Estonian events

Christmas 24 december Jõulud 4 weeks before advent 21 December – 6 Januar -

christmas trees Friends, family Traditional food Go to church Gifts from Santa Decorate classes Christmas ball, disko Students performance 23 December – 10 January

New Year`s Eve

St. Thomas day 21 December – Epiphany 6 Januar

Decorating villages Visiting friends Food - christmas 23.45 – president

speech Go outside Firework

Independence day 24 February National day Annyversary 24 February 1918 Estonia declared President – speech Flag is hoisted

Mid Summer Nights Eve 23. June Longest day, shortest night Night – 4 hour Dance All night awake Bonfires are lit Jump over bonfire Sauna Whip Birch whisks Strong health Glowworm Great happyness and marriage Grill Party

Valentine`s day 14. February Sõbrapäev Friends day Young people Valentines gifts Simple Mean a lot Joy/ happyness Gesture of giving gifts Letterbox Party Friendliest boy/girl