Holidays in Poland - National Day of the Third of May (Constitution Day)

Every year in Poland they celebrate the National Day of the Third of May or, as it is also called, the Celebration of the Constitution of the Third of May This day corresponds to a significant event throughout the country: back in 1791, the Constitution of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth of Two Nations was adopted This act formally terminated the Union of Lublin The proposal to celebrate this day came literally immediately - two days after its adoption But due to historical events, the holiday was not celebrated for some time and was banned Such a fate haunted the celebration more than once, but the holiday still received final recognition This was done in 1990, and at the same time the day was officially recognized as a non-working day The Polish Constitution is rightfully considered the oldest act with the highest legal force Next comes the French supreme law, which was only six months behind in adoption Thus, Poland became the first country in Europe to adopt a Constitution at all And second, after America This act was established by the Great Sejm, which was convened in the fall of 1788 In accordance with the norms of the Polish Constitution, it acquired a form of government in the form of a hereditary constitutional monarchy and parliament The election of the latter took place every two years The socialist government, which some time later came to power in Poland, did not welcome this holiday Patriotic Poles did not succumb to such measures and continued to celebrate the Day under socialism At that time, the holiday did not have an official form Currently, Poles widely celebrate this Day An integral part of the celebration are thanksgiving prayers and services that take place throughout the country The services include, in particular, the liturgical solemn Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Poland Also an obligatory part of the celebration is a visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Piłsudski Square in Warsaw This action is accompanied by a parade with a solemn guard and volleys of cannons, and the laying of wreaths Along with this, concert programs are organized Among other things, the country's authorities can arrange for everyone to see the original of the 1971 Constitution Every Pole considers it his duty to celebrate the National Day of the Third of May and greets it with joy To do this, they not only attend various organized concerts, but also organize family celebrations