3. The day of signing the
Tartu Treaty
February 2, 1920 there was
signed a peace
treaty between Estonia and
the Government of Soviet
Russia.
Memorable date is one of
the most important holidays
of the country. There
is some events to mark the
date.
4. Shrovetide
Shrovetide -
holiday, which should fall on
a Tuesday the seventh
week before Easter.
On this
day at all to eat pancakes.
Symbol of Shrovetide in
Estonia are the scones with
whipped cream. Also on this
day made sledding with slides
, rides and ice on the river.
The most
important tradition on
Shrove Tuesday - burn effigy
of Shrovetide.
5. Estonian
independence
The Republic of Estonia was founded February 24, 1918.
The celebration is limited to daytime parade in the city center and
then decided to celebrate with the family meal and watching the live reception
of the President of the Republic of Estonia. In the evening on the Town
Hall soar into the sky colored lights fireworks.
7. Mother language day
March
14, Estonia celebrated
Mother language day . In
our country we have only
one official language –
estonian. But a very large
number of people spoke in
Russian and our school
is no exception.
8. Catholic Easter
Catholic Easter - the
celebration
of Easters, which falls on
the period from March 22to
April 25.
At Easter, we
always prepare cupcakes, ea
t eggs and
paint Easter rabbits.
9. Mother’s day
Celebrated May 8.
On this day, accepted
congratulations mothers
and pregnant women, in
contrast to the International
Women's Day, when the
greetings take all of the fair
sex.
Estonian residents decorate
the house with flags. In
kindergartens and schools
are held mornings and
concerts for
mothers, children give their
mothers homemade gifts.
11. Day of flags of Estonia
Celebrated June 4. The Estonian national flag consists of three colors:
The blue color symbolizes the sky, the color black - is a land-nurse, and
white - the color of purity and hope. Flag raised on Long Hermann tower
at sunrise and lowered at sunset. The rise of the Estonian flag is
accompanied by the melody of the hymn.
12. Midsummer's Day
Celebrated 23, 24, June 25. That’s the most important holiday in summer.
From these days begins midnight sun.
These days taken to kindle a great fire and jump over it.
On a small fire is usually grilled kebabs and sausages blood. Also we like to
drive a dance around a bonfire.
14. St. Martin’s Day
For centuries Mardipäev (St. Martin’s Day) has been one of the most important
and cherished days in the Estonian folk calendar. It remains popular
today, especially among young people and the rural population. St. Martin’s
Day celebrates the end of the agrarian year and the beginning of the winter
period. On this day children disguise themselves as men and go from door to
door, singing songs and telling jokes to receive sweets.
15. St. Catherine's Day
On Estonian farms, minding the
herds and flocks were primarily
the responsibility of women and
therefore, St. Catherine’s Day
involves customs pertaining
more to herd keeping than
farming. In addition, both men
and women may dress up as
women. In comparison to the
mardisants, who were generally
dressed in a masculine and
rough manner and often
woreanimal masks, the kadris
wear clean and light-
coloured clothing, which is in
reference to the coming snow.
