On which date is Mother Tongue Day celebrated in Estonia?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 14 March, the birthday of Kristjan Jaak Peterson
- Step 1: The day honours the Estonian language. Step 2. It is held on the birthday of Kristjan Jaak Peterson, an early poet in Estonian. Answer: 14 March, the birthday of Kristjan Jaak Peterson. Why not the others: The other dates are national holidays of a different kind.
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