Family holidays

In this chapter, we will present the typical holidays celebrated in our families. It will be interesting to see if we celebrate the same occasions and if we do it the same way. Let's find out!

Georgia

Christmas is a time of joy and celebration especially in Georgia. Every 7th January, families gather together to celebrate the holiday season with traditional Georgian Christmas foods. Most of the families go to the church and attend Christmas service.  

Another great tradition is “Alilo'' It is a parade in the streets and everybody collects some sweets and help poor people 

Greece

May the 1st in Greece is called Protomagia. On Protomagia we celebrate the Labour Day, that is the achievements and accomplishments of workers worldwide.   

Also, on this day, we celebrate spring, nature and flowers, the victory of summer against the winter that is fought throughout half of the year.  This fest dates back to Ancient Greece, as the first of May, was  also dedicated to the Greek goddess of agriculture; her coming to earth is the reason for the blossoming flowers and for the rebirth of summer.  

On May Day, Greeks go for a walk in nature, pick up flowers to make handmade wreaths which are hung above the entrance of the houses to welcome nature and all the good things.

France

Léonie and Gabin 

 At Christmas we decorate a tree, France is lit up in December, on the 24th we prepare for New Year's Eve so we prepare the dining table and the space to welcome the family. 

In our tradition we eat on New Year's Eve to be able to open the gifts on the 25th at midnight, what we eat is foie gras and lots of small aperitifs then we eat turkey before opening the gifts.

 Then for dessert we have a log.

           Birthday

Poland

In Poland, when it's someone's birthday, they usually celebrate with their family. They often have a special meal and a birthday cake with candles. The person makes a wish and blows out the candles. There's a traditional Polish birthday song called "Sto Lat," meaning "A Hundred Years," to wish the person a long and happy life. After singing, everyone usually toasts to the birthday person.

Poland

Name Day

On this day, we wish people who have a name day. Especially older members of our families celebrate this holiday. They throw parties and invite friends and immediate family. The young prefer to celebrate their birthdays.

Poland

Anniversaries

An anniversary is a day that reminds us of important events, as getting married. During this event, the married couple are reminded of the importance of love and devotion.

Poland

Christmas time

Christmas time is a time that we dedicate entirely to our families and spend it together. We also strengthen ties with our extended family at family gatherings and singing carols together.

Slovenia

Spain

CHRISTMAS

Republic of Moldova

New Year's Eve

New Year is a family celebration. Gifts are placed under the garland-decorated tree.Family members sit down at the table with traditional dishes such as piftia, "Olivie" salad, meat, fruit and celebrate the New Year. At 12.00, champagne and cake are served, the family members watch TV, there is a traditional "New Year's Eve 2024" concert.

On New Year's Eve, in the evening, the "masked" young people go in groups through the villages, wearing costumes of some characters - the bear, the goat, the goats, the deer, etc. - and go from gate to gate, at dawn. The Goat Walk usually lasts from Christmas to New Year.

Local holidays

    This chapter is dedicated to celebrations that are celebrated locally, only in our area. These festivities are unique, showing what is important to a particular region.

Georgia

Khashuroba

My town's holiday is celebrated in October. We have a public parade, sell local foods, offer face painting, host sports competitions, invite people from different cities, and award honorable citizens for their recognition.

Greece

Οctober 28th is a very important day for Greece. At this day we celebrate the entry of Greece into the World War II. It is called the "OXI day", that means the answer "NO" given by the Greeks to the Nazis  for surrender. 

"OXI" Day (pronounced in Greek OCHI) commemorates the day when Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas defiantly refused an ultimatum handed to him in the early hours of the morning on October 28, 1940, by the Italian Ambassador in Athens, Emanuele Grazzi. The ultimatum required free and unimpeded passage for the Italian army across the Greek-Albanian border to occupy strategic areas of Greece in the war against the Allies, already in its second year (from September 1939). Refusal would be seen as an act of complicity with the enemy. The ultimatum had come from none other than Benito Mussolini himself, the Italian dictator in Rome and a staunch ally of Adolf Hitler. The Axis Powers of Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany were already at war with the Allies, including Great Britain and its Commonwealth, 

France and Poland.

France

the 14th of July,

 the fireworks

Poland

SP Dąbrowica

‘Farewell to the siever.... what is called Mournful’

The celebration, which takes place in June every year, brings closer the ritual from the 19th century of bidding farewell to Biłgoraj's craftsmen - sievers, who with their wares, i.e. sieves, set off to trade in distant countries. Farewell to the sieve-makers was a special moment for the town's community, heralding a long absence of husbands, fathers and brothers.

On the last Sunday of August, our village of Harasiuki hosts a festival which showcases gifts from the surrounding forests, mainly mushrooms. Our area is famous for its plump mushrooms. On this day, delicacies with mushrooms in the lead role are presented.

"Powidlaki" is a festival celebrated in the neighbouring town of Krzeszow, usually starting with a jam parade.  During this event, participants can see some product from plums and can taste them. There are also many stalls offering plum-based dishes, and during the event there are competitions for the best plum product, and for the youngest there are numerous games and amusement parks.

Slovenia

Spain

Peter de Regalado was born at Valladolid, Spain. His parents were of noble birth and conspicuous for their wealth and virtue. Having lost his father in his early youth, he was piously educated by his mother. At the age of ten years Peter begged to be admitted into the Conventual Franciscans, which favour was granted him three years later in the convent of his native town. In 1404, he became one of the first disciples of Pedro de Villacreces, who in 1397 had introduced into Spain the reform of the observance.

SAINT PEDRO REGALADO

In the newly founded convent at Aguilera, Peter found a life of solitude, prayer, and poverty. In 1415, he became superior of the convent at Aguilera and, on the death of Pedro de Villacreces (1422), the convent at Tribulos (del Abroyo). He effected many important reforms in the discipline of its Spanish monasteries. Peter observed nine Lents, fasting on bread and water, and was endowed with the gift of miracles and prophecy. In 1442, he was appointed head of all the Spanish Franciscans in his reform group. He was known for his charity to the poor.

His feast is celebrated 13 May, the day of the translation of his body. In art he is represented with flames bursting from his heart.

Republic of Moldova

The "National Wine Day" holiday was instituted by the decision of the Parliament of December 26, 1990 and has been celebrated annually since 2002 on the second Saturday and Sunday of October at the national level in the Capital of the country and on Sunday - in rational centers of the Republic of Moldova.

In the central square of Chisinau, a big celebration is organized: all the wineries organize wine tastings of their most special wines, various master classes and craft markets, traditional food, national music and folk dance are served. All these activities make you feel the festive atmosphere in the country.

Holidays celebrated 

at schools

    Each school celebrates different events. Let's show what and how we celebrate at school.

Georgia

In my school, school leaving is celebrated every year. It is a very special day for everybody. We eagerly await this event, and it is one of the most important events in my school.

Greece

17th November: 

The Athens Polytechnic uprising

Every year on November 17 in Greece we celebrate the students’  uprising at the National Technical University of Athens.  

The Athens Polytechnic uprising, as it is known, occurred on November 17, 1973, as a massive student demonstration of the popular rejection of the Greek military junta of 1967 to 1974.

The uprising which began on November 14, 1973, escalated to an open, anti-junta revolt and the main rallying cry was: Bread-Education-Liberty!
 (Psomí-Paideía-Elefthería)

The students constructed a radio station (using laboratory equipment) and broadcast across Athens , inviting all Greeks to come to the Polytechneio and protest against the junta. 

The radio station broadcast:

“Polytechneio here! Polytechneio here! This is the radio station of the free, fighting students, of the free, fighting Greeks!” 

“We are unarmed!! We are unarmed!! 

 The Athens Polytechnic uprising  ended in bloodshed in the early morning of November 17th after a series of events, starting with a tank crashing through the gates of the Polytechnic.

France

 Who?

Mr. Beaufils, principal, and Ms. Bensabeur, assistant principal

The main teachers of the classes which will be released in June 2023

Students who got their diploma the DNB pro, the CAP, and the Vocational Baccalaureat

GRADUATION CEREMONY

Where?

At the Pierre and Marie Curie High School

When?

Friday October 20 at 6:00 p.m.

Why: For students to come collect their diploma, celebrate their success, and have a good time with everyone.

Poland

    International Dot Day is on 15th September.

It is a holiday of discovering the talent of creativity of courage and having fun.

    Started by the American writer Peter H. Raynold writer of chlidren's books ,,The dot" in 2003.

This Days everyone wears polka dots on their clothes and perform different activities with a dot as the main character.

Poland

Cleaning the world

On Cleaning the World Day students from Poland go out to the streets and collect trash.

Children's Day

Children's Day is celebrated 

 in Poland on 1 June. On this day various attractions and surprises for children are organized.

Slovenia

CARNIVAL

CARNIVAL

Republic of Moldova

”BALUL BOBOCILOR”

This traditional Ball is held annually at the end of November to welcome students from the 1st, 5th and 10th grades into the high school ranks.

Students from the 1st, 5th and 10th grades when they come to school are considered "Freshmen", that is, beginners and must pass the initiation stage and after three months of studies there is a ball with various tests to evaluate the performances of the freshmen and you would join the ranks of high school students. They are usually dressed in yellow - the color of freshmen.

Religious holidays

Most of us celebrate holidays related to our religion. What holidays are important to us, how and when do we celebrate them? Do we all celebrate them in the same way?

Georgia

Easter in Georgia is a vibrant and culturally significant celebration that blends religious traditions with local customs, creating a unique and colorful experience. The majority of Georgians adhere to the Eastern Orthodox Christian faith, and Easter holds a special place in their hearts, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.