Anykščiai

Archeological findings show first citizens of Anykščiai district since 9000 B.C. The town‘s name was first mentioned as Anykščiai Manor of Lithuania‘s Duke Kazimieras. He wrote in his letters that he...

January 1 Flag Day in Lithuania

The birth of Lithuanian yellow, green, and red tricolor occurred during a drive-by other European republics to change their flags. The tricolor idea is usually attributed to Lithuanian exiles living ...

Christmas traditions in Lithuania

Kūčios (Christmas Eve) and Kalėdos (Christmas) feast was always one of the most significant celebrations to Lithuanians in the past and remains the same now. All of us know that Christmas is an impor...

All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day

All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day (November 1 and 2) are the days, when many Lithuanians go to cemeteries to put up candles on the tombs of their loved ones. All Saints’ Day is one of the most impor...

The Historical Presidential Palace

The Historical Presidential Palace (Lithuanian: Istorinė Prezidentūra) is a Neo-baroque building in the Old Town of Kaunas, Lithuania that served as the Presidential Palace during the interwar years....

Plot against Grand Duke Kęstutis

On August 15, 1382, one of the most tragic events in medieval Lithuanian history has happened. Duke Jogaila, future King of Poland Władysław II, arranged a plot against his uncle, Grand Duke of Lithu...

Žalgiris – Grunwald Battle

On 15 July 1410, the Battle of Žalgiris, or Battle of Grunwald, was fought. Lithuanian Grand Duke Vytautas (Witold; Vitaŭt) and his cousin, former Grand Duke of Lithuania, King of Poland Jogaila R...