Here in Beirut it is Friday! No, I am not reading my calendar wrong and no, the time difference hasn’t grown exponentially. There is no school tomorrow, therefore it feels like Friday.
The even bigger news is that the holiday tomorrow is a religious holiday recognized by both Christians and Muslims. Yes, it is the ONE thing that is agreed upon by all here in Lebanon. What is the special day? Feast of the Annunciation
For those of you that are still wondering what I am talking about ‘annunciation’ means ‘announcement’. Tomorrow is March 25th, nine months before December 25th. Has the light bulb lit? Tomorrow is the day tradition says the angel Gabriel told Mary she was going to have a baby. Jesus.
The fact that it falls on a Wednesday, the middle of the week more than a week before Spring Break is a wonderful mini-break as we try and hold on for Spring Break itself. I have been looking forward to this week and its two ‘Fridays’ for some time.
Even my daughter declared it to be Friday this morning. For her that means that tomorrow morning, after practicing piano, she gets to use the iPad time she has used by being ready on time so far this week. She came to this conclusion herself and I agreed. Today is Friday after all.
I love two Friday weeks, but two Monday weeks are harder. I have a colleague going to teach in Lebanon this summer, maybe you will work together. I am in a Muslim country and we do not have tomorrow off (but our break starts Friday at 3).
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I love two Friday weeks, but two Monday weeks are harder. I have a colleague going to teach in Lebanon this summer, maybe you will work together. I am in a Muslim country and we do not have tomorrow off (but our break starts Friday at 3).
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So interesting that we get a window into the life in Lebanon.
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I knew what you meant with your It's Friday post. Thanks for explaining the religious holiday being celebrated tomorrow. Hang in there for spring break.
ReplyDeleteWell I just had to click in for an explanation! :) I am on vacation now so I wasn't completely sure of the day! Ha. :) Thank you for a glimpse into Lebanon life. Enjoy this mini break with a longer one coming soon.
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