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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Switzerland National Day 2023

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Today’s Doodle celebrates Switzerland’s National Day, a day when people from all 26 cantons (or districts) come together to honor the country’s history and culture. On this day in 1291, the three cantons of Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden signed the Federal Charter and formed an alliance that promised unity against outsiders.

Exactly 600 years later, the historic pact was celebrated for the first time, in 1899, and has been an annual observance ever since. Festivities often start with a traditional farmers brunch offered by many local farmers on their estates to be continued by political speeches and a gathering on the “Rütli” Meadow where it's said that the confederates took their oath that formed the historic alliance. At night, bonfires on the many mountaintops and fireworks enlighten the sky.

Swiss flags, like the one waving in today’s Doodle, are flown across the country and even sit atop special bread rolls called zopf.

Happy National Day, Switzerland!

Monday, August 1, 2022

Switzerland National Day 2022

Today’s Doodle celebrates Switzerland National Day. On this day in 1291, the three forest cantons of Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden signed the Federal Charter and unified in the struggle against Habsburg rule. The charter is Switzerland’s oldest constitutional document and regarded as the foundation of the country.
Swiss people commemorate the day with family gatherings, barbecues and parades. Rütli field, where the Federal Charter was signed, hosts an official celebration where the President of the Swiss Confederation addresses the nation before fireworks and bonfires.
Throughout the country, locals gather in the streets waving flags that represent communities and cantons. Depicted in today’s artwork, the national flag of Switzerland features a white cross on a red field. Today the flag decorates homes, gardens, lanterns, and even food items.
Happy National Day, Switzerland!

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Greece National Day 2022

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Today's Doodle recognizes Greece's independence from the Ottoman Empire. After 400 years of occupation, Greece National Day celebrates the hoisting of Greece’s blue and white flag into the sky as a declaration of its independence.

Greece commemorates the holiday with flag-day parades, speeches, and visits to memorial services. These festivities draw thousands of spectators who later enjoy traditional dishes like bakaliaros (fried hake) accompanied by a garlic and potato puree, called skordalia.

This important day in history marks the hard-won battle and observes Greece’s continued freedom for over 200 years.

Ζήτω η 25η Μαρτίου!

Tunisia National Day 2022

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Happy National Day to Tunisians everywhere. On this day in 1956, Tunisia achieved independence from nearly a century of French colonial rule. Today marks the northernmost African country’s 66th year of independence.

Along with sunny weather and golden beaches, Tunisia boasts a rich history: Roman archaeological sites containing temples, mosaics and one of the largest coliseums in the world, El Jem, an amphitheater that’s still used today.

Tunisians traditionally celebrate this day by waving the national flag, holding parades, and laying wreaths in tribute. For many, it’s a day of remembrance and gratitude.

Hungary National Day 2022

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Today’s Doodle commemorates Hungarian National Day, also known as Revolution Day. On this day in 1848, the poet of the revolution, Sandor Petőfi and his fellow patriots addressed the nation from the stairs of the Hungarian National Museum, reciting the Nemzeti dal (National Song). They declared a list of demands for democratic rights, now known as the 12 Points of the Pest Revolution —a document widely considered among the nation’s most important texts.

The famous 12 Points called for the establishment of a Hungarian government and an end to all censorship. By the afternoon, thousands had joined in the cause and sparked the Hungarian Revolution, which later secured the nation’s independence.

Today, this anniversary is honored as a National Day and events are held annually at the Hungarian National Museum. At the site of the brave calls for sweeping reforms in 1848, local officials give speeches, recite Petőfi’s Nemzeti dal, and raise the country’s flag, which is depicted waving in the Doodle artwork.

A mai Doodle a magyar nemzeti ünnepre, a forradalom napjára emlékezik. 1848-ban ezen a napon a forradalom költője, Petőfi Sándor és hazafi társai a Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum lépcsőjéről szóltak a nemzethez, a Nemzeti dalt elszavalva. Kihirdették a demokratikus jogok követeléseinek listáját, amelyet ma a pesti forradalom 12 pontjaként ismernek – ezt a dokumentumot széles körben a nemzet legfontosabb szövegei között tartják számon.

A híres 12 pont a magyar kormány felállítását és minden cenzúra megszüntetését szorgalmazta. Délutánra ezrek csatlakoztak az ügyhöz, és kirobbantották a magyar forradalmat, amely később biztosította a nemzet függetlenségét.

Ezt az évfordulót ma nemzeti ünnepként tisztelik, és emlékére évente rendeznek rendezvényeket a Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum előtt. Az 1848-as bátor reformfelhívások helyszínén a helyi tisztségviselők beszédet mondanak, elszavalják Petőfi Nemzeti dalát, és felvonják az ország lobogóját, amely a Doodle alkotáson lengedezve látható.

Emlékezzünk az 1848–49-es forradalom és szabadságharc évfordulójára!