End of the Middle Ages Day

29

May

"End of the Middle Ages Day," on May 29th, marks when people remember the time long ago when knights, castles, and kingdoms were common. It's like saying goodbye to the olden days and welcoming a new period with exciting changes, like new inventions and art. This time is called the Renaissance, which means "rebirth." People started exploring new places, learning more about science, and creating beautiful paintings and music. On this day, we celebrate how the world moved forward and became more interesting and colorful, just like turning a page to a new, exciting chapter in a book.

How to celebrate End of the Middle Ages Day?

Dress up like a knight or a princess and invite friends over for a fun party. Have a jousting contest using pool noodles as lances. Create a mini medieval castle with blocks or cardboard. Bake some medieval-style treats, like bread or simple cookies, to share. Play games like 'capture the flag,' imagining it's like a battle. Tell stories of dragons and adventures around a pretend campfire with flashlights. Watch a family-friendly movie set in the medieval times. End the day by drawing or crafting shields with crayons or markers. Share your creations and have fun pretending to live in the past.

Where End of the Middle Ages Day is celebrated?

  • - Lithuania