Issue 9, November 1998 - Volume 22

 
Issue 9, November 1998 - Volume 22

Lithuania Addresses the Subject of NATO

Vytautas Landsbergis
Lithuania's future is evaluated by the Chairman of Lithuania's Parliament.

English Books for Lithuania: A Real Treasure

Albert and Leona Gustaff
A good book may not be very hard to find with the help of a concerned group.

A Child's Dream can be Fulfilled

Jeanne Dorr
An unexpected trip uncovers a devoted girl's dreams.

Vilnius and the Parking Solution

Edward Baranauskas
Lithuania tackles irritating problems with innovative solutions.

Departments. . .

PERSPECTIVES

CURRENT EVENTS

REFLECTIONS

Archbishop Teofilius Matulionis: The Beatification of a Lithuanian Martyr

Bernadeta Miliauskaite-Harris
A look at the life and trials of a Lithuanian archbishop recently brought forth for beatification.

November Traditions

Visu Sventuju (All Saints' Day) and Velines (All Souls' Day) initiate the month with ancient traditions of honoring the deceased. Graves are decorated with flowers, plants, and burning candles. This was believed to bring spirits nearer and to form a bond between the living and the dead.

Traditionally, St. Andrew's Day marked the beginning of Advent - though it really begins with Nov. 29th. Quiet days and evenings are common during Advent. The foods gracing the supper tables reflect the four-week fast observed in honor of the coming birth.

On the cover:

This Wayside Cross was erected in honor of those deported to Siberia between 1941 and 1943, in the Lithuanian Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois, in 1994. Its benefactors are Julius and Prane Pakalka.