A Traditional Orava Calendar

Traditions are important in any culture, they remind us of how our ancestors once lived, they are part of who we are; our values and our history. The people from the region of Orava have many traditions, that keep alive the spirit of the past.

Here you can discover all of those Orava traditions, throughout the calendar year, in "A Traditional Orava Calendar" by Alexandra Samikova.

Just click on one of the links below, and learn about the beliefs, legends and customs from the past.

- The Witches Days (25th November - 21st December)
- Christmas Traditions (24th December - 6th January)
- The Three Kings (6th January)
- Hromnice (2nd February)
- Easter Traditions

- Introduction

- Traditional Calendar

- Traditional Food

- Traditional Recipes

- Traditional Crafts

- Folk Music & Dance

- Folkgroup ORAVA

- Folkgroup Kubincan