Some Interesting Facts about Cologne Carnival Hi there! I'm Liza. My family had to flee from the war in Ukraine and now we are residing in Germany. I'm learning German as well as traditions and customs of German people. I got to know about a tradition to hold colourful carnivals before Lent starts. I've visited Cologne
Christmas Traditions in Austria Read to find out about the celebration of Christmas in Austria. Level B1/B2 Austria shares many Christmas traditions with its neighbor Germany, but also has many special Christmas customs of its own. Christmas in Austria is one of the most beloved holidays. Advent During Advent, many families will have an Advent
Happy April Fools' Day! April Fools' Day is on the first of April. People like joking on this day. There are jokes on radio and TV as well. Level A2 Read the text about April Fools' Day jokes on radio and television. Welcome to 'The Way the World Is" - a programme where we look at
Read about Halloween Holiday of Fun Level A1 Elementary In autumn British and American children like to celebrate a very nice holiday – Halloween holiday of fun. It is on the thirty-first of October. People put pumpkins on the window-sills or at the doors. They cut eyes, a nose and a mouth on the pumpkin
January 22 is Ukrainian Unity Day (Den' Sobornosti). Ukrainian Unity Day is an observance and not an official public holiday in Ukraine. Businesses have normal opening hours. Unity Day is a Ukrainian observance that commemorates the Treaty of Unity signed on January 22, 1919. On this day the Act of the reunification of the Ukrainian
On September 1st Ukraine celebrates Day of Knowledge. Schooling is greatly encouraged in Ukraine. People value education. They say that “knowledge is power”. That’s why Day of Knowledge is a special day for Ukrainians. The first bell ringing on September 1st symbolizes beginning of a new school year for first graders, and everybody who steps
What do you know about Vyshyvanka Day in Ukraine? Read to know about Vyshyvanka Day in Ukraine and symbolic patterns of Ukrainian embroidery. Ukrainians all over the world celebrate the day of the national embroidered shirt, or Vyshyvanka. Vyshyvanka Day in Ukraine is celebrated on the third Thursday of May, has turned into a global cultural diplomacy
May 8th is Iris Day. Irises are flowering plants with showy flowers that belong to the iris family. There are 260 to 300 species of iris. It takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, which is also the name for the Greek goddess of the rainbow, Iris. Iris is depicted as a beautiful golden goddess, with wings. Iris was the
The observance is held on May 8 annually as it falls on the birthday of the movement’s founder, Henry Dunant. The holiday celebrates not only Dunant but also the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement’s seven fundamental principles: humanity impartiality neutrality independence voluntary service unity and universality. What is the Red Cross? The International Red
The 1st of September is the Day of Knowledge in Ukraine. Students are back to school. Schools provide young people with knowledge, critical thinking skills and social skills.
