The mostly harmless pedant. ([info]stormdog) wrote,
@ 2008-05-01 08:26:00
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Current mood: working

A happy May Day to all my fellow workers out there. Now all you Americans; get back to your desks, machines, driver's seats, or other instruments of toil! These things won't operate themselves!


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[info]rileybear67
2008-05-01 01:40 pm UTC (link)
*hugs*
Merry Beltaine to you and the 'coon!
See you both tomorrow!

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[info]stormdog
2008-05-01 01:54 pm UTC (link)
Thanks!

Tomorrow? Are you going to be at the coffee gathering?

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[info]rileybear67
2008-05-01 02:11 pm UTC (link)
*laugh*
No, my brain just REALLY wants today to be Friday!
See ya'll Saturday!

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[info]stormdog
2008-05-01 02:18 pm UTC (link)
I can fully relate to that sentiment. *nodnod* We'll see you then!

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[info]sisucore
2008-05-02 12:10 am UTC (link)
Happy Vappu Paaiva!

Vappu, closest holiday translation would be our Labor Day, is the day when all of Finland is drunk...I mean really drunk, everyone drinks until he/she runs out of money or is unable to swallow.

Vappu is the memorial day of Saint Labor, holiday of spring and university students and workers international festival- and demonstrationday. Vappu has been celebrated in Finland since 1890, but in many countries it has been paid day-off since 1918.

In Vappu people drink mead and eat May-day pastries. There's big festivals in streets and in market places with balloons, serpentines, masks, whisks, fart-gas and glowing condoms. People in all ages wear "graduation/student's cap" (think 1930's ship's captain's hat). Students gather around the statue in the biggest cities, washed it and put a cap on its head. It's odd, but any excuse to party right?

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[info]stormdog
2008-05-02 02:51 am UTC (link)
That sounds cool! I love hearing about celebrations in other countries. Thanks!

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