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Independence and Unity Day, celebrated on December 26th, is a special day in Slovenia, a small country in Europe. On this day, people remember and celebrate when Slovenia became its own country, free from another larger country, back in 1990. It's also a time when Slovenians think about how they all work together as one unified nation. Families often spend time together, and there might be events like parades or speeches. It's like a big birthday party for the country, where everyone is happy to be independent and part of a strong, united community.
How to celebrate Independence and Unity Day?
Start your day with colorful decorations, using flags and banners. Invite friends and family over for a fun picnic or a barbecue in the backyard, with plenty of delicious food and drinks. Plan games like tag, sack races, or tug-of-war to enjoy outside. Listen to happy, patriotic music, and maybe even sing along. Later, gather everyone for a storytelling session, where each person shares what independence and unity mean to them. In the evening, enjoy a small fireworks display or sparklers under the stars. Before bedtime, write in your journal about what made the day special for you.
Where Independence and Unity Day is celebrated?
- - Slovenia
