It's May 1, Happy ___________________?
Today is May 1--a holiday here in Germany. The question is, however, which one. As it happened, three holidays collided this year on the same day: On the Civic side, it is May Day, a European wide holiday similar to Labor Day in the US. On the church side is Ascension Day, remembering the end of Jesus' earthly ministry and anticipating Pentecost. On the Hallmark side, it is also Father's Day in Germany (a Nazi era substitute for Ascension Day that is still recognized--they don't have theirs on the 2nd Sunday in June).
The more practical question, however, is how should one celebrate? Split the celebration into thirds? Try to do them all simultaneously? It probably doesn't matter--but at least try to sleep in--or in our case since sleeping in is rarely and option, have some good family time!
Thanks for your comment Linda,
We had a family over that we have gotten to know here. They have four kids about our kids ages. The mom is a missionary kid from Brasil. The "boys" barbecued and the kids played. We can just use the yards of the Bible school so there is lots and lots of space to play outside. Hope you all are doing well.
Posted by: Julia | Sunday, 04 May 2008 at 07:26 AM
so, how did you spend the holidays? any new favorite family activities?
Posted by: Linda | Sunday, 04 May 2008 at 05:30 AM