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| October 13 the new Thailand National Holiday |
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the Ishtar celebration was held each spring on a Sunday ..." amazingdiscoveries.org"... worshipers presented her with two fertility symbols—eggs and rabbits ..." amazingdiscoveries.org | |
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Sakon Nakhon Recent Headline "Cabinet approves Extra public holidays"
The Bridge Holidays had already been on most online calendars. Cabinet approval makes it official |
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National Labor Day
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Monday
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May 4
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Extra (Bridge) Holiday
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Tuesday
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May 5
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Coronation Day
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In the roman days only single men were required to enter military duty.
This created a shortage in the military ranks.
A ban on marriage was imposed, which the Christian priest Valentine ignored, performing marriage ceremonies for soldiers.
While in jail, his prayers healed the jailer’s daughter who was suffering from blindness.
After his execution a note was found written by him: "Your Valentine."
February 14 was celebrated in honor of the roman goddess of marriage, Juno.The story of Juno may well be legend:
Girls names where written on a slip of paper which was placed in a jar. Boys then picked a name and were partnered with the girl for the duration of the three day festival. Participants were said to have been age 14.
Lupercalia was honored with fertility rites on February 14
Saint valentine remains a saint, but the Saint has been removed from most calendars, as the celebrations continue to be focused on love, sex, and promiscuity.
For Buddhists it's a day to celebrate Buddhas teachings. In Thailand, this teaching has been dubbed the 'Heart of Buddhism'.
The day is celebrated with a candlelight procession.
Alcohol sales are forbidden on this Buddhist holy day
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The government of Thailand has declared a five day new years holiday. A look at the calendar will show that this will most likely be acceptable practice worldwide.
Plain logic would be that little work, if any, will be accomplished on Monday, Dec 30, or Thursday Jan 2 and Friday, Jan 3
Let's just declare a nine day holiday and be done with it
Reason for this proclamation is to increase domestic Tourism
| Immigration | Apple's Restaurant | Pit Stop Restaurant | Tippy's Restaurant | Welcome Bar |
According to RYT9 news this is the fifth year that no alcohol is allowed at the Red Cross Fair.
The fair used to be a lot more 'sociable' when one could sip a drink and watch the world go by.
Alcohol only seemed to be a problem during teen targeted concerts
There are some products at the fair, worth a second look.
I suggest making major purchases during the last days, even the day after the fair.
At the closing of the fair vendors are willing to cut prices. Saves on repacking and reshipping expenses.
In 2003 I bought 5 sets of curtains the day after the fair as they were packing up unsold products. A 50% savings.
Of course there are some items you are better off buying before someone else grabs them.
Expect sporadic fireworksProtect your pets provide enclosed shelters
Fireworks began this morning. My neighbor's cat family of nearly a dozen have gone into seclusion.
So that's how I'm gonna tackle the cat invasion.
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| Wall painting, 552d Arty, Germany, 1965 |
