Mindaugas Day, Statehood Day in Lithuania

Coat of Arms for Lithuania

So the award for the most independent people in the world goes to the people of Lithuania.  Ok maybe not the most independent but the most independence days, three.  Well actually I don't know if that's the most but come on there can't be many counties with more.  The most recent is the separation from the Soviet Union prior to that the Russian Empire (you would think they would get the hint by now) and then back in the 1500's Mindaugas was crowned King with the authority of the Roman Catholic Church.  The last one is what the celebrate on July 7th even though the actual date and location are not known for sure.

Seems to be one of these celebrations that doesn't have many traditions associated with it though it is an offical holiday and people do get the day off.

Links:

http://amandalithuania2009.wordpress.com/2009/07/06/celebrating-lithuanias-statehood-day/

http://www.lithuaniatribune.com/2010/07/06/lithuania-celebrates-the-statehood-day/

http://www.visitlithuania.net/index.php/component/content/article/106-national-holidays/364-crowning-of-king-mindaugas-day-of-statehood.html