Талисманами Летних Олимпийских игр 2012 года в Лондоне стали Венлок и Мандевилль (Wenlock and Mandeville) — два одноглазых существа, напоминающие инопланетян. Венлок получил своё имя в честь городка Мач Венлок (Much Wenlock), соревнования в котором в середине XIX века (Wenlock Olympian Society Annual Games) вдохновили Пьера де Кубертена на возрождение Олимпиад в 1896 году. Мандевилль был назван по имени госпиталя Стоук Мандевилль (Stoke Mandeville Hospital), где в 1948 году были проведены первые игры для спортсменов-инвалидов (World Wheelchair and Amputee Games).
Mascots of the Olympic Summer Games 2012 in London are Wenlock and Mandeville (Wenlock and Mandeville) - two one-eyed creatures that resemble aliens. Wenlock was named after the town of Much Wenlock (Much Wenlock), in which competition in the middle of the XIX century (Wenlock Olympian Society Annual Games) inspired Pierre de Coubertin to revive the Olympics in 1896. Mandeville was named after Stoke Mandeville Hospital (Stoke Mandeville Hospital), which in 1948 held the first games for athletes with a disability (World Wheelchair and Amputee Games).
We live in Ukraine. Ukraine - a sovereign state. I want to tell you about the most important Ukrainian holidays that some of them are marked in our time as noted in vosemdesyatye years.
In the life of our country has a date and a memorable event for all citizens of Ukraine. This is a national holiday and the people in this day do not work.
The most important festival in Ukraine - Independence Day is celebrated on August 24. On this day in 1991 was proclaimed the Declaration of Independence of Ukraine and the Ukrainian people began to build a new society. We always celebrate this date.
The most memorable date we celebrate May 9 - Victory Day. On this day we celebrate the anniversary of the victory over fascism in World War II.
International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8 is similar to Mother's Day in the UK. On this day, you can see the men who buy or bring flowers. Children of mothers give gifts or send postcards when they are away from home. We congratulate our friends mothers sisters and teachers.
May Day - Labor Day around the world.
The recently introduced new national holidays. They have religious origins. It's Christmas and Easter.
Ukraine has also celebrate New Year Christmas and Easter.
Christmas - it is the day when Christ was resurrected. Christmas in Ukraine celebrate on January 7. In Europe and America it is celebrated on December 25. At Christmas, people celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
Easter - this is the day when Christ was resurrected. On this day, we go to church bake cakes and paint boiled eggs. Easter symbolizes the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Kids enjoy this holiday because of the traditionally brightly colored eggs and special Easter cakes. Cakes are sold in every bakery, but always delicious home-made cakes.
There is another holiday that is loved by all children and adults. It's the New Year. People decorate Christmas tree with toys and garlands, and believe that in this day miracle to happen. New Year's Eve people go to dance to visit friends or stay at home and watch TV. This is my favorite holiday.
