy's Day" is a holiday celebrated mainly in Poland to honor young men.

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1. Date of celebration: In Poland, Boy's Day is celebrated on September 30.
2. Unofficial holiday: Unlike Women's Day (March 8), Boy's Day is not an official holiday, but is widely celebrated in schools and universities.
3. The origins of the holiday: Boy's Day is a relatively new holiday. Its exact origin is unknown, but it gained popularity in Poland in the 1990s.
4. How to celebrate: Similar to Women's Day, on Boy's Day girls give their boyfriends small gifts, flowers, candy or greeting cards. This is often an opportunity to express affection or love.
5. School and universities: Boy's Day is especially popular among school and college students. Many schools and universities organize special parties, contests or events to celebrate this day.
6. No global equivalent: Although many countries celebrate International Men's Day (November 19), Boy's Day is a peculiarity mainly of Poland and has no direct counterpart in other cultures.
7. Celebrating youth: Although the name indicates a holiday for young men, in reality there is no specific age limit for participation in the celebration. Nevertheless, the main purpose is to celebrate youth and the masculine aspect of identity.
8. Contrast to Women's Day: Boy's Day is often seen as the equivalent of Women's Day, but in a more relaxed and less formal form. In Poland, Women's Day has deep roots and is celebrated in a more formal way, while Boy's Day is more spontaneous and fun.
9. Changing traditions: Over the years, the way of celebrating Boy's Day is undergoing some modifications. Younger generations are introducing new traditions and ways of celebrating, adapting them to modern trends.

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1. Why September 30? There is no exact answer to this question. The choice of the date of September 30 for Boy's Day seems to be random and not related to a specific historical event.
2. Without formal roots: Unlike Women's Day, which has its roots in feminist movements and women's rights, Boy's Day does not have such deep-rooted traditions and is more loosely celebrated.
3. Who is this day for? Although the name suggests that the holiday applies to younger men, in practice it is celebrated by men of all ages, especially in schools and universities.
4. Various gifts: While flowers are often given on Women's Day, on Boy's Day gifts are more varied - from candy and cosmetics to gadgets or small gifts related to the recipient's interests.
5. Not only in Poland: Although Boy's Day is most popular in Poland, celebrations of the holiday also appear in some other countries, although on a smaller scale and not necessarily on the same date.
6. Without formal recognition: Despite its popularity, Boy's Day is not officially recognized by the Polish government or international organizations. Rather, it is a spontaneous tradition.
7. Boys' Day vs International Men's Day: It is worth noting that there is also an International Men's Day celebrated on November 19. However, it has a different theme and is not as popular in Poland as Boy's Day.
8. Changing traditions: The modern celebration of Boy's Day has become an occasion for expressing affection or loving feelings, especially among schoolchildren. In some schools, it's almost like a little Valentine's Day for boys!
9. The spontaneity of the holiday: Although Boy's Day is celebrated in many places, it may be less popular in some circles. Its spontaneous nature means that everyone can celebrate in the way that suits them.