Victory Day began to be celebrated on a large scale only in the mid-60s of the 20th century, after this day was made an official day off. And for ordinary people, this date was initially mournful, because not a single city was spared by the war, in each of them they remembered the dead and saw the wounded front-line soldiers. Now the Patriotic War itself is an event that few people know directly about. But many families continue to remember and honor their ancestors who fought to defend their homeland from the enemy.
Instructions
Step 1
Despite the fact that many years have passed since the end of the war, and the descendants of those who fought live in different states, Victory Day continues to be celebrated. Every year, the authorities take part in parades and rallies and lay flowers at monuments. These celebrations can be part of your weekend.
Step 2
If you have a desire, attend a rally in honor of the holiday, watch a military parade and put flowers at the Eternal Flame or the monument to the fallen soldiers. No matter how anyone treats May 9 (as a holiday or a day of great sorrow), honoring the memory of the innocent victims is sacred.
Step 3
On this day, a lot of different entertainments take place in cities. You can listen to a concert where songs of the war years are sung, or a brass band performance, try traditional soldier's porridge (often active military units bring their field kitchens for this event) and drink a "front" hundred grams. In recent years, sports competitions and costume battles have been organized for young people. Military-patriotic clubs demonstrate their exhibitions.
Step 4
Together with children, you can visit the Museum of Military Glory on this day and look at the equipment of the times of the war in the open-air museum. It is unlikely that you often go to such cultural institutions, so you will definitely find something interesting there for both yourself and your child.
Step 5
A couple of hours can be devoted to watching a good fiction or documentary film dedicated to the events of the Great Patriotic War. Even if you are already familiar with it, you will probably be able to see something new, something that you did not pay attention to before.
Step 6
You can visit an Orthodox church and light a candle for the repose of the dead. Many people do this on this day. They also go to the cemetery to commemorate their relatives who died during the war. By the way, priests often hold funeral services at the monuments to the dead.
Step 7
Get together with the whole family and close friends at the festive table. This can be done at home or, if the weather permits, go outdoors. It is not necessary to make noise and have fun on this day. But if you sit and talk with your family and friends, leaf through family albums and remember all the people dear to you who have passed away, then this will be the best event on this unforgettable day.
Step 8
As a rule, in the evening, after sunset, in many cities festivities end with fireworks. This sight is always delightful and never boring.
