Holy Protection, Ukrainian Defenders’ Day by Natalia Shcherbyna https://padlet.com/shcherbyna_nata/58irl1q0x0x0 en-us 2017-10-22 15:25:15 UTC 2023-05-28 01:19:32 UTC hello@padlet.com History shcherbyna_nata https://padlet.com/shcherbyna_nata/58irl1q0x0x0/wish/199362145 According to old tradition, Pokrova (lit. translated as Coverage, Protection) is celebrated 5 weeks earlier than the American holiday on October, 14. After the popular calendar, October was the last month of autumn, especially in northern areas of Ukraine. This month symbolized a transition time between autumn and winter.The transition day from autumn to winter was regarded a Holiday of Holy God Mother and Virgin Maria.God’s Mother, who was also called Pokrova, was also the idol for Zaporizki Coacks.]]> 2017-10-22 15:51:18 UTC https://padlet.com/shcherbyna_nata/58irl1q0x0x0/wish/199362145 At our school we celebrate this holiday too! shcherbyna_nata https://padlet.com/shcherbyna_nata/58irl1q0x0x0/wish/199362518 2017-10-22 15:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/shcherbyna_nata/58irl1q0x0x0/wish/199362518 Cute kozacks! shcherbyna_nata https://padlet.com/shcherbyna_nata/58irl1q0x0x0/wish/199363097 2017-10-22 16:00:38 UTC https://padlet.com/shcherbyna_nata/58irl1q0x0x0/wish/199363097 Talented kozacks shcherbyna_nata https://padlet.com/shcherbyna_nata/58irl1q0x0x0/wish/199363837 2017-10-22 16:07:09 UTC https://padlet.com/shcherbyna_nata/58irl1q0x0x0/wish/199363837 We've got a lot of compatitions shcherbyna_nata https://padlet.com/shcherbyna_nata/58irl1q0x0x0/wish/199364743 2017-10-22 16:16:01 UTC https://padlet.com/shcherbyna_nata/58irl1q0x0x0/wish/199364743 Pupils prepare and try traditional Ukrainian food shcherbyna_nata https://padlet.com/shcherbyna_nata/58irl1q0x0x0/wish/199365306 2017-10-22 16:21:53 UTC https://padlet.com/shcherbyna_nata/58irl1q0x0x0/wish/199365306 Best kozacks were awarded shcherbyna_nata https://padlet.com/shcherbyna_nata/58irl1q0x0x0/wish/199366293 2017-10-22 16:29:45 UTC https://padlet.com/shcherbyna_nata/58irl1q0x0x0/wish/199366293