Mavzu: Uzbekistan national holidays

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Mavzu: Uzbekistan national holidays 
In Uzbekistan, centuries of foreign influence prior to independence 
helped to form a unique community of people who are distinguished by 
their hospitality, tolerance, close-knit society and readiness to welcome 
others into their happiness. 
Holidays in Uzbekistan are fun celebrations that include both secular 
and religious, local and international, ancient and 20th-century 
observances. With great exuberance, the people of Uzbekistan rise to 
each occasion with gifts, homemade treats, dancing and 
festive gatherings. 
January 1st, New Year 
New Year is one of the most beloved holidays on the Uzbekistan 
calendar. As preparations begin in early December, the weeks leading up 
to the New Year are very celebratory in themselves. City streets, 
transformed by New Year trees and glittering garlands, are filled with 
people rushing to buy toys, gifts, savory delicacies and enough sweets to 
last for days. Santa Claus and his granddaughter Snow Maiden can be 
seen at restaurants, shops and plazas throughout the holiday season. 
As New Year is a family holiday in Uzbekistan, most people prefer to 
spend New Year's Eve at home with their family and relatives. Yet from 
mid-December until the Old New Year on January 13, celebrations are 
held with friends, colleagues and classmates in gatherings which 
typically include an entertainment program, special menu and 
various surprises. Read more... 
January 14, Homeland Defenders’ Day (Men’s Day) 

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On January 14, 1992, the Armed Forces of Uzbekistan were organized 
under the newly independent state, prompting the government to declare 
this date as Homeland Defenders’ Day. 
Although not counted among public holidays in Uzbekistan, Homeland 
Defenders’ Day is a significant event. Celebrations involving the 
Ministry of Defense, Ministry of the Interior, National Security Service 
and other agencies are held in city plazas, where congratulations and 
awards are issued by the government. 
In addition to being a professional military holiday, Homeland 
Defenders’ Day is widely observed as Men’s Day in Uzbekistan. At 
home, school and the workplace, men are congratulated with gifts and 
treated to special meals as a show of respect and admiration for their 
role in the family and their military service. Read more...