Презентація "Свята, які відзначали козаки"

How cossacks celebrated the Orthodox holidays1rrrr

In the historical past of the Ukrainian nation it was a unique and legendary phenomenon of Zaporizka Sich2

The Cossacks lived in a strict military brotherhood . From the Sich they launched their raids against the Crimean Khanate and the Turkish Empire.3

There were three main holidays celebrated by the Cossacks: Christmas. Easter Pokrova4r

And the first holiday is…Christmas5rppt_xxshearppt_x

Christmas was one of the most important holidays in the Sich. The Cossacks went to the Church and sang Christmas carols, signifying the Solstice from winter to summer, and held a joint meal.6

The second holiday is…Easter7

Our ancestors had a good tradition: “On Easter everyone tried several times to pull the rope and ring the Church bells“. Аcording to some folk beliefs it brought happiness and prosperity to the family . Therefore, everyone excitedly tried to climb the belfry and rang out over the Ukrainian cities, villages the whole day! However, the young guys that sat closer to the Church, ran to the first ring. Maybe you will be interested to know that our great grandfather Cossacks blessed cakes, and snacks and drinks NOT with baskets but whole carts ...8

And the third holiday is…Pokrova9

The main Cossack feast is the Pokrova14 October the Cossacks celebrated the feast of the Pokrova. It was a big Cossack day. This day is remembered by the Ukrainian people as the most important holiday of all people who considered themselves Cossacks. Patriotism of the Cossacks and their love for their native land was a unique phenomenon in the history of mankind. It was a day of great unity. And today we must remember about freedom and independence of the Ukrainian Cossacks , the Ukrainian nation!10

We will never forget our past!11

The rustle of Cossack banners, the whisper of Cossack horses, the clank of Cossack weapons - that's our past that we will never forget!12