Holidays in Belarus

 Belarusian life is full of customs and traditions.

Some holidays and traditions are religious. They are Christmas and Easter. Christmas is celebrated on January 7. Easter is celebrated in spring.

We celebrate “Kalyady” in January. During “Kalyady” groups of happy young and old people, wearing masks and smart clothes, go from house to house and sing carols. Hosts usually give them money and delicious food.

In June Belarusian people have “Kupalle”, the Midsummer Day, connected with old legends and customs. People light bonfires, dance and sing songs.

Another religious holiday is “Dziady” when people gather around one big table to remember their dead relatives.

We also celebrate many state holidays: Victory Day (on the 9^th of May), Women’s Day (on the 8^th of March), and Independence Day (on the 3^rd of July).

The most popular holiday in Belarus is New Year’s Day. This is also my favourite holiday. We put and decorate a beautiful New Year tree. We have a party dinner at night. We watch TV, dance, eat food and have a lot of fun. I enjoy this holiday very much.