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Hydrangeas24 August is Ukraine’s Independence Day. On this day Ukrainians congratulate family, friends and colleagues, thank the defenders and remember the price of freedom. A bright card with Ukrainian symbols is an easy way to send warm words even to people far away. Here you will find patriotic cards from UFL, the meaning of the symbols and short greetings to add to your message.
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The holiday in brief
On 24 August 1991 the Verkhovna Rada adopted the Act of Declaration of Independence of Ukraine. On 1 December 1991 it was confirmed by a nationwide referendum, with more than 90% voting “yes”. Since 1992 Independence Day has been celebrated every year on 24 August, and the day before, 23 August, is National Flag Day.
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Patriotic card collection
Click any image to open it in full size. You can save the cards and send them in a messenger, add them to a social media post or print one to go with a bouquet.
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What the symbols mean
- Tryzub (trident) — the small coat of arms of Ukraine, approved by the Verkhovna Rada on 19 February 1992. The sign dates back to Kyivan Rus and appears on the coins of Prince Volodymyr.
- Blue-and-yellow flag — usually read as a peaceful sky above a wheat field.
- Viburnum (kalyna) — one of the oldest folk symbols: family, love and memory of the native land. Read more in our article on Ukrainian flowers.
- Sunflowers and wheat — symbols of bread, work and fertile land, often combined in blue-and-yellow bouquets.
- Vyshyvanka — the embroidered shirt, a talisman and a sign of belonging to one’s family. See what the patterns mean in Ukrainian embroidery patterns.
Flowers on the coats of arms and flags of other countries are covered in flowers in heraldry.
Short greetings for a card
- Happy Independence Day! Peace, light and strength to all of us — and gratitude to those who protect us.
- May the sky over Ukraine always be peaceful and every home be warm and happy.
- Happy Freedom Day! Let’s take care of each other, our language and our land.
- Happy holiday, my dear ones! May our independence grow stronger and our family always be together.
- Happy Independence Day! Faith, hope and a swift victory.
How to make your greeting special
- Add a few words of your own — a personal message means more than a template.
- For older relatives, print the card and tuck it into a bouquet or gift.
- A blue-and-yellow bouquet of sunflowers, cornflowers, irises or yellow roses is a lovely addition. You can order one with flower delivery in Kyiv.
- Share the card together with a link to a fundraiser for the army or volunteers — your greeting becomes help as well.
FAQ
When is Ukraine’s Independence Day?
Every year on 24 August. It is a public holiday; National Flag Day is on 23 August.
Can I use these images for greetings?
Yes, you can save the images from this collection and send them to family and friends as personal cards.
Which flowers suit Independence Day?
Blue-and-yellow arrangements are the most popular: sunflowers, yellow roses or chrysanthemums with blue irises, cornflowers or delphinium.
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Author: Maria Svitlovir
Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.
