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
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