Estonian Public holidays
New Year 's Day January 1
New Year is the time at which a new calendar year begins and the calendar's year
count is incremented. In many cultures, the event is celebrated in some manner . The
New Year of the Gregorian calendar, today in worldwide use, falls on 1 January, as was
the case with theRoman calendar. There are numerous calendars that remain in regional
use that calculate the New Year differently
Independence Day
Independence from the Russian Empire in 1918.
Independence re-declared from the Soviet Union in 1991
An Independence Day is an annual event commemorating the anniversary of
a nation's assumption of independent statehood, usually after ceasing to be a group or
part of another nation or state; more rarely after the end of a military occupation. Most
countries observe their respective independence days as a national holiday , and in some
cases the observance date is controversial or contested.
Good Friday Moveable Friday
Good Friday is a religious holiday observed primarily by Christians commemorating
the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. The holiday is observed
during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum on the Friday preceding Easter
Sunday , and may coincide with the Jewish observance of Passover. It is also known
as Holy Friday, Great Friday, Black Friday, or Easter Friday, though the latter
properly refers to the Friday in Easter week.
Easter Sunday Moveable Sunday
Easter is a Christian festival and holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus
Christ on the third day after his crucifixion at Calvary as described in the New
Testament . Easter is the culmination of the Passion of Christ, preceded by Lent , a forty -
day period of fasting, prayer, and penance . The last week of Lent is called Holy Week,
and it contains the days of the Easter Triduum, including Maundy Thursday (Holy
Thursday in the Catholic Church ), commemorating Maundy and the Last Supper, as
well as Good Friday, commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus. Easter is
followed by a fifty-day period called Eastertide or the Easter Season, ending
with Pentecost Sunday.
Victory Day June 23
Võidupüha or Victory Day is a public holiday in Estonia, which has been celebrated on
23 June every year since 1934. The date recalls the victory in the 1919 Battle of
Võnnu ( near Cēsis, Latvia) of the Estonian military forces and their allies over German
forces (Baltische Landeswehr ) who sought to re-assert Baltic -German control over the
region . The battle was part of the 1918-1920 Estonian War of Independence, where the
main adversary of the newly independent Estonia was Communist Russia.
Today, Võidupüha also marks the contributions of all Estonian nations in their fight to
regain and retain their independence.
Estonian celebration of June 23 is ceremonially tied to the following Midsummer Day
celebrations on June 24. According to Estonian laws , the state flags are not to be
lowered during the night between the days.
Christmas Eve December 24
Christmas Eve is the evening or entire day before Christmas Day, the widely
celebrated annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. It occurs on
December 24 in the Western Christian Church, and is considered one of the most
culturally significant celebrations in Christendom and the Western world, where it is
widely observed as a full or partial holiday in anticipation of Christmas Day.
St. John's Day or Midsummer Day June 24
St John's Eve (Jaaniõhtu, also Jaanilaupäev) and St John's Day (Jaanipäev) are the
most important days in the Estonian calendar, apart from Christmas. The short summer
seasons with long days and brief nights hold special significance for the people of
Estonia. Jaanipäev is celebrated in the night between June 23 and 24, a few days after
the summer solstice, when night seems to be non-existent.
Spring Day (May Day) May 1
Spring Day is a holiday marking the coming of the spring season, which takes place in
different countries, on varying dates .
Estonia
Estonia celebrates Spring Day on May 1.
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Holidays, Festivals, Cultural events TALLINN - If you're looking for entertainment in Estonia this summer, you are really spoiled for choice. Festivals and events dedicated to the consumption of beer are a lot of fun, but if you want to get the true feel of the country, you need something a little more ethnic. Like a town fair. Just as July becomes August, the seaside town of Haapsalu will host a grand spectacle of rural Estonian entertainment. The White Lady Days is a summer celebration filled with amusement for all the family. Held in and around the remains of the Teutonic-knights-era castles, the fair combines enchanting medieval legends with modern countryside charm to create a comprehensive experience of Estonia beyond the big cities. But the legend of the White Lady of Haapsalu, which is at the heart of the festival, is perhaps the most famous tall tale of the many that are so abundant in Estonia's folklore.
Estonian national holidays Christmas Christmas , also referred to as Christmas Day, is an annual holiday celebrated on December 25 or January 7 that commemorates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. Modern customs of the holiday include gift-giving, Church celebrations, and the display of various decorations--including the Christmas tree, lights, mistletoe, nativity scenes, and holly. In many countries there are many different types of decorations used depending on the traditions and available resources. However , in Estonia people bring Christmas tree in and decorate it with straw ,glass balls and candles. Estonians eat sauerkraut and black pudding.
Estonian holidays Robert Rootsi Allan Marran LE10 Christmas Christmas , also referred to as Christmas Day, is an annual holiday celebrated on December 25 or January 7 that commemorates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. Modern customs of the holiday include gift-giving, Church celebrations, and the display of various. Estonian people bring Christmas tree indoors and decorate it with straw ,glass balls and candles. On the 24th December people leave work early, families gather, Santa Clouse comes , everybody gives gifts. People are very calm at Christmas time and they support each other. New Year's Eve New Year's Eve is on December 31, the final day of the Gregorian year, and the day before New Year's Day. New Year' s Eve is celebrated all around
Independence day 24 February. Estonian people often have a day-off from school and work, to celebrate this day. People often make big dinners and sit around in the circle of family. They often light a few candles on the window and all houses have an Estonian flag out. This is by law the most important holiday, commemorating the declaration of independence in 1918. New Year's Eve 31December The New Year's Eve is an event that happens when Estonians celebrates the end of one year and the beginning of the next year. Estonians launch a big amount of fireworks up to the sky at midnight. It's a celebration with family and friends. After launcing the fireworks people watch and toast and wich a happy new year to each other. Christmas Eve 24 December
Mari-Liisa Reigo Jaanipäev Jaaniõhtu, also called Jaanilaupäev and Jaanipäev are the most important days in the Estonian calendar, apart from Christmas. The short summer seasons with long days and brief nights hold special significance for the people of Estonia. Jaanipäev is celebrated in the night between 23rd and 24th of June, a few days after the summer solstice, when night seems to be non-existent. For Estonians, Jaanipäev celebrations were merged with the celebration of Võidupüha during the War of Independence when Estonian forces defeated the German troops on 23 June 1919. After this battle against Estonia's traditional oppressors, Jaaniõhtu and the lighting of the traditional bonfires became linked with the ideals of independence and freedom.
discovered gravity, filmmaker Charlie Chaplin who is known for his many black and white silent films, musician and singer John Lennon, who is known as a member of legendary band The Beatles. English sportsmen are also known all over the world. Right now, it could be said that one of the most famous ones is footballer David Beckham, who plays for L.A. Galaxy in USA but is currently on loan in AC Milan, in Italy and is the most-capped player in England’s national football team. Traditions and holidays There are a lot of holidays in England and some of them are centuries old. They all have their own traditions. Guy Fawkes Night or Bonfire Night is celebrated on 5 November. In 1606 Guy Fawkes and his fellow conspirators attempted to blow up the House of Parliament but they didn’t succeed. The celebrations involve firework displays and building bonfires on which stuffed figures of Guy Fawkes are burnt. Several foods are traditionally
It is so, because the date of Easter changes every year. Easter Sunday can fall on any date from 22 March to 25 April, but it always falls on the first Sunday following the full Moon after 21 March. Easter is the oldest and the most important Christian Festival, the celebration of the death and coming to life again of Jesus Christ. For Christians, the dawn of Easter Sunday with its message of new life is the high point of the Christian year. There are three important days: · Maundy Thursday eg Holy Thursday the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles · Good Friday the day on which Jesus was crucified · Easter Day the day on which Jesus came back to life In many European languages the name Easter comes from the word Passover.
Denmark, Sweden, Russia and Poland. Sweden emerged as the winner and Estonia remained under its influence until the beginning of the 18th century. During Swedish rule, the first university in Estonia was founded at Tartu in 1632. Tartu University is still widely considered the most important university in Estonia. The period is still often remembered by Estonians as "the Good old Swedish time". In the early 18th century, the Great Northern War left Estonia under Russian rule. A high point of the Estonian national movement was the first nation-wide Song Festival in Tartu in June 1869. In 1918 on the 24th of February, the Estonian Republic was proclaimed. It is a highly important holiday in Estonia. At first it was merely a decision on paper. True independence was fought for in the following years, in the War of Liberation. Independence lasted until 1939 when a pact between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union was signed.
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