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- March 11 in History: Lithuania Declares IndependenceOn March 11, 1990, Lithuania declared independence from the Soviet Union. The Soviets reacted harshly to the declaration and eventually sent troops into the capitol city, Vilnius. Despite the Soviet threat, the Lithuanian people won their freedom.
Lithuanian Christmas TraditionsChristmas in Lithuania remains steeped in rural tradition. For the diaspora who have scattered throughout Europe, the United States and elsewhere, the observance of timeless Christmas traditions unites all Lithuanians in a common bond.- Baltic Cuisine: The Foods of Estonia, Latvia and LithuaniaIn this article, I give Baltic cuisine a look.
An Account by Vince-An Awesome Diary of Lithuanian's Struggle for IndependenceLaima Vince is a Lithuanian-American, who assisted with the struggle for independence from the Russians while studying at a university in Lithuania. Her diary clearly states a compelling case of brutality against the Lithuanian people by the Russians.- A Photographer's Guide to LithuaniaLithuania, land of beautiful churches, amazing scenery, stunning architecture, and a heavy history, is a photographer's little-known haven.
China Eliminated by Lithuania in Olympic Men's BasketballChina was able to make it to the final 8 in Men's Basketball, but just seemed out-matched against the Lithuanian team.
Lavish and Luscious Christmas Eve Feasts in Poland, the Ukraine and LithuaniaIn some European countries Christmas would be incomplete without their traditional Christmas Eve feasts.
Gay Travel to LithuaniaAmericans and others used to a more liberal, frank atmosphere, can enjoy gay travel to Lithuania and meet friendly locals. Here are some resources that visitors can use to make gay travel to Lithuania more accommodating.- European TriviaNifty trivia about some of Europe's countries and capital cities.
Lithuania Returns 5-year-old Abuse Victim to Pimp MotherAllegations of a child-sex ring with high-level connections left Lithuanian society in shock. But that quickly turned to outrage after a young girl, was returned to the mother accused of selling her.- Stop the CryingToo many people are crying about not being treated fairly at inappropriate times.
British Tennis Hopes Dashed by Davis Cup Finale in LithuaniaBritish tennis has hit a new low, when teenaged Lithuanians ranked more than 500th in the world can beat England's finest. Meanwhile, Scotland's finest--Andy Murray-was in California. U.S. men's tennis looks terrific by comparison.- Winter in LithuaniaI like winter, when it's cold.
- Baltic Countries OverviewThe member of Baltic countries are : Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
- All Aboard for an Anarchic Art AdventureA travel and arts preview of the June 2009 Monmartre Convention in the self-declared Republic of Uzopis, in Vilnius, Lithuania, which is celebrating gay Paris and the Fluxus art movement as part of the Vilnius European Capital of Culture 2009.
