The Lithuanians: Radio Broadcast -the Coming Songs of the Season - Sezono Dainos - Kalėdinių Dainų

See / Hear this brief announcement

The Christmas tree is the greatest joy for children. The tradition of decorating a Christmas tree came to Lithuania at the turn of the 20Th century Christmas tree decorations used to be made of pieces of straw strung together on a thread into intricate geometrical figures, coloured egg shells and pastry were used to make birds, horses, squirrels, lambs, moons, suns, stars, flowers and other figurines. Christmas trees were also decorated with apples, fir or pine cones, nuts and paper cuttings. The Christmas tree has always been the place where family members leave presents for each other.

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Christmas Eve customs reflect the best moral traditions of the Lithuanian nation. It is a day of thanksgiving and national unity.

. This is our tradition at THE LITHUANIANS for the past few year, to announce our effort -

. THE SONGS OF THE SEASON -
- Sezono Dainos - Kalėdinių Dainų

. Watch OUR Kalėdų eglutė - Christmas tree get decorated in the coming days and weeks ahead and learn about some ancient traditions while listening to the Songs of the Season.

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THE LITHUANIANS -

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