aastaselt

Aastaselt is a term used in Estonian to describe something that happens annually or on an annual basis. It is derived from the word "aasta," which means "year" in Estonian. The term is often used to refer to recurring events, celebrations, or phenomena that take place once every year. For example, the Estonian Christmas Eve (Jõululaupäev) is an aastaselt event that occurs annually on December 24th. Similarly, the Estonian national holiday, Independence Day (Vabaduspäev), is also an aastaselt celebration that takes place on February 24th each year. Aastaselt is a fundamental concept in Estonian culture and society, reflecting the importance of time and tradition in the Estonian way of life. It is used to describe a wide range of events, from cultural festivals and sports competitions to natural phenomena such as the changing of the seasons. The term is also used in a broader sense to describe anything that happens on a regular, yearly cycle.