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March 8th - International Women's Day
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To see a world in a Grain of Sand,
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower,
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand,
And eternity in an hour.
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And a Heaven in a Wild Flower,
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand,
And eternity in an hour.
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14 years 1 month ago #16191
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To see a world in a Grain of Sand,
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower,
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand,
And eternity in an hour.
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Not to go into too much detail, it's a day for a celebration for women's economic, political and social achievements.
Here in Croatia it's a very big day, as in most former/present socialistic countries as the day itself started as a political event but blended into to the culture of many countries...
On this day it is customary for men to give the women in their lives - mothers, wives, girlfriends, daughters, colleagues etc - flowers.
It may remind people of Valentine's day but it doesn't have such a big commercial feel to it.
I observed that here in Croatia guys have less problems buying flowers for Woman's day then for Valentine's day. It's really more of a cultural thing. I don't see old man (like 60+ years) walking around with flowers for their ladies on Valentine's day, but I saw a lot of them today - and I really find it cute.
I rather get flowers because someone respects me as a woman then because he needs to buy me something to prove his love; just a bit of a far fetched comparison between Woman's and Valentine's day.
What are you meant to do on International Women's Day? :blink:
Not to go into too much detail, it's a day for a celebration for women's economic, political and social achievements.
Here in Croatia it's a very big day, as in most former/present socialistic countries as the day itself started as a political event but blended into to the culture of many countries...
On this day it is customary for men to give the women in their lives - mothers, wives, girlfriends, daughters, colleagues etc - flowers.
It may remind people of Valentine's day but it doesn't have such a big commercial feel to it.
I observed that here in Croatia guys have less problems buying flowers for Woman's day then for Valentine's day. It's really more of a cultural thing. I don't see old man (like 60+ years) walking around with flowers for their ladies on Valentine's day, but I saw a lot of them today - and I really find it cute.
I rather get flowers because someone respects me as a woman then because he needs to buy me something to prove his love; just a bit of a far fetched comparison between Woman's and Valentine's day.
To see a world in a Grain of Sand,
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower,
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand,
And eternity in an hour.
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14 years 1 month ago #16216
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Nothing to see here, move along folks.
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I never get flowers (unless it is alive and still growing). My husband knows how silly I think they are to get cut flowers. I would rather have something to plant in the garden, or a live plant for the house. But I like having a day for women. I guess I celebrated by shopping in several woman-owned businesses, and buying some new skirts. I bought two shirts, but have to exchange them as they are too small.
Nothing to see here, move along folks.
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14 years 1 month ago #16248
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Eep! I haven't bought a new skirt in so long..
I have a very bad habit of buying too many skirts and not enough tops. Too many shoes too.
I also prefer being given live things. I've already stated my dislike for things that will eventually wilt and die on another thread somewhere..
^.^ I shall remember International Women's Day next year. Funnily enough, I was pretty disrespected yesterday - I was just walking up some stairs and a 'gangster' decided it'd be funny to pat me on the head. The cheek of it. He was two years younger as well..Just taller.
I have a very bad habit of buying too many skirts and not enough tops. Too many shoes too.
I also prefer being given live things. I've already stated my dislike for things that will eventually wilt and die on another thread somewhere..
^.^ I shall remember International Women's Day next year. Funnily enough, I was pretty disrespected yesterday - I was just walking up some stairs and a 'gangster' decided it'd be funny to pat me on the head. The cheek of it. He was two years younger as well..Just taller.
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14 years 1 month ago #16270
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Thanks for the roses, they're lovely!
It's not really a gift-giving day here in Canada. There are some events, mainly held by the women's shelters who deal with the brunt of the violence and discrimination faced by women. I think there may be some marches/parades in some of the bigger cities, but otherwise it's pretty low-key.
It's not really a gift-giving day here in Canada. There are some events, mainly held by the women's shelters who deal with the brunt of the violence and discrimination faced by women. I think there may be some marches/parades in some of the bigger cities, but otherwise it's pretty low-key.
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