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Happy International Women's Day!
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| FunkyCrew |
... to all charming TOTA ladies :)
| quote: | Women's Day in modern culture
The day remains an official holiday in Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cameroon, China, Cuba, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam, and is observed by men giving the women in their lives - mothers, wives, girlfriends, colleagues, etc., flowers and small gifts. In some countries it is also observed as an equivalent of Mother's Day, where children also give small presents to their mothers and grandmothers.
After the collapse of the Soviet Union celebrations of IWD were abandoned in Armenia. Instead April 7 was introduced as state holiday of ‘Beauty and Motherhood.’ The new holiday immediately got popular among Armenians, as it commemorates one of the main holidays of Armenian Church, Annunciation. However, people still kept celebrating IWD on March 8 as well. Public discussion held on the topic of two ‘Women’s Days’ in Armenia resulted in the recognition of the so called ‘Women’s Month’ which is the period between March 8 and April 7.
In Italy, to celebrate the day, men give yellow mimosas to women.Yellow mimosas and chocolate are also one of the most common March 8 presents in Russia.
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Croatia, Hungary, Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Bulgaria, Romania, Slovenia and Serbia the custom of giving women flowers still prevails. Women sometimes get gifts from their employers too. School children often bring gifts for their teachers as well.
In countries like Portugal, it is usual, at the night of 8 March, groups of women celebrate in "women-only" dinners and parties
In India, IWD holds a lot of significance. Many celebrations are held during the day. This portrays the power of women in the modern era and how vital their role is in the society. |
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| Cro_Addict |
Ur too early!
March 8 :D |
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| FunkyCrew |
| quote: | Originally posted by Cro_Addict
Ur too early!
March 8 :D |
I'm going by Euro time :P
I wish we celebrated it here properly! although there's an event happening tomorrow afternoon, but given weather conditions outside it probably won't be happening anymore :( |
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| Cro_Addict |
| quote: | Originally posted by FunkyCrew
I'm going by Euro time :P
I wish we celebrated it here properly! although there's an event happening tomorrow afternoon, but given weather conditions outside it probably won't be happening anymore :( |
yeah its not really a thing that is celebrated here... a lot of people have never even heard of it...which is kinda odd..lol
immigrant holidays FTW! :gsmile: |
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| FunkyCrew |
| quote: | Originally posted by Cro_Addict
yeah its not really a thing that is celebrated here... a lot of people have never even heard of it...which is kinda odd..lol
immigrant holidays FTW! :gsmile: |
that's why I added a quote and source, just in case :) lots of history behind it! |
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| 1dawoman |
| I like this idea but is it in lieu of mother's day or in addition to....? And, if it is in addition to....I am in total support of Canada adopting this holiday.....a girl can never have enough gifts... |
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| 1dawoman |
| quote: | Originally posted by Vivid Boy
in skanks |
lol.......shut up and go buy us presents..... |
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| Vivid Boy |
| quote: | Originally posted by 1dawoman
lol.......shut up and go buy us presents..... |
how bout i tap the beat of "we will rock you" off your forehead with my cack! |
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| preppie chick |
| quote: | Originally posted by Vivid Boy
in skanks |
marry me? <3 |
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| 1dawoman |
| quote: | Originally posted by Vivid Boy
how bout i tap the beat of "we will rock you" off your forehead with my cack! |
ummmmmm i'll pass although im sure most guys you do that to enjoy that particular Queen ballad...... |
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| preppie chick |
| quote: | Originally posted by 1dawoman
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i'd never fully read your name and totally thought you were a guy... no idea why. lol. :S |
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