Dan Reformacije / Reformation Day
On 31st October the Slovenians celebrate Reformation Day. It's a very important day for us because we got our first books (that is, books written in Slovene) on this day in 1550. They were written by the first Slovenian writer Primož Trubar and were published in Tübingen. The books were called Katekizem and Abecednik. Trubar's wish and the reason for these two books were that all Slovenes would learn to read and write so that they could read The Bible (which, in Slovene, is called "Sveto pismo"). Later on, Trubar also translated the entire New Testament into Slovene and wrote about 25 more books.
31st October is a national holiday in Slovenia, so it's a bank holiday (=we don't go to work). Throughout the day there are various events around the country in celebration of Primož Trubar. Just as I'm writing this, I'm listening to a radio show about Trubar's life and work, too.
31st October is a national holiday in Slovenia, so it's a bank holiday (=we don't go to work). Throughout the day there are various events around the country in celebration of Primož Trubar. Just as I'm writing this, I'm listening to a radio show about Trubar's life and work, too.
posted by Wolf @ 3:44 AM
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