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Monday, May 20, 2013

17th of May



Seventeenth of May is a day of celebration if you live in Norway. More so if you are a child or have children. It is our Constitution day.



I love 17th of May because it represents that we live in a free country. I love it because you can eat as many ice creams as you want (and cake).









I love it because people are dressed up in beautiful regional costumes. I love it because it is the one day when everyone celebrates out in the streets, and in their neighbourhood.











We celebrated the day together with friends and neighbours who came over for brunch before the children’s parade. Everyone brought something to the table (literary) and altogether we had a delicious buffet both early in the day and after the children’s parade and games in our elementary school. These are a just few glimpses... ...for more 17th of May glimpses go here
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11 comments:

  1. Di20 May 2013 at 22:38

    It all looks amazing! I love strawberries and yours look great. I love the costumes as well - there is nothing more memorable than these costumes.

    Oh and I am loving the new blog and your jolly annotations. I wish I knew how to do that.

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    1. Anne Marie21 May 2013 at 09:20

      It's easy Diane, you can do it too. I'll show you anytime!

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  2. Suzy21 May 2013 at 08:56

    That looks like a wonderful meal, and it sounds like a very special day. Thank you for sharing!

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  3. Os Tartarouchos21 May 2013 at 15:32

    Aquí celebramos el día de las letras gallegas, que para mí es el día de Galicia, mi "terriña" querida, así que tenemos algo más en común :)

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    1. Anne Marie21 May 2013 at 23:24

      Y como se celebra? Que haceis? Que se come? (porque seguro que se come algo!) :-)

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    2. Os Tartarouchos22 May 2013 at 00:00

      Pues no chica, la gente lo toma como un festivo insulso, da mucha penita que hasta en eso se nos nota baja la autoestima a los gallegos, no nos queremos ni queremos lo nuestro. Cada año se dedica a un escritor gallego que haya sido importante para el gallego, creo que la gente piensa que es "una cosa que se hace en los colegios" y solo hay una manifestación grande en la capital en defensa de nuestro idioma. Ay! Tendríamos que crear una tradición...

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  4. Jacqueline21 May 2013 at 16:40

    Dearest sweet Anne, this is such a wonderful day for celebration! I am loving all the beautiful costume design...beautiful embroidery! The food looks soo yummie too! Have a beautiful day and love to you!

    jacqueline
    http://jqlinesocuteithurts.typepad.com/

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  5. Anna22 May 2013 at 16:39

    wow! that all looks amazing. And beautiful. :)

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  6. Megan22 May 2013 at 23:39

    Cake and costumes ... That really does look like a fantastic celebration.

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  7. kirsten23 May 2013 at 05:31

    love the national costumes! we participate with the swedish heritage society here and i love when people wear their costumes to events! So fun and pretty!

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  8. Anonymous30 May 2013 at 12:55

    it looks and sounds so nice the way you celebrate this day.

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