
The day usually gets kicked off early by a nationwide children parade after breakfast, then followed up by a graduation parade mid-day and then with an all public kinda thing around dinner time (we usually eat around 4 - 6 pm). This is actually a day that is celebrated by both Norwegians and people with Norwegian ancestry worldwide. Its the day of the year were we as a nation are allowed to show how patriotic we are, but the framework around this day is so much more. Under more normal circumstances we have everything from mobile amusement parks, free cinema for kids, fun and games for everyone, enjoying massive amounts of fast food and just spending time with family and friends.
To
be completely honest here, I do love this day and for me its a day
that even ranks over days like Christmas and New years eve in many
ways. Just because its a day where everyone is gathered and enjoying
themself. For me, it's all about the traditions, or family traditions
and after moving to Peru the day have usually been celebrated by
watching videos from parades and other happenings from my hometown,
but not this year! This is just one other thing that the sars-cov2
virus has ruined for us this year and in many ways, it makes a day
like this so much more important. Its a day we can get together and
celebrate our national strength while we remember those who lost the
battle against the virus.
A day like this does get a brand new meaning in all that is happening right now. It's also something that seems to have been implemented in the planning for the celebration program for my hometown. There seems to be an alternative celebration without the big crowd of people in public spaces. In an attempt to prevent the spread of the virus and this way avoiding taking any risks with the public health, because there will come more days like this in the future. The reality is that we have to focus on keeping each other safe and avoid taking risks that might put anyone into any danger because when this virus blows over we do have a real reason to celebrate. A global celebration and at the same time remembering those who didn't make it!
A day like this does get a brand new meaning in all that is happening right now. It's also something that seems to have been implemented in the planning for the celebration program for my hometown. There seems to be an alternative celebration without the big crowd of people in public spaces. In an attempt to prevent the spread of the virus and this way avoiding taking any risks with the public health, because there will come more days like this in the future. The reality is that we have to focus on keeping each other safe and avoid taking risks that might put anyone into any danger because when this virus blows over we do have a real reason to celebrate. A global celebration and at the same time remembering those who didn't make it!

Having hopes and dreams is important, especially now. Anyway, all I really wanted to do with this post were to say congrats on this day to all Norwegians all over the world. Remember to stay safe, keep the social distancing and at the same time enjoy this day together with those who are important to you! So happy birthday to you all, hope you are having a great day! At the same time, I hope you enjoyed my post and if you did then remember to check me out on social media. On Twitter (Jack White). On Facebook (Jack White Sr) and (Beyond the Horizon). On Instagram (Beyond our Horizon). You can also support my blog through Ko-fi (Jack White Sr).
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