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Estonian Calendar 2012
Angelina Jershova10A
January
People in Estonia love to celebrate this holiday and do it
loudly and merrily. The most remarkable thing is that you
can celebrate New Year twice. Russians living in Estonia
usually celebrate it first with Russia (this year - two hours
earlier than in Estonia) and then together with
Estonian citizens. And at last New Year according to the
old style/calendar- on January,14. Some like also
Chineese New Year in February.
January, 1 - New Year !
January, 6 - The Epiphany
One of the oldest Christian holiday dedicated to the birth of
Jesus Christ and events related to Chistmas. The epiphany is celebrated
with festivities and gift exchanges.
February
February, 14 – Saint Valentine's Day
On Valentine´s day called after Saint Valentine people used to give their dear
friends and beloved ones special presents:
flowers, heart-shaped postcards with hand-written love poetry or texts in them, called Valentines. Lovers give each other gifts and
spend romantic evening together.
February, 24 - Independence Day
The Republic of Estonia was founded on February 24, 1918 when the Salvation Committee declared the independence of the Republic of Estonia. This date was celebrated as the Day of Independence until the Soviet occupation of Estonia in 1940 and in 1989, the red flag of Soviet Estonia was replaced by the blue-black-white Estonian national flag on Toompea and since that time the Independence Day has been celebrated as a public holiday again.
February,20-26 Shrove Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday is the deadline for moving, which depends on the date of Easter. Easter is considered the first Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox or solstice. This day people celebrate as „farewell to winter“.
Shrove Tuesday – Traditional food
Shrove Tuesday
Buns
Split pea soup
Shrove TuesdayOn Shrove Tuesday the Song Festival and other Winter Joy activities in open air take place all over the country.
March
March, 8 – International women´s day
The focus of the celebrations ranges
from general celebration of
respect, appreciation and
love towards women to a
celebration for women's economic, political and social
achievements.
Women´s DayMen give women flowers and gifts
which symbolizelove and respect to them.
March, 14 - Native Language Day
On the 14th of March 1801 Kristjan Jaak Peterson was born. He is widely regarded as the father of Estonian literature and poetry. His contributions to the Estonian national and cultural identity cannot be underestimated.
April
April 1 - April Fools' Day
April, 1 is not a national holiday, but it´s widely recognized and celebrated in Estonia as the day when many people play jokes and tricks with their friends.
April, 20 - Good FridayFriday of Holy Week, which is
dedicated to the remembrance of Jesus' death on the
Cross, Descent from the Cross and the burial of his body.
April, 22 - Easter Sunday
It is the oldest Christian festival, the most important holiday of the liturgical year.
Established in honor of the
resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Easter day is associated with special food.
Boiled eggs are traditionally served at breakfast.
Roast lamb, which is the main dish at Jewish Passover, is the traditional meat for the main meal on Easter Day.
Simnel cake is baked for tea.
May
May 13 – Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is a celebration
honoring mothers and celebrating
motherhood, maternal
bonds, and the influence of mothers in
society.
June
June, 4 - National Flag Day
The Estonian national flag consists of three horizontal bands of blue,
black and white. The blue color symbolizes the sky, the
black - is a land and white - the color of purity and hope.
June, 14 - National day of mourning
A national day of mourning is a day marked by mourning and memorial activities observed among the majority of a country's populace.
They are designated by that nation‘s government. Such days include those marking the death or funeral of a renowned individual or individuals from that country or elsewhere, or the anniversary of such a death or deaths.
June, 23 - Victory DayJune, 23 is the Day of Estonian
victory in the War of Independence (1918-1920), in which
the young republic defended the right to independence in battle with
the German Landeswehr and the Bolsheviks.
June, 24 – Midsummer Day
Celebration of the summer solstice - a pagan holiday, the shortest night of the
year in various forms celebrated throughout Europe. The common
features of the celebrations the folding of the fires, divination.
August
August 20 – Day of Restoration of Independence
August 20 marks Estonia nation
al holiday - Day of Restoration of
Independence. The charges stemmed from the dramatic events of August
1991, when in the Soviet Union was a coup
attempt that led to the restoration of
independence of the three Baltic states - Estonia, Latvia and
Lithuania.
European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism
European Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Stalinism and
Nazism - Europe-wide day of remembrance of victims of Stalinism
and the totalitarian ideologies of National Socialism, celebrated on
August 23, the date of signing of the secret additional protocol to the Treaty
on the Non-Aggression between Germany and the
Soviet Union.
September
September 1 - The Day of Knowledge
September 1 - holiday of the New Academic year, especially for students, teachers
and staff. Traditionally on this day in schools are ceremonial line, dedicated to the
academic year. With great solemnity, met at the school first graders.
October
October, 5 – Teacher’s day
У меня нет фотографий наших учителей во врема поздравления , а хотелось бы именно наших учителей запечатлить в презентации.
From 1990 teachers in Estonia have more free days . Older
students play teachers and school managers and replace
them at work. Many students give teachers gifts and
flowers.
November, 2 - All Souls 'Day
All Souls Day is celebrated every year on November 2, followed by All Saints' Day. In contrast to the All Saints' Day, it´s, first of
all, remembrance of deceased loved ones. On this day in different countries On this day in different countries people used to go to the cemetery and clear graves, bring flowers,
light candles and even have some meal there.
November, 10 – “Mardipäev”
St. Martin's Day or St. Martin's Day of Soulsis still traditional folk date. In particular, we
know this by “mardisantide” running around. In the 20th century “Mardipäev” was celebrated as the result
of young men associated with the sacred initiations or the acceptance of men in the
community. Typical ”mardid” were dressed in the dark clothes, they come over as the mark of
happiness. Previously, it was a day when souls were coming back home.
November, 11 – Father’s Day
"Father's Day" in Estonia is
celebrated since 1992 - on the second Sunday of November. Estonian Kindergartens prepare
thematic events, children make
homemade cards with fathers portraits and give them gifts. In
schools children make concerts for their
daddies.
November, 25 - “Kadripäev”
Estonians “Kadripäev” is old and rich traditional date of return of
happiness. For over a hundred years
“kadrisantid” masked and talented children and young men walk and play jokes on
Estonian streets .
December
December, 24 - Christmas Eve
Christmas period begins on December 24 with the Vigil of Christmas and ends on Sunday after
the Epiphany, celebrated January 6. This period is devoted to one of the
main great holidays - Christmas. December 24, characterized in
such astronomical phenomenon as the shortest day and the longest night.
December, 25 – Christmas Day
Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a spiritual leader whose teachings form the basis
of their religion. Popular customs include exchanging gifts, attending church, sharing
meals with family and friends and, of course, waiting for Santa Claus to arrive.
December, 26 – Boxing Day
Boxing Day is a bank or public holiday that occurs on 26 December. Many people stay at
home with their families.
Estonia
Used links :
http://www.calend.ru/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_ho
lidays_in_Estonia
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/easter/foods.html
http://www.folklore.ee/Berta/index.php