Friday 6 December 2013

The Independence Day

Today is a special day for us Finns. The 6th of December we celebrate the Independence Day of our dear country. Today we celebrate the 96th anniversary of Finland. Even the grandfather of the lady of the house was one of the brave men, who fought for our country and lost his life to keep our country independent. So we are very thankful, especially today.

Traditionally, we Finns spend our day off watching the Independence Day Ball the President has every year, from the television. In addition to the government members and some distinguished celebrities, the President invites some ordinary people who he has met during his visits around the country to this fancy event. 

I guess my invitation was lost in the mail or something, I don't have any other explanation for this otherways. Well, maybe next year! That would actually be better, since in a year I won't be a kitten anymore, and I would be allowed to enjoy the famous punch and attend to the after party. Yes, next year is my year.

7 comments:

  1. a veree happee independance day two ewe carlos N yur familee...pleez ta tell yur mom we bee sorree ta lurn bout her gram paw :(

    N yes, we see with sum ESP... a speshull invite goin two ewe.... Carlos De Cat..two a tend de events next yeer N get a place oh honor sew ya CAN get two de "good stuff" at de table ;)

    enjoy yur week oh end...eat plentee oh donuts N sardeenz N see ya bak heer monday !!

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    1. Thank you for your warm thoughts!
      I'm sure next year I'll be enjoying myself at the party, got to start looking for a tuxedo already!

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  2. Dreams CAN come true, so dream lots about this honor for next year!

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  3. Thanks for telling us about your Independence Day, Carlos. Too bad you didn't get invited to the ball, though.

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  4. I've read about the fights Finns have had to become and stay independent, and your history is very impressive. God bless your country.

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