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Tag: Walpurgis

  • Last of April, First of Hotdog

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    Valarie Budayr
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      What? You're asking about this blogpost title. Well officially it is the last day of April. Probably no big deal for many of you but for us Swedes, Scandis, and Germans, today is Valborg or Walpurgis. A day marked by big bonfires to send winter on it's way.  Not only is it graduation day…

  • {This Moment}

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    Valarie Budayr
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    {this moment} –A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. Happy Walpurgis or Valborg's Day. Have a great weekend.

  • Valborg-Bonfires,Songs, and Parades.

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    Valarie Budayr
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     Many of you know that I'm of Swedish heritage and own a Swedish company. Today is a really big holiday in Sweden and I thought I would share it with you.     Lit bonfires mark the tradition of "sista April", or the last day of april. As we gather around the "majbrasor"(may fires) with…