Lithuania celebrates their holidays with traditional customs and traditional food. In religious holidays, the people dedicate themselves to prayers and attend religious activities.
Saturday, 1 January 2011: New Year’s Day
People in Lithuania celebrate the coming of the New Year in a dinner with family and friends. One of the traditions on this day is fortune telling. In Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, people can see fireworks displays and enjoy parties, concerts and events for celebrating the New Year.
Wednesday, 16 February 2011: Independence Day
This is to celebrate Lithuania’s independence from Russia and Germany in 1918.
Friday, 11 March 2011: Independence Restauration Day
This holiday marks the restoration of their independence that was adopted on 1990.
Sunday, 24 April 2011: Easter
Monday, 25 April 2011: Easter Monday
This religious holiday marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Sunday, 1 May 2011: Labour Day
Labour Day is widely celebrated worldwide by commemorating the works and duties done by the workers worldwide.
Sunday, 1 May 2011: Mothers’ Day
This is a holiday that is dedicated to all mothers.
Sunday, 5 June 2011: Fathers’ Day
Father’s day is a holiday that is celebrated and dedicated to all fathers.
Friday, 24 June 2011: Jonnies
This is also known as “Saint Johns’ Day” or “Saint Jonas Day” where people celebrate the midsummer by lighting bonfires, and traditional singing and dancing.
Wednesday, 6 July 2011: King Mindaugas Day
This holiday is to celebrate the coronation of the only King of Lithuania, King Mindaugas. This day is also celebrated as Lithuania’s Statehood Day.
Monday, 15 August 2011: Zoline (Assumption)
This is a religious holiday that celebrated the assumption of Mary to Heaven.
Monday, 31 October 2011: All Saints’ Holiday (compensated Sat.Nov.5)
Tuesday, 1 November 2011: All Saints’ Day
This religious day is to honor all Christian saints for their help, achievements and blessings.
Saturday, 24 December 2011: Christmas Eve
Sunday, 25 December 2011: Christmas Day
Monday, 26 December 2011: Second day of Christmas
This is a religious Christian holiday celebrating the Birth of Christ.
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