Winter
Kūčios: gathering around the table
Twelve dishes, a family gathering and the customs of Christmas Eve.
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Traditions and celebrations
Through the seasons
Customs, the rhythm of nature and the festive table. Discover the stories of each season.
Spring
Easter: colour, patterns and renewal
What do decorated eggs tell us about the return of spring?
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Summer
Joninės: customs of the longest day
Fire, wreaths and stories of the shortest night.
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Autumn
Mykolinės: giving thanks for the harvest
September 29 customs, sprouting winter crops and autumn gatherings.
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Oi tu ieva,
Ievuže, ievuže,
Kodėl nežydi
Žiemužėj?Folk songs
A song begins with a word
“Oi tu ieva, ievuže” asks why a bird cherry does not blossom in winter. Read the complete lyrics and explore their imagery.
A story for this evening
Jūratė, Kastytis and the amber palace
Love in the depths of the sea, the punishment of Perkūnas and amber washed ashore. Discover the legend and its literary tradition.
Read the storyMore storiesTraditional food
From culture to the kitchen
Cepelinai: potato dough, a filling and a story. Open the recipe for ingredients and step-by-step preparation.
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