Holy Protection, Ukrainian Defenders’ Day by Natalia Shcherbyna https://padlet.com/shcherbyna_nata/735rauc2f4oc en-us 2017-10-22 16:52:27 UTC 2025-01-30 22:28:10 UTC hello@padlet.com History shcherbyna_nata https://padlet.com/shcherbyna_nata/735rauc2f4oc/wish/199369506 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 Cozacks.]]> 2017-10-22 16:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/shcherbyna_nata/735rauc2f4oc/wish/199369506 At our school we celebrate this holiday too! shcherbyna_nata https://padlet.com/shcherbyna_nata/735rauc2f4oc/wish/199369940 2017-10-22 17:03:07 UTC https://padlet.com/shcherbyna_nata/735rauc2f4oc/wish/199369940 Kozack Day shcherbyna_nata https://padlet.com/shcherbyna_nata/735rauc2f4oc/wish/199370464 All pupils were gathered together for celebration this holiday]]> 2017-10-22 17:07:42 UTC https://padlet.com/shcherbyna_nata/735rauc2f4oc/wish/199370464 Small kozacks of our school shcherbyna_nata https://padlet.com/shcherbyna_nata/735rauc2f4oc/wish/199371000 It was a real concert for our Paddington]]> 2017-10-22 17:12:32 UTC https://padlet.com/shcherbyna_nata/735rauc2f4oc/wish/199371000 Our meal shcherbyna_nata https://padlet.com/shcherbyna_nata/735rauc2f4oc/wish/199371688 Pupils prepare and try traditional Ukrainian food]]> 2017-10-22 17:19:09 UTC https://padlet.com/shcherbyna_nata/735rauc2f4oc/wish/199371688 Paddington - kozack shcherbyna_nata https://padlet.com/shcherbyna_nata/735rauc2f4oc/wish/199372178 2017-10-22 17:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/shcherbyna_nata/735rauc2f4oc/wish/199372178 Competitions for kozacks shcherbyna_nata https://padlet.com/shcherbyna_nata/735rauc2f4oc/wish/199372616 2017-10-22 17:29:49 UTC https://padlet.com/shcherbyna_nata/735rauc2f4oc/wish/199372616 Best kozacks were awarded shcherbyna_nata https://padlet.com/shcherbyna_nata/735rauc2f4oc/wish/199372725 2017-10-22 17:31:09 UTC https://padlet.com/shcherbyna_nata/735rauc2f4oc/wish/199372725