Public Slovakian Holidays

Where in the world? Slovakia

     Like everywhere else in the world, Slovakia has many holidays celebrated throughout the year. Many people are not aware of them. On January 1, the Emergence of Slovakia is celebrated. In 1993 Czechoslovakia was split and Slovakia was formed. Since then, Slovakia has continued to be independent as well as democratic. It also has a new flag.  On January 6th they celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany. Three Kings is a Christian holiday and is actually one of the oldest. It is celebrated in Slovakia, and all over the world in many Christian Churches. This is a reminder holiday for when God revealed the stars of his son to all nations. Also it is the reminder of when the three wise men arrived in Bethlehem from the East.  On July 5th, The Memory of St. Cyril and St. Methodius is celebrated. They both compiled the Slavic alphabet and even translated it into different texts. They also made schools and training centers in Slovakia.