Symbols of Ukraine презентація на урок англійської мови

Понінківський НВК “ ЗОШ І- ІІІ ст. № 1, гімназія”вчитель англійської мови Бистрицька Наталя Юріївна. Symbols of Ukraine«The Roots of Origin are the Roots of People»

Each country has its flag and emblem. Besides its unique heraldry, the nation is also identified by a close connection with the nature at the territory where live people.

Kalyna. Guelder-rose or kalyna is a national tree of Ukraine. It is a symbol of life, blood, fire. Ukrainians believe that kalyna connects the living and the hereafter. Kalyna also symbolizes maternity: bush – mother, blossom and berries – children. It is a symbol for home, parents, family. Kalyna is a Ukrainian symbol for timeless unity of Ukrainian nation – those who live, those who passed away, and those who will be born. Kalyna personifies Ukraine as a symbol of motherland. Ukrainian saying states: “Without willow and guilder-rose there is no Ukraine”.

Verba. Willow tree or verba is one of the main Ukrainian symbols together with kalyna. Almost every lake or pond is graced with willow trees. The tree is Ukrainian symbol for family, ancestors, working ability. Verba featured in folk songs is connected with a woman who possesses magic powers and secrets, with fertility and motherhood. But verba is also a symbol of widowhood and woman’s grief, melancholy and sorrow.

Mak. Mak (poppy) is a flower of dreams, fertility, beauty and youth. It also symbolizes infinity of the universe. The flower is still used in two religious festivals – Spas and Makoviy. Poppy seeds are one of the main ingredients of kutya – dish consumed by Ukrainians at Christmas. 

Voloshka. Cornflower or voloshka is one of twelve flowers traditionally used in Ukrainian wreath. It symbolizes life, youth, beauty, modesty and simplicity. Ukrainians believed that the flower was a potent protector against evil forces and all sorts of misfortunes, that’s why these flowers were grown in the backyards of many houses.

Malvy. Mallow (mal’vy) symbolizes love for native land, for nation and people that represent it, for paternal home. The plant is a symbol of national and spiritual roots, reminder of ancestors.

Barvinok. Periwinkle (barvinok) is a symbol of fidelity and eternity. The flower also symbolizes the trinity: childhood, middle age, old age; father, mother and child; spring, summer, autumn. Ukrainians use periwinkle in wedding wreaths .

Didukh. Sviata Vecheria or Holy Supper is the main Christmas tradition in Ukrainian homes. People who live in the villages keep such an old tradition: the head of the family brings in a sheaf of wheat called the didukh. It symbolizes the family’s ancestors and represents the importance of the ancient and rich wheat crops of Ukraine.

Ukrainian vyshyvanka (embroidered shirt) Ukrainian embroidered shirts believed to be talismans that could protect from illnesses, fails and during fights. 

“He, who does not know his past, is not worthy of his future. He, who does not respect the best men of his people, is not worthy of respect himself”M. Rylsky