Stating the obvious, you say?
Perhaps, but May 17. is our National Day, and the whole country is hoping for good weather, plenty of ice cream and happy children in parades…
Also, #1 Brat is in the midst of celebrating her graduation, and May 17. marks the end of that as well, with a parade that we’ll go and see.
If I manage to remember my camera tomorrow, there’ll be pictures…
Oh - what are we celebrating? Our independence. The day marks our independence from Denmark and the birth of our very own constitution, both of which happened in 1814. The independence didn’t really last, as Sweden took over, and we were coupled with them until June 7. 1905. Still, May 17. remains the day when Norways constitution was proclaimed, and is a symbolic day of celebration. Lodged in the middle of V Day (May 8.) and June 7., it’s a good day to celebrate both the constitution, the final independence in 1905 and the liberation in 1945…
Stumble it!
