November

The first day of November in Poland is a non-working day, which means that many people are traveling, even at great distances, to visit the graves of their loved ones. People visit cemeteries to decorate graves with flowers, light candles and pray for the intentions of their dead.  It is an expression of memory and to honor and respect the dead. The day after All Saints' Day is All Souls' Day (November 2nd), in Poland called Zaduszki. On that day are organised  concerts, exhibitions and performances dedicated to deceased artists. Commemorative magazines and books are published.



**National Independence Day** is a public holiday in Poland celebrated every year on 11 November to commemorate the anniversary of Poland's assumption of independent statehood in 1918 after 123 years of partitions by Austria-Hungary, Germany, and Russia. The foundation of the Second Polish Republic is considered a key event by many Poles.





St. Andrew's is an evening full of magic that happens only once a year. Divinations formerly held on the day of St. Catherine (25 November) and on the eve of St. Andrew's (29 November). The boys gathered at Catherine and girl at Andrew. They were using various tricks to find out about their future wife or husband, fortune, future and happiness.

 Currently, the two were combined and are celebrated as the traditional St Andrew's.  They are still prevalent in Poland and are an excellent excuse for merry fun.
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2. Diana - Romania
== Romanian celebrate name-day of St. Michael and St. Gabriel (on 8 November) and of St. Andrew (on 30 November). Saint Adrew is considered to be the patron of Romania. Alongside with his discipels St. Andrew lived in a cave. He baptized people in a nearby strings. Nowadays cave is named as "The Cave of St. Andrew" and is both an important religious place and a tourist attraction. ==



St. Michael and Gabriel; St. Andrew ;  "The Cave Saint Andrew"

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