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wikiuntamed · 9 months ago

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On this day in Wikipedia: Friday, 16th February

Welcome, nuqneH, merħba, selamat datang 🤗 What does @Wikipedia say about 16th February through the years 🏛️📜🗓️?

16th February 2021 🗓️ : Event - Kherrata Five thousand people gathered in the town of Kherrata, Bejaia Province to mark the two year anniversary of the Hirak protest movement. Demonstrations had been suspended because of the COVID-19 pandemic in Algeria. "Kherrata is a commune in northern Algeria in the Béjaïa Province...."

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16th February 2019 🗓️ : Death - Bruno Ganz Bruno Ganz, Swiss actor (b. 1941) "Bruno Ganz (German: [ˈbruːno ˈɡant͡s] ; 22 March 1941 – 16 February 2019) was a Swiss actor whose career in German stage, television and film productions spanned nearly 60 years. He was known for his collaborations with the directors Werner Herzog, Éric Rohmer, Francis Ford Coppola, and Wim Wenders,..."

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16th February 2014 🗓️ : Death - Ken Farragut Ken Farragut, American football player (b. 1928) "Kenneth David Farragut, Jr. (December 23, 1928 – February 16, 2014) was an American football center. He played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles...."

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16th February 1974 🗓️ : Birth - José Dominguez José Dominguez, Portuguese footballer and manager "José Manuel Martins Dominguez (born 16 February 1974) is a Portuguese former footballer who played as a winger, currently assistant manager of Cypriot First Division club APOEL FC. A diminutive player with above-average technical skills and speed, he started playing professional football not in his..."

16th February 1923 🗓️ : Event - Howard Carter Howard Carter unseals the burial chamber of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. "Howard Carter (9 May 1874 – 2 March 1939) was a British archaeologist and Egyptologist who discovered the intact tomb of the 18th Dynasty Pharaoh Tutankhamun in November 1922, the best-preserved pharaonic tomb ever found in the Valley of the Kings...."

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16th February 1824 🗓️ : Birth - Peter Kosler Peter Kosler, Slovenian lawyer, geographer, and cartographer (d. 1879) "Peter Kosler or Kozler (16 February 1824 – 16 April 1879) was an Austrian-Slovene lawyer, geographer, cartographer, activist, and businessman. He was of ethnic German origin, but also identified with Slovene culture and advocated the peaceful coexistence of the Slovene and German cultures in..."

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16th February 🗓️ : Holiday - Elizabeth Peratrovich Day (Alaska) "Elizabeth Peratrovich (née Elizabeth Jean Wanamaker; Tlingit: Ḵaax̲gal.aat [qʰaχ.ɡʌɬ.ʔatʰ]; July 4, 1911 – December 1, 1958) was an American civil rights activist, Grand President of the Alaska Native Sisterhood, and member of the Tlingit nation who worked for equality on behalf of Alaska Natives...."

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brookston · 9 months ago

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Holidays 2.8

Holidays

Air Force Day (Iran)

Boy Scouts Day

Call Everyone Dave Day (UK)

Camellia Day (Japan)

Colorism Awareness Day

Culture Day (Slovenia)

Day of Release (Elder Scrolls)

Devil’s Footprint Day (UK)

Gas Execution Day

Hold Onto Your Head Day

International Day of Prayer & Awareness Against Human Trafficking

International Septuagint Day

Kelp-Koli Death Day (Shamanism)

Kite Flying Day

Korean People’s Army Foundation Day (North Korea)

Laetitia Asteroid Day

Laugh and Get Rich Day

National Black Women Physicians Day

National Iowa Day

National No One Eats Alone Day

Nick Nolte Day

Opera Day

Prešeren Day (Day of Slovenian Culture; Slovenia)

Prison Service Day (Poland)

Propose Day

Rebel Day

Science Fiction Day

Smiles Are Contagious Day

Tako-ichi (Kite Fair; Tokyo, Japan)

Wear Orange Day

World Marriage Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Chocolate Cheesecake Day

International Scotch Day

National Girl Scout Cookie Day

National Molasses Bar Day

National Potato Lover’s Day

Piscola Day (Chile)

2nd Thursday in February

Giving Hearts Day. [2nd [Thursday]

Independence & Related Days

Byzantium Novum (Declared; 2010) [Unrecognized]

Ramadan Revolution Anniversary Day (Iraq)

New Year’s Days

Tet Holiday (Eve Eve; Vietnam)

Festivals Beginning February 8, 2024

Aachen Carnival (Aachen, Germany) [thru 2.14]

Bahian Carnival (Salvador, Brazil) [thru 2.13]

Bonn Carnival (Bonn, Germany) [thru 2.13]

Busójárás (Mohács Carnival; Mohács, Hungary) [thru 2.13]

Carriacou and Petite Martinique Carnival (Hillsborough, Grenada) [thru 2.13]

Carnival of Cádiz (Cádiz, Spain) [thru 2.18]

Carnival of Ivrea (Battle of the Oranges; Ivrea, Italy) [thru 2.13]

Carnival of Mazatlan (Mazatlan, Mexico) [thru 2.13]

Carnival of Monthey (Monthey, Switzerland) [thru 2.13]

Carnival of Solsona (Solsona, Spain) [thru 2.14]

Carnival of Vilanova i la Geltrú (Vilanova i la Geltrú, Spain) [thru 2.14]

Cologne Carnival (Cologne, Germany) [thru 2.14]

Düsseldorf Carnival (Düsseldorf, Germany) [thru 2.14]

Florida State Fair (Tampa, Florida) [thru 2.19]

Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference (Mt. Pleasant, Michigan) [thru 2.9]

Ice Dance Music Fest (Appleton, Wisconsin) [thru 2.10]

Lucerne Carnival (Lucerne, Switzerland) [thru 2.12]

Mainz Carnival (Mainz, Germany) [thru 2.14]

Rabadan Carnival (Bellinzona, Switzerland) [thru 2.13]

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo (San Antonio, Texas) [thru 2.25]

Sitges Carnival (Sitges, Spain) [thru 2.14]

Warsaw Carnival (Warsaw, Poland) [thru 2.13]

Feast Days

Avoid Artichokes Day (Pastafarian)

Candle Spell for Springtime Wishes Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Cuthmann of Steyning (Christian; Saint)

Elffled of Whitby (Christian; Saint)

Elfleda (Christian; Virgin)

Fat Thursday [Thursday before Shrove Tuesday] (a.k.a. ...

Feast of the Incappucciati (Italy)

Fettiger Donnerstag (a.k.a. Greasy Thursday; Germany)

Giovedi Grasso

Mad Thursday

Paczki Day (Poland)

Schmutziger Donnerstag (Dirty Thursday; Switzerland)

Weiberfastnach (Women’s Carnival; Germany)

Franz Marc (Artology)

Ganymede’s Day (Pagan)

George Dawe (Artology)

Gerolamo Emiliani (a.k.a. Jerome Emiliani; Christian; Saint)

Get Naked Day (Pastafarian)

Guercino (Artology)

Ha-Ri-Ku-Yo (a.k.a. Hard Kuyo or Festival for the Broken Needles, day of rest for needles; Japan)

Jerome Emiliani (Christian; Saint)

John Grisham (Writerism)

John of Matha, founder of the Order of Trinitarians (Christian; Saint)

Josephine Bakhita (Christian; Saint)

Jules Verne (Writerism)

Juventius of Pavia (Christian; Saint)

Kevin Koala (Muppetism)

Maha Shivaratri (Festival to Lord Shiva; Hinduism)

Meingold of Huy (Christian; Martyr)

Narvik Sun Pageant Day (Vinterfestuka; Norway)

Niceties (a.k.a. Nizier, of Besançon (Christian; Saint)

Nirvana Day (a.k.a. Parinirvana; Mahayana Buddhism)

Paula Modersohn-Becker (Artology)

Paul, Bishop of Verdun (Christian; Saint)

Praxiteles (Positivist; Saint)

The Prophet’s Ascension (a.k.a. ...

Al Isra et Al Mirage (Djibouti)

Isra and Miraj (Kuwait)

Isra Mikraj (Brunei)

Isra’ Mi’raj Nabi Muhammed SAW (Indonesia)

Lailat al Miraj

Leilat al-Meiraj (Comoros)

Maha Shivaratri (South Africa, UK, US)

Miradji (Matotte)

The Prophet’s Ascension (West Bank and Gaza)

Star Festival (China; Everyday Wicca)

Stephen of Muret (a.k.a. Stephen of Grandmont; Christian; Saint)

Teletubbie Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Vartan (Christian; Saint) [Armenia]

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Butsumetsu (仏滅 Japan) [Unlucky all day.]

Very Unlucky Day (Grafton’s Manual of 1565) [9 of 60]

Premieres

Aloha, Scooby-Doo! (WB Animated Film; 2005)

Andrew Bird & the Mysterious Production of Eggs, by Andrew Bird (Album; 2005)

Better Call Saul (TV Series; 2015)

Billion Dollar Boner (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1960)

Birth of a Nation (Racist Silent Film; 1915)

Blackbeard’s Ghost (Film; 1968)

The Black Mountain, by Augusta Holmes (Opera; 1895)

Boris Godunov, by Modest Mussorgsky (Opera; 1874)

The Cat Came Back (WB MM Cartoon; 1936)

Catwoman: Hunted (WB Animated Film; 2022)

Charley’s Aunt (Silent Film; 1925)

Collateral Damage (Film; 2002)

Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean (Broadway Play; 1982)

Disney California Adventure (Theme Park; 2001)

(Don’t Go Back To) Rockville, recorded by R.E.M. (Song; 1981)

Duel Controls or Put It in Second (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S6, Ep. 343; 1965)

The Early Bird and the Worm (Happy Harmonies Cartoon; 1936)

Flora, by Marco da Gagliano and Jacopo Peri (Opera; 1735) [1st Opera performed in US]

The Fog (Film; 1980)

Fortune Hunters (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1946)

The 42nd Parallel, by John Dos Passos (Novel; 1930)

Good Times (TV Series;1974)

Hamlet (Film; 1991)

The Harder They Come (Film; 1973)

Heaven Help Us (Film; 1985)

In Bruges (Film; 2008)

Katy Perry, by Katy Perry (Album; 2004)

Lambert the Sheepish Lion (Disney Cartoon; 1952)

L.A. Story (Film; 1991)

Legion (TV Series; 2017)

The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (Animated Film; 2019)

The Magic Toyshop, by Angela Carter (Novel; 1967)

The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot (Film; 2019)

Marquee Moon, by Television (Album; 1977)

A Message to Gracias (WB LT Cartoon; 1964)

Midnight Madness (Film; 1980)

Mischief (Film; 1985)

Nearlyweds (Famous/Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1957)

Needy, by Ariana Grande (Song; 2019)

Nobody Love, by Tori Kelly (Song; 2015)

Planet of the Apes (Film; 1968)

Radio Free Europe, recorded by R.E.M. (Song; 1981)

Razzberries, featuring Farmer Al Falfa (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1931)

The Robot (Betty Boop Cartoon; 1932)

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (Film; 1991)

She Was a Lady (a.k.a. The Saint Meets His Match or Angels of Doom), by Leslie Charteris (Novel; 1931) [Saint #8]

Stop in the Name of Love (Song; 1965)

Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, by Sergei Rachmaninoff (Symphony; 1908)

Taxi Driver (Film; 1976)

They Didn’t Pick Up Our Option or Show Down (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S6, Ep. 344; 1965)

Witness (Film; 1985)

Today’s Name Days

Hieronymus, Josefina, Josefine (Austria)

Jerko, Jeronim, Jozefina, Mladen (Croatia)

Milada (Czech Republic)

Corintha (Denmark)

Taalo, Tali, Talis, Talvo (Estonia)

Laina (Finland)

Jacqueline (France)

Elfrieda, Hieronymus (Germany)

Zacharias (Greece)

Aranka (Hungary)

Giacomina, Girolamo, Jacqueline (Italy)

Aldona, Anatols, Blazma (Latvia)

Daugvilė, Dromantas, Honorata, Saliamonas (Lithuania)

Åshild, Åsne (Norway)

Gniewomir, Gniewosz, Honorat, Jan, Ksenofont, Lucjusz, Paweł, Piotr, Salomon, Sebastian, Żaklina (Poland)

Teodor, Zaharia (Romania)

Maria (Russia)

Zoja (Slovakia)

Jerónimo, Josefina (Spain)

Dick, Rikard (Sweden)

Beula, Beulah, Clay, Clayton, Cleve, Cleveland, Clive, Clyde (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 39 of 2024; 327 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 4 of week 6 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Luis (Rowan) [Day 19 of 28]

Chinese: Month 12 (Yi-Chou), Day 29 (Ren-Yin)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 29 Shevat 5784

Islamic: 28 Rajab 1445

J Cal: 9 Grey; Twosday [9 of 30]

Julian: 26 January 2024

Moon: 3%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 11 Homer (2nd Month) [Praxiteles)

Runic Half Month: Elhaz (Elk) [Day 15 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 50 of 89)

Zodiac: Capricorn (Day 18 of 28)

#calendar #Holidays

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brookstonalmanac · 9 months ago

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Holidays 2.8

Holidays

Air Force Day (Iran)

Boy Scouts Day

Call Everyone Dave Day (UK)

Camellia Day (Japan)

Colorism Awareness Day

Culture Day (Slovenia)

Day of Release (Elder Scrolls)

Devil’s Footprint Day (UK)

Gas Execution Day

Hold Onto Your Head Day

International Day of Prayer & Awareness Against Human Trafficking

International Septuagint Day

Kelp-Koli Death Day (Shamanism)

Kite Flying Day

Korean People’s Army Foundation Day (North Korea)

Laetitia Asteroid Day

Laugh and Get Rich Day

National Black Women Physicians Day

National Iowa Day

National No One Eats Alone Day

Nick Nolte Day

Opera Day

Prešeren Day (Day of Slovenian Culture; Slovenia)

Prison Service Day (Poland)

Propose Day

Rebel Day

Science Fiction Day

Smiles Are Contagious Day

Tako-ichi (Kite Fair; Tokyo, Japan)

Wear Orange Day

World Marriage Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Chocolate Cheesecake Day

International Scotch Day

National Girl Scout Cookie Day

National Molasses Bar Day

National Potato Lover’s Day

Piscola Day (Chile)

2nd Thursday in February

Giving Hearts Day. [2nd [Thursday]

Independence & Related Days

Byzantium Novum (Declared; 2010) [Unrecognized]

Ramadan Revolution Anniversary Day (Iraq)

New Year’s Days

Tet Holiday (Eve Eve; Vietnam)

Festivals Beginning February 8, 2024

Aachen Carnival (Aachen, Germany) [thru 2.14]

Bahian Carnival (Salvador, Brazil) [thru 2.13]

Bonn Carnival (Bonn, Germany) [thru 2.13]

Busójárás (Mohács Carnival; Mohács, Hungary) [thru 2.13]

Carriacou and Petite Martinique Carnival (Hillsborough, Grenada) [thru 2.13]

Carnival of Cádiz (Cádiz, Spain) [thru 2.18]

Carnival of Ivrea (Battle of the Oranges; Ivrea, Italy) [thru 2.13]

Carnival of Mazatlan (Mazatlan, Mexico) [thru 2.13]

Carnival of Monthey (Monthey, Switzerland) [thru 2.13]

Carnival of Solsona (Solsona, Spain) [thru 2.14]

Carnival of Vilanova i la Geltrú (Vilanova i la Geltrú, Spain) [thru 2.14]

Cologne Carnival (Cologne, Germany) [thru 2.14]

Düsseldorf Carnival (Düsseldorf, Germany) [thru 2.14]

Florida State Fair (Tampa, Florida) [thru 2.19]

Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference (Mt. Pleasant, Michigan) [thru 2.9]

Ice Dance Music Fest (Appleton, Wisconsin) [thru 2.10]

Lucerne Carnival (Lucerne, Switzerland) [thru 2.12]

Mainz Carnival (Mainz, Germany) [thru 2.14]

Rabadan Carnival (Bellinzona, Switzerland) [thru 2.13]

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo (San Antonio, Texas) [thru 2.25]

Sitges Carnival (Sitges, Spain) [thru 2.14]

Warsaw Carnival (Warsaw, Poland) [thru 2.13]

Feast Days

Avoid Artichokes Day (Pastafarian)

Candle Spell for Springtime Wishes Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Cuthmann of Steyning (Christian; Saint)

Elffled of Whitby (Christian; Saint)

Elfleda (Christian; Virgin)

Fat Thursday [Thursday before Shrove Tuesday] (a.k.a. ...

Feast of the Incappucciati (Italy)

Fettiger Donnerstag (a.k.a. Greasy Thursday; Germany)

Giovedi Grasso

Mad Thursday

Paczki Day (Poland)

Schmutziger Donnerstag (Dirty Thursday; Switzerland)

Weiberfastnach (Women’s Carnival; Germany)

Franz Marc (Artology)

Ganymede’s Day (Pagan)

George Dawe (Artology)

Gerolamo Emiliani (a.k.a. Jerome Emiliani; Christian; Saint)

Get Naked Day (Pastafarian)

Guercino (Artology)

Ha-Ri-Ku-Yo (a.k.a. Hard Kuyo or Festival for the Broken Needles, day of rest for needles; Japan)

Jerome Emiliani (Christian; Saint)

John Grisham (Writerism)

John of Matha, founder of the Order of Trinitarians (Christian; Saint)

Josephine Bakhita (Christian; Saint)

Jules Verne (Writerism)

Juventius of Pavia (Christian; Saint)

Kevin Koala (Muppetism)

Maha Shivaratri (Festival to Lord Shiva; Hinduism)

Meingold of Huy (Christian; Martyr)

Narvik Sun Pageant Day (Vinterfestuka; Norway)

Niceties (a.k.a. Nizier, of Besançon (Christian; Saint)

Nirvana Day (a.k.a. Parinirvana; Mahayana Buddhism)

Paula Modersohn-Becker (Artology)

Paul, Bishop of Verdun (Christian; Saint)

Praxiteles (Positivist; Saint)

The Prophet’s Ascension (a.k.a. ...

Al Isra et Al Mirage (Djibouti)

Isra and Miraj (Kuwait)

Isra Mikraj (Brunei)

Isra’ Mi’raj Nabi Muhammed SAW (Indonesia)

Lailat al Miraj

Leilat al-Meiraj (Comoros)

Maha Shivaratri (South Africa, UK, US)

Miradji (Matotte)

The Prophet’s Ascension (West Bank and Gaza)

Star Festival (China; Everyday Wicca)

Stephen of Muret (a.k.a. Stephen of Grandmont; Christian; Saint)

Teletubbie Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Vartan (Christian; Saint) [Armenia]

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Butsumetsu (仏滅 Japan) [Unlucky all day.]

Very Unlucky Day (Grafton’s Manual of 1565) [9 of 60]

Premieres

Aloha, Scooby-Doo! (WB Animated Film; 2005)

Andrew Bird & the Mysterious Production of Eggs, by Andrew Bird (Album; 2005)

Better Call Saul (TV Series; 2015)

Billion Dollar Boner (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1960)

Birth of a Nation (Racist Silent Film; 1915)

Blackbeard’s Ghost (Film; 1968)

The Black Mountain, by Augusta Holmes (Opera; 1895)

Boris Godunov, by Modest Mussorgsky (Opera; 1874)

The Cat Came Back (WB MM Cartoon; 1936)

Catwoman: Hunted (WB Animated Film; 2022)

Charley’s Aunt (Silent Film; 1925)

Collateral Damage (Film; 2002)

Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean (Broadway Play; 1982)

Disney California Adventure (Theme Park; 2001)

(Don’t Go Back To) Rockville, recorded by R.E.M. (Song; 1981)

Duel Controls or Put It in Second (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S6, Ep. 343; 1965)

The Early Bird and the Worm (Happy Harmonies Cartoon; 1936)

Flora, by Marco da Gagliano and Jacopo Peri (Opera; 1735) [1st Opera performed in US]

The Fog (Film; 1980)

Fortune Hunters (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1946)

The 42nd Parallel, by John Dos Passos (Novel; 1930)

Good Times (TV Series;1974)

Hamlet (Film; 1991)

The Harder They Come (Film; 1973)

Heaven Help Us (Film; 1985)

In Bruges (Film; 2008)

Katy Perry, by Katy Perry (Album; 2004)

Lambert the Sheepish Lion (Disney Cartoon; 1952)

L.A. Story (Film; 1991)

Legion (TV Series; 2017)

The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (Animated Film; 2019)

The Magic Toyshop, by Angela Carter (Novel; 1967)

The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot (Film; 2019)

Marquee Moon, by Television (Album; 1977)

A Message to Gracias (WB LT Cartoon; 1964)

Midnight Madness (Film; 1980)

Mischief (Film; 1985)

Nearlyweds (Famous/Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1957)

Needy, by Ariana Grande (Song; 2019)

Nobody Love, by Tori Kelly (Song; 2015)

Planet of the Apes (Film; 1968)

Radio Free Europe, recorded by R.E.M. (Song; 1981)

Razzberries, featuring Farmer Al Falfa (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1931)

The Robot (Betty Boop Cartoon; 1932)

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (Film; 1991)

She Was a Lady (a.k.a. The Saint Meets His Match or Angels of Doom), by Leslie Charteris (Novel; 1931) [Saint #8]

Stop in the Name of Love (Song; 1965)

Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, by Sergei Rachmaninoff (Symphony; 1908)

Taxi Driver (Film; 1976)

They Didn’t Pick Up Our Option or Show Down (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S6, Ep. 344; 1965)

Witness (Film; 1985)

Today’s Name Days

Hieronymus, Josefina, Josefine (Austria)

Jerko, Jeronim, Jozefina, Mladen (Croatia)

Milada (Czech Republic)

Corintha (Denmark)

Taalo, Tali, Talis, Talvo (Estonia)

Laina (Finland)

Jacqueline (France)

Elfrieda, Hieronymus (Germany)

Zacharias (Greece)

Aranka (Hungary)

Giacomina, Girolamo, Jacqueline (Italy)

Aldona, Anatols, Blazma (Latvia)

Daugvilė, Dromantas, Honorata, Saliamonas (Lithuania)

Åshild, Åsne (Norway)

Gniewomir, Gniewosz, Honorat, Jan, Ksenofont, Lucjusz, Paweł, Piotr, Salomon, Sebastian, Żaklina (Poland)

Teodor, Zaharia (Romania)

Maria (Russia)

Zoja (Slovakia)

Jerónimo, Josefina (Spain)

Dick, Rikard (Sweden)

Beula, Beulah, Clay, Clayton, Cleve, Cleveland, Clive, Clyde (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 39 of 2024; 327 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 4 of week 6 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Luis (Rowan) [Day 19 of 28]

Chinese: Month 12 (Yi-Chou), Day 29 (Ren-Yin)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 29 Shevat 5784

Islamic: 28 Rajab 1445

J Cal: 9 Grey; Twosday [9 of 30]

Julian: 26 January 2024

Moon: 3%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 11 Homer (2nd Month) [Praxiteles)

Runic Half Month: Elhaz (Elk) [Day 15 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 50 of 89)

Zodiac: Capricorn (Day 18 of 28)

#Holidays

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safereturndoubtful · 1 year ago

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Razloge, Risjnak National Park, Croatia

Tuesday 26th September

All this rugby is having the effect of lowering my cultural intake. I’ve actually watched every game so far, which I didn’t think I would. Correspondingly, I haven’t seen a film for 3 weeks, and whereas I usually get through 6 books a week, I’m down to half that.

I’ll finish a book from a very good Slovenian author later today, Evald Flisar. Previously I have read ‘My Father’s Dreams’, and am currently on ‘Three Loves, One Death’. This, is much lighter than Dreams, about a seemingly dysfunctional family moving out of the city to live in a mountain village.

A couple of unforced errors have been the highlights of the last couple of days. My brain is addled with rugby at the moment.. Yesterday we left Krn and drove about an hour to the southeast of the country, the high country close to the Croatian border, thereby joining the Dinaric Alps which began a bit further north at the Julian Alps. They extend 700 kilometres to the south to the Accurseds, in Albania. I will be amongst them until the winter chases me lower.

Around lunchtime I stopped off at an 1816 dam, or water barrier. It was a warm afternoon, and an ideal spot for an hour’s wander.

My first error was not remembering Slovenian road regulations. I thought I was observing the speed limit, after a sign for 70 slowed me, but a speed camera caught me entering a village. The yellow sign for the village is a speed sign in itself, for 50 kph, and unlike in most EU countries, the speed limit doesn’t show on Google Maps navigation. The guy told me he had to write a ticket, and that the fine was 120 euros, though foreigners had to pay cash, of half that. I had 40 euros, and he said he would settle for that. Though I did get a ticket, it did seem a bit smelly..

The weather had been fine all day, but approaching the forested Snežnik massif I climbed into cloud. Despite being quite busy in the holiday season, and not that far from cities, this is a remote region. The roads are forest tracks and not sealed, and very few places have cell phone reception. So the last twenty kilometres or so were slow going. My dilly-dallying along the way meant I didn’t get to the hikers’ car park until 6 pm, and by then, at 1300 metres, it was only 9C, with a strong wind also. Quietly watching True Detective (Season 1, for a second time) later in the evening, I was momentarily disturbed when a branch from a tree above fell and hit the windscreen.

This morning much of the thicker cloud had lifted, though cling to the peaks, the highest of all, the mountain of Snežnika at 1796 metres, my mission for the morning. But it was delayed by my second unforced error.

Trying to get the van to a higher car park, the wet sandy gravel and gradient was too much, and I needed to reverse to a parking place thirty metres or so behind. But I got the van stuck. You think I would learn, this is the third time now. Spain last year, and Norway the year before that. It’s front wheel drive, and just too heavy at the back.

I dug out the gravel to be left with bare rock, which took a half hour or so, then by good fortune a car arrived, the only one of the day, a young Polish couple. With their help I could reverse a few centimetres only from the precarious edge, and drop of 100 metres.. exciting stuff.

I was deceived into thinking the mountain was quiet. It was apart from two groups. The first was a group of Austrian environmental scientists teaming up with their Slovenian counterparts who were hosting them. This is a Bio-Reserve park, of special ecological importance.

The second, was a school group… they haunt me…

Close to the summit is a refuge, which usually only opens in the summer months, but the teachers of this group of fifty 17 year olds had called ahead. I arrived ten minutes or so before them. A guy already there told me of a tame red fox that customers encouraged with snacks. Not today though, as he had been hurried away by Roja just a few minutes before.. It was a 6 mile round trip, a climb of just less than 600 metres, and took about two and a half hours.

Back at the van we then drove an hour or so across the Croatian border. The cloud had cleared while I was climbing and the afternoon was with a clear sky. I’m now in the Risnjak National Park, in the far northwest corner of Croatia. Much of this area has become depopulated over the last twenty years. I’m up at a remote village that has practically no population apart from a couple of older farmers and a few holiday conversions. Without the wind of last night, it is one of the quietest places I have been in for some time. At 560 meters asl and 7 pm, it is a very pleasant 20C. I will stay a second night here I think, it is a really good place.

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France Prešeren - Sonetni venec

1 Poet tvoj nov Slovencem venec vije, 'z petnajst sonetov ti tako ga spleta, da magistrále, pesem trikrat peta, vseh drugih skupaj veže harmoníje. Iz njega izvira, vanjga se spet zlije po vrsti pesem vsacega soneta; prihodnja v prednje koncu je začeta; enak je pevec vencu poezije: Vse misli zvirajo 'z ljubezni ene in kjer ponoči v spanju so zastale, zbudé se, ko spet zarja noč prežene. Ti si življenja moj'ga magistrále, glasil se 'z njega, ko ne bo več mene, ran mojih bo spomin in tvoje hvale. 2 Ran mojih bo spomin in tvoje hvale glasil Slovencem se prihodnje čase, ko mi na zgodnjem grobu mah porase, v njem zdanje bodo bolečine spale. Prevzetne kakor ti dekleta zale, ko bodo slišale teh pesmi glase, srcá železne d'jale preč opáse, zvestó ljubezen bodo bolj spošt'vale. Vreména bodo Kranjcem se zjasnile, jim milše zvezde kakor zdaj sijale, jim pesmi bolj sloveče se glasile; vendàr te bodo morebit' ostale med njimi, ker njih poezije mile iz srca svoje so kalí pognale. 3 Iz srca svoje so kalí pognale, ki bolečin molčati dalj ne more; enak sem pevcu, ki je Leonóre pel Estijánke imenitne hvale. Das' od ljubezni usta so molčále, ki mu mračila je mladósti zore, ki v upu nič imela ni podpore, skriváj so pesmi jo razodevále. Željá se ogenj v meni ne poleže, das upa tvoj pogled v srce ne vlije, strah razžalíti te mi jezik veže. Bridkóst, k' od nje srcé več ne počije, odkrivajo njegove skrivne teže mokrócveteče rož'ce poezije. 4 Mokrócveteče rož'ce poezíje očítajo to, kar se v prsih skriva. Srcé mi je postalo vrt in njiva, kjer seje zdaj ljubezen elegíje. Njih sonce ti si. V oknu domačíje ne da te najti, luč ti ljubezniva, v gledišču, na sprehodih sreča kriva, ne v krajih, kjer plesávk vrstà se vije. Koliko krátov me po mestu žêne zagledat' tebe želja; ne odkrije se meni obraz lepote zaželêne. V samoti iz oči mi solza lije, zatórej pesmi tebi v čast zložêne iz krajev niso, ki v njih sonce sije. 5 Iz krajev niso, ki v njih sonce sije, kjer tvoje milo se okó ozira, kjer vsa v pogledu tvojem skrb umira, vseh bolečin se pozabljívost pije; kjer se veselje po obrazu zlije, kjer mine jeza nótranj'ga prepira, kjer petje 'z polnega srca izvira, zbude se v srcu sladke harmoníje. Kjer porošêno od ljubezni čiste, kalí, kar žlahtnega je, žene zale, ko, ki budí dih pomladánski liste, od tamkaj niso pesmi tvoje hvale, pomladi srečne, blagodarne tiste cel čas so blagih sápic pogreš'vále. 6 Cel čas so blagih sapic pogreš'vále, od tebe, drage deklice prevzetne, prinesle niso bóžicam prijetne, ki bi bila jih oživíla, hvale. Bilé so v strahu, da boš ti, da zale Slovenke, nemško govorit' umetne, jih boste, ker s Parnása so očetne dežele, morebiti zanič'vale. Kaméne naše, zapuščene bož'ce, samíce so pozábljene žal'vale, le tujke so častile Kranjcev množ'ce. Cvetlice naše poezije stale do zdaj so vrh snežnikov redke rož'ce, obdájale so utrjene jih skale. 7 Obdajale so utrjene jih skale, ko nekdaj Orfejovih strun glasóve, ki so jim ljudstva Tracije surove krog Hema, Ródope bile se vdale. De bi nebesa milost nam skazale! otajat' Krajna našega sinove, njih in Slovencov vseh okrog rodove, z domačmi pesmam' Orfeja poslale! De bi nam srca vnel za čast dežele, med nami potolažil razprtije, in spet zedinil rod Slovenš'ne cele! De b' od sladkóte njega poezije potihnil ves prepir, bile vesele viharjov jeznih mrzle domačije! 8 Viharjov jeznih mrzle domačije bile pokrajine naše so, kar, Samo! tvoj duh je zginil, kar nad tvojo jamo pozabljeno od vnukov veter brije. Oblóžile očetov razprtije s Pipínovim so jarmom sužno ramo od tod samó krvavi punt poznamo, boj Vitovca in ropanje Turčíje. Minuli sreče so in slave časi, ker vredne dela niso jih budile, omólknili so pesmi sladki glási. Kar niso jih zatrle časov sile, kar raste rož na mladem nam Parnasi, izdíhljeji, solzé so jih redile. 9 Izdíhljeji, solzé so jih redile s Parnasa mojga rožice prič'joče: solzé 'z ljubezni so do tebe vroče, iz domovinske so ljubezni lile. Skeleče misli, de Slovenec mile ne ljubi matere, vanj upajoče, de tebe zame vneti ni mogoče, z bridkostjo so srcé mi napolnile. Željé rodile so prehrepeneče, de s tvojim moje bi ime slovelo, domače pesmi milo se glaseče; željé, de zbudil bi Slovenš'no célo, de bi vrnili k nam se časi sreče, jim moč so dale rasti nevesélo. 10 Jim moč so dale rasti neveselo, ko zgodnja roža raste, zapeljána od mlad'ga sonca kopnega svečána, ak' nekaj dni se smeja ji veselo; al nagne žalostno glavíco velo, megla k' od burje prileti prignana in pade iz nebes strupena slana, pokrije sneg goré in polje celo. Sijálo sonce je podobe zale, pogleda tvoj'ga pil sem žarke mile, ljubezni so cvetlice kal pognale. Nad žarki sonca so se te zmotile, na mrazu zapuščene so ostale, ur temnih so zatírale jih sile. 11 Ur temnih so zatirale jih sile vse pevca dni, ki té ti pesmi poje; obup, življenja gnus začela boje, Erín'je vse so se ga polastíle. Ko v veži je Orést Diáne mile zadóbil spet bil zdravje duše svoje, tak bi bilé se od ljubezni tvoje vmirile prsi, lica se zjasníle. Zbežále so te sanje kratkočasne, biló blisk nagel upanje je celo, ki le temnejši noč stori, ko ugasne. Od tod ni več srcé biló veselo; kakó bilé bi poezije jasne! Lej, torej je bledó njih cvetje velo! 12 Lej, torej je bledó njih cvetje velo in redke so in slabe, nebogljene, v zidéh tak podrtíje zapuščene rasejo včasih rože neveselo, ki jim kropiv krdelo rejo vzelo in kar nežláhtnih zélišč kal tam žene; ali ak' v gredice vrta jih zelene kdo presadi, cvetejo koj veselo. Tak' blizu mojiga bi srcá kraljice, bi blizu tebe, sonca njih, dobile moč kvišku rasti poezij cvetlice; ak' hočeš, da bi zaljši cvet rodile, veselo vele vzdignile glavice, jim iz oči ti pošlji žarke mile! 13 Jim iz oči ti pošlji žarke mile, mi gledati daj lic svetlobo zorno! Le nji teme kraljestvo je pokorno, samo njo bógajo viharjev sile. Skrbí verige bodo odstopíle, odpadlo bo železje njih okorno, s preblago tvojo pomočjo podporno vse njih se rane bodo zacelíle. Zjasnílo se mi bo spet mračno líce, spet upanje bo v srcu zelenelo in ústom dalo sladke govoríce; na novo bo srcé spet oživelo, v njem rasle jasnih poezíj cvetlice in gnale bodo nov cvet bolj veselo. 14 In gnale bodo nov cvet bolj veselo, ko rože, kadar mine zima huda in spet pomlad razklada svoja čuda, razsipa po drevesih cvetje belo. In toplo sonce vabi ven čebelo, pastir rumene zarje ne zamúda, v grmovju slavček poje spet brez truda, veselje preleti naturo celo. O, vem, da niso vredne take sreče, od straha, da nadležne poezije bi ne bilé ti, mi srce trepeče. Naj pesmi milost tvoja vsaj obsije, ki iz njih, hladiti rane si skeleče, poet tvoj nov Slovencem venec vije. Magistrale Poet tvoj nov Slovencem venec vije, Ran mojih bo spomin in tvoje hvale, Iz srca svoje so kali pognale Mokrócveteče rož'ce poezíje. Iz krajev niso, ki v njih sonce sije; Cel čas so blagih sapic pogreš'vále, Obdájale so vtrjene jih skale, Viharjev jeznih mrzle domačije. Izdíhljaji, solzé so jih redíle, Jim moč so dale rasti neveselo, Ur temnih so zatirale jih sile. Lej, torej je bledo njih cvetje velo! Jim iz oči ti pošlji žarke mile In gnale bodo nov cvet bolj veselo.

#france prešeren #sonetni venec #slovenska poezija #slovenski kulturni praznik #8. februar #slovenian national cultural holiday #poetry #romantika #evropska romantika #romanticism #european romanticism

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haga-grimalkin · 5 years ago

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Krampusnacht - night of Krampus

In Central European folklore, Krampus is a horned, anthropomorphic figure described as "half-goat, half-demon", who, during the Christmas season, punishes children who have misbehaved, in contrast with Saint Nicholas, who rewards the well-behaved with gifts. Krampus is one of the companions of Saint Nicholas in several regions including Austria, Bavaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Northern Italy including South Tyrol and the Province of Trento, Slovakia, and Slovenia.The origin of the figure is unclear; some folklorists and anthropologists have postulated it as having pre-Christian origins.

In traditional parades and in such events as the Krampuslauf (English: Krampus run), young men dressed as Krampus participate; such events occur annually in most Alpine towns. Krampus is featured on holiday greeting cards called Krampuskarten.

Origins

The history of the Krampus figure has been theorized as stretching back to pre-Christian Alpine traditions.

Discussing his observations in 1975 while in Irdning, a small town in Styria, anthropologist John J. Honigmann wrote that:

The Saint Nicholas festival we are describing incorporates cultural elements widely distributed in Europe, in some cases going back to pre-Christian times. Nicholas himself became popular in Germany around the eleventh century. The feast dedicated to this patron of children is only one winter occasion in which children are the objects of special attention, others being Martinmas, the Feast of the Holy Innocents, and New Year's Day. Masked devils acting boisterously and making nuisances of themselves are known in Germany since at least the sixteenth century while animal masked devils combining dreadful-comic (schauriglustig) antics appeared in Medieval church plays. A large literature, much of it by European folklorists, bears on these subjects. ... Austrians in the community we studied are quite aware of "heathen" elements being blended with Christian elements in the Saint Nicholas customs and in other traditional winter ceremonies. They believe Krampus derives from a pagan supernatural who was assimilated to the Christian devil.

The Krampus figures persisted, and by the 17th century Krampus had been incorporated into Christian winter celebrations by pairing Krampus with St. Nicholas.

Countries of the former Habsburg Empire have largely borrowed the tradition of Krampus accompanying St. Nicholas on 5 December from Austria.

In recent years, the myth that the Krampus was the son of Hel, Norse goddess of the underworld, has been popularised on the internet, even appearing in articles in National Geographic and Smithsonian Magazine. However, this connection is likely the invention of the American fantasy artist and author Gerald Brom, whose 2012 novel Krampus the Yule Lord features Krampus as the main protagonist. The same idea also appeared shortly afterwards in two online games by the Norwegian games producer Funcom.

Modern history

In the aftermath of the 1923 election in Austria, the Krampus tradition was prohibited by the Dollfuss regime under the Fatherland's Front (Vaterländische Front) and the Christian Social Party. In the 1950s, the government distributed pamphlets titled "Krampus Is an Evil Man".Towards the end of the century, a popular resurgence of Krampus celebrations occurred and continues today. The Krampus tradition is being revived in Bavaria as well, along with a local artistic tradition of hand-carved wooden masks.

Appearance

Although Krampus appears in many variations, most share some common physical characteristics. He is hairy, usually brown or black, and has the cloven hooves and horns of a goat. His long, pointed tongue lolls out, and he has fangs.

Krampus carries chains, thought to symbolize the binding of the Devil by the Christian Church. He thrashes the chains for dramatic effect. The chains are sometimes accompanied with bells of various sizes. Of more pagan origins are the Ruten, bundles of birch branches that Krampus carries and with which he occasionally swats children. The Ruten may have had significance in pre-Christian pagan initiation rites. The birch branches are replaced with a whip in some representations. Sometimes Krampus appears with a sack or a basket strapped to his back; this is to cart off evil children for drowning, eating, or transport to Hell. Some of the older versions make mention of naughty children being put in the bag and taken away. This quality can be found in other Companions of Saint Nicholas such as Zwarte Piet.

Krampusnacht

The Feast of St. Nicholas is celebrated in parts of Europe on 6 December. On the preceding evening of 5 December, Krampus Night or Krampusnacht, the wicked hairy devil appears on the streets. Sometimes accompanying St. Nicholas and sometimes on his own, Krampus visits homes and businesses. The Saint usually appears in the Eastern Rite vestments of a bishop, and he carries a golden ceremonial staff. Unlike North American versions of Santa Claus, in these celebrations Saint Nicholas concerns himself only with the good children, while Krampus is responsible for the bad. Nicholas dispenses gifts, while Krampus supplies coal and the Ruten bundles.

Perchtenlauf

A seasonal play that spread throughout the Alpine regions was known as the Nikolaus spiel. Inspired by Paradise plays, which focused on Adam and Eve's encounter with a tempter, the Nicholas plays featured competition for the human souls and played on the question of morality. In these Nicholas plays, Saint Nicholas would reward children for scholarly efforts rather than for good behavior.[20] This is a theme that grew in Alpine regions where the Roman Catholic Church had significant influence.

There were already established pagan traditions in the Alpine regions that became intertwined with Catholicism. People would masquerade as a devilish figure known as Percht, a two-legged humanoid goat with a giraffe-like neck, wearing animal furs.[20] People wore costumes and marched in processions known as Perchtenlaufs, which are regarded as any earlier form of the Krampus runs. Perchtenlaufs were looked at with suspicion by the Catholic Church and banned by some civil authorities. Due to sparse population and rugged environments within the Alpine region, the ban was not effective or easily enforced, rendering the ban useless. Eventually the Perchtenlauf, inspired by the Nicholas plays, introduced Saint Nicholas and his set of good morals. The Percht transformed into what is now known as the Krampus and was made to be subjected to Saint Nicholas' will.

Krampuslauf

It is customary to offer a Krampus schnapps, a strong distilled fruit brandy. These runs may include Perchten, similarly wild pagan spirits of Germanic folklore and sometimes female in representation, although the Perchten are properly associated with the period between winter solstice and 6 January.

Krampuskarten

Europeans have been exchanging greeting cards featuring Krampus since the 1800s. Sometimes introduced with Gruß vom Krampus (Greetings from Krampus), the cards usually have humorous rhymes and poems. Krampus is often featured looming menacingly over children. He is also shown as having one human foot and one cloven hoof. In some, Krampus has sexual overtones; he is pictured pursuing buxom women. Over time, the representation of Krampus in the cards has changed; older versions have a more frightening Krampus, while modern versions have a cuter, more Cupid-like creature. Krampus has also adorned postcards and candy containers.

Regional variations Edit

In Styria, the Ruten bundles are presented by Krampus to families. The twigs are painted gold and displayed year-round in the house—a reminder to any child who has temporarily forgotten Krampus. In smaller, more isolated villages, the figure has other beastly companions, such as the antlered "wild man" figures, and St Nicholas is nowhere to be seen. These Styrian companions of Krampus are called Schabmänner or Rauhen.

A toned-down version of Krampus is part of the popular Christmas markets in Austrian urban centres like Salzburg. In these, more tourist-friendly interpretations, Krampus is more humorous than fearsome.

In Cave del Predil, in the northern part of the Udine province in Italy, an annual Krampus festival is held in early December. Just before the sun sets, the Krampus come out from an old cave and chase children—boys but also adults—punishing them with strokes on the legs. To satisfy their anger children and young people must recite a prayer.[

North American Krampus celebrations are a growing phenomenon.Similar figures are recorded in neighboring areas. Klaubauf Austria, while Bartl or Bartel, Niglobartl, and Wubartl are used in the southern part of the country. In most parts of Slovenia, whose culture was greatly affected by Austrian culture, Krampus is called parkelj and is one of the companions of Miklavž, the Slovenian form of St. Nicholas.

In many parts of Croatia, Krampus is described as a devil wearing a cloth sack around his waist and chains around his neck, ankles, and wrists. As a part of a tradition, when a child receives a gift from St. Nicholas he is given a golden branch to represent his good deeds throughout the year; however, if the child has misbehaved, Krampus will take the gifts for himself and leave only a silver branch to represent the child's bad acts.

Costumes

Costumed characters are a central part of all Krampus celebrations. These characters include: Krampus, Saint Nikolaus, the woodsman, angels, and the old woman. As Krampus is half-goat and half-demon, the costume normally shares certain primary elements such as: a fur suit, horns, demon mask, and hooves. Props commonly used are; bells, a birch switch, basket worn on the back, chains, walking staff, and a horse hair or hemp flogger. The most traditional Krampus costumes are made from goat/sheep skins, animal horns, and hand carved masks. More often they are made with modern and less costly materials, such as: fake fur and latex masks. Several Krampus costume instructional YouTube videos are available.

Source: Wikipedia

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la-fee-chaotique-blog · 5 years ago

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hey! i know that there are thousands of langblr introductions just like this one (most of which are written by people who are much more interesting than me!), but i have to start somewhere, and this seemed like a decent starting point.

the basics:

my name’s eve

i’m 15 years old; i’m in s4 (the fourth of six years of secondary school)

i’m scottish, and my native language is english

i’m a certified dumbass who’s had various studyblrs over the years, all of which i’ve deleted due to the Shame tm of never meeting any of my goals!

school and languages:

my current subjects at a national 5 level (a little bit below GCSE) are maths, english, french, latin, chemistry, physics, and modern studies, as well as GCSE classical greek

i’ve already sat my n5 exams, although i don’t have the results yet - i’ll be continuing all of my subjects apart from physics and greek to higher (kinda like A-level)

my french is somwhere between B1 and B2, and i’d like to make that into upper B2 by the end of my summer holidays

i’d also like to achieve A2 in german, russian, and italian by the end of the summer

i’ve dabbled in a lot of languages, including finnish, dutch, hungarian, danish, and slovenian - i’ve not been very good at any of them!

interests:

baking and making chocolates (i’m not great, but it’s fun!)

linguistics and conlanging

reading

european musicals

watching sports; specifically motorsports, ski jumping, nordic combined, and volleyball (i wish i could play too, but i closed that door for myself when i was little)

history and arthurian legend

photoshop

tv shows/anime (i’ve been on a bit of a sports anime kick lately lmao)

why on earth have i decided this is a good idea?

because i really need to be held accountable! i pick up and drop languages before i have the chance to learn more than a phrase or two, and if i want to go on to study languages at uni i need to pull myself together and start working towards my goals.

what will i post?

good question. probably the same as everyone else - vocabulary, grammar, memes, cultural things, and all that jazz.

feel free to come say hi (and be amazed by my wonderful conversational skills) - i’d love to get to know some people in the langblr community, because my social circle on my other blog (@vierschanzentournee) is mostly sports fans! i’ll probably start posting in the next few days, after my classical greek literature exam is over and done with.

#langblr #langblr introduction #studyblr #french #latin #classical greek #mine #ive been on this hellsite for four (4) years and i still dunno how to tag properly ;')#personal #i guess

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Canon Powershot SX730 HS Taken on 01/11/2019. So far on this travel blog I've been posting photos of my trips around 5 of Italy's 20 regions: Piemonte, Lombardia, Liguria, Calabria and Valle D'Aosta. Now I think it's time to put up pictures of another region — Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Tucked away in the far northeast of Italy bordering Austria and Slovenia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia is a small region made up of four provinces: Trieste (the region capital), Udine, Pordenone and Gorizia. But size doesn't matter, not in Italy. For this is a very richly diverse region in terms of landscape, culture, architecture and language. Hence why it's known as 'la terra dei contrasti' ('the land of contrasts'). To give you an idea, the province of Udine alone has sandy beaches along the southern shore, lovely grapevine-filled plains in the centre, and snowy mountaintops in the north. How cool is that! Today I'm starting off with Tarvisio, which is one of the most important ski areas and mountain resorts in Friuli-Venezia Giulia given that it's surrounded by the 'Alpi Giulie' ('Julian Alps'). As well as boasting the largest forest in Italy (barring National and Natural parks), the town itself is worth visiting. Here's a photo of Tarvisio – just a few kilometres from the Austrian and Slovenian borders – that I took in November last year over the All Saints' public holiday, showing two fascinating monuments in Piazza dell'Unità. The one on the right is Gothic with two baroque-styled side chapels, and the one on the left is a church tower with an octagonal plan that used to be part of a fortified church. I really didn't feel like I was in Italy when I got there by train from Udine. It was wonderful to hear Slovenian, German and Italian being spoken! ________________________________________ #tarvisio #ig_udine #friuliveneziagiulia #italia #italy #ilikeitaly #italycomestoyou #turismofvg #fvglive #igersfvg #yallersfriuliveneziagiulia #ig_friuli_vg #ig_italia #yallersitalia #discoveritaly #igersitalia #friuli #fvg #loves_madeinitaly #travelblogger #lonelyplanet #natgeotravel #throwback #whatitalyis #expedia #booking #forbestravelguide #vivoitalia #natgeotravel #italy_illife https://www.instagram.com/p/B_MnIp0I5a2/?igshid=2nmbszsdsw50

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10 Europe adventures for the young at heart

Think you’ve seen it all (and got the t-shirt)? Even the most seasoned travellers will admit they’ve probably only scraped the surface when it comes to exploring this big, wide world. Europe alone has a vast number of travel experiences to enjoy, which will delight and surprise in equal measure, so you’re not done yet!

In 2019, the more mature travellers are showing the younger ones how it’s done and, having more trips under their belt, are not afraid of getting their hands dirty and trying something new. So, here at Holiday Lettings we’ve rounded up 10 amazing adventures in Europe for the young at heart, from favourites like the Lake District to less-trodden places in Norway.

Ride the Glacier Express in Switzerland

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It might be called an ‘express’ train, but it’s actually the slowest in the world! But with stunningly beautiful views of alpine valleys, snow-capped mountains and dramatic bridges en route, why would you want to hurry? This unforgettable journey connects the railway stations of the two major mountain resorts of Zermatt and St. Moritz, so you could stay at a rental in both destinations, breaking up your holiday with trip on the train. Getting from A to B has never looked so good!

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Culinary adventures in Tuscany

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Treat your tastebuds to a food tour of Tuscany! With its extraordinary countryside, glorious coast, fabulous rustic food, and some of the world’s best art, Tuscany is a must for anyone looking for adventure. Expand your repertoire with a cookery class, where you’ll learn the basics to take home as an everlasting souvenir. Have a go at some of the region’s best-loved dishes, like Panzaletta and Ribollita, made with lashings of olive oil (harvested from groves scattered across the countryside). And for an extra-special treat, sample the rare and expensive truffle while you’re there.

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Scale Snowdon in Wales

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While Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa in Welsh) is the highest mountain in Wales and England, reaching its summit might not be as challenging as you might imagine. There are six different routes to the top of this 1,085 metre giant, all varying in difficulty. Maybe choose one of the ‘easier’ ones, such as the Ranger Path or the Llanberis Path, and take your time, making a day of it and soaking in those amazing views. Alternatively, journey to the summit on the Snowdon Mountain Railway where you can sit back and snap a few photos of the majestic landscape.

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Ski in Chamonix, France

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Known as one of the best freeride resorts in the world, Chamonix is perfect for adventurous travellers of all ages. With its five diverse ski resorts – La Flégère, Les Houches, Le Tour/Balme, Grands Montets and Le Brevent – there’s hours of fun to be had, whether you’re taking to the slopes for the first time or if you’ve been skiing for years. And it’s not just skiing on offer here; climbing, hiking, mountain biking and sightseeing are all popular pastimes in this beautiful Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

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Go walking in the Lake District

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“I wandered lonely as a cloud, That floats on high o’er vales and hills…”. From the peaceful walking routes of Wordsworth’s Grasmere to the dramatic and exhilarating hikes of Scafell Pike, the Lake District is one of the most awe-inspiring places in the world. It’s easy to fall under its spell when you look out over the mountains, so you might find yourself being drawn back here, year after year. And after a day spent exploring the beautiful waterfalls and woodlands nearby, why not find a cosy pub or a quaint cafe where you can enjoy some well-earned refreshment?

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Bask in Bled, Slovenia

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With its sparkling lake, iconic fairy-tale church and medieval castle, it’s no surprise this Slovenian gem is popular with tourists. However, make Bled your spring break destination if you want to see it in a more peaceful light. With the beautiful backdrops of the Julian Alps and the Karavanke, Bled is perfect for adventure-seekers; the hiking, biking, water-sports and canyoning possibilities are seemingly endless. And with its sunny alpine air and thermal springs, this stunning town is great for relaxing walks and romantic picnics.

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Explore the Outer Hebrides

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This beautiful island chain off the west coast of mainland Scotland is ripe for new experiences and adventures. Away from the light pollution of towns and cities, you’ll find the night sky literally glitters with stars in this area. The unspoilt landscape of Harris and Lewis is otherworldly and will leave you feeling refreshed. Head to the beach at Luskentyre where, on a bright sunny day, you’d easily mistake it for a sun-bleached corner of the Caribbean! Norse, Viking and Celtic influences all combine here to create an intriguing escape from the everyday.

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See the Northern Lights in the Lofoten Islands, Norway

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If you love the great outdoors, this staggeringly beautiful group of islands is for you. From its excellent fishing opportunities and clear skies for stargazing, to kayaking and spotting sea eagles, this magical destination is one for your bucket list. History-lovers will enjoy finding out more about Lofoten’s connection to the Viking Age, and the Lofotr Viking Museum At Borg is a must see. And as you might expect, the seafood here is exceptional so you’re in for a treat when it comes to eating out.

Look for a stay near the sea in the Lofoten Islands

Go diving in Gozo, Malta

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One of the many great things about Gozo is that, while you can enjoy the peace and quiet of the unspoilt coastline and picture-postcard fishing villages, a wealth of adventure awaits! You’ll find some of the Mediterranean’s best dive sites here, so book a class and take the plunge! Or if you’d rather stay on dry land, explore the many Baroque churches and old stone farmhouses that pepper the countryside. Ġgantija, one of the archipelago’s best-preserved prehistoric temples, is also a must-see. And if you simply enjoy spending the day on the beach before dining out in the evening, Gozo’s cultural calendar and excellent restaurants will keep you more than happy.

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Be charmed by Colmar, France

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This beautifully preserved town is in a ‘protected area’ so a stay here feels like taking a step back in time – in the best way possible! Its traditional houses, canals, cuisine, famous wines and stunning floral displays make Colmar the perfect place to relax and unwind in. There’s so much going on here, with a diverse range of cultural, sporting and culinary events to be enjoyed.

Other must-see attractions include the Toy museum, the Unterlinden Museum with works of art from the 12th to the 16th centuries, and the The Bartholdi Museum.

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brookston · 2 years ago

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Holidays 2.8

Holidays

Boy Scouts Day

Call Everyone Dave Day (UK)

Colorism Awareness Day

Culture Day (Slovenia)

Day of Release (Elder Scrolls)

Hold Onto Your Head Day

International Septuagint Day

Kite Flying Day

Laugh and Get Rich Day

National Iowa Day

National No One Eats Alone Day

Opera Day

Prešeren Day (Day of Slovenian Culture; Slovenia)

Propose Day

Rebel Day

Science Fiction Day

Smiles Are Contagious Day

Tako-ichi (Kite Fair; Tokyo, Japan)

Wear Orange Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

International Scotch Day

National Molasses Bar Day

National Potato Lover’s Day

Piscola Day (Chile)

2nd Wednesday in February

Love May Make the World Go ‘round, But Laughter Keeps Us From Getting Dizzy Day [Wednesday before 14th]

Independence Days

Byzantium Novum (Declared; 2010) [Unrecognized]

Feast Days

Avoid Artichokes Day (Pastafarian)

Cuthmann of Steyning (Christian; Saint)

Elffled of Whitby (Christian; Saint)

Gerolamo Emiliani (a.k.a. Jerome Emiliani; Christian; Saint)

Get Naked Day (Pastafarian)

Ha-Ri-Ku-Yo (a.k.a. Hard Kuyo or Festival for the Broken Needles, day of rest for needles; Japan)

John of Matha, founder of the Order of Trinitarians (Christian; Saint)

Josephine Bakhita (Christian; Saint)

Juventius of Pavia (Christian; Saint)

Kevin Koala (Muppetism)

Meingold of Huy (Christian; Saint)

Nirvana Day (a.k.a. Parinirvana; Mahayana Buddhism)

Paul, Bishop of Verdun (Christian; Saint)

Praxiteles (Positivist; Saint)

Stephen of Muret (a.k.a. Stephen of Grandmont; Christian; Saint)

Teletubbie Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Shakku (赤口 Japan) [Bad luck all day, except at noon.]

Very Unlucky Day (Grafton’s Manual of 1565) [9 of 60]

Premieres

Better Call Saul (TV Series; 2015)

Birth of a Nation (Racist Silent Film; 1915)

Blackbeard’s Ghost (Film; 1968)

Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean (Broadway Play; 1982)

(Don’t Go Back To) Rockville, recorded by R.E.M. (Song; 1981)

Flora, by Marco da Gagliano and Jacopo Peri (Opera; 1735) [1st Opera performed in US]

The Fog (Film; 1980)

Good Times (TV Series;1974)

Hamlet (Film; 1991)

The Harder They Come (Film; 1973)

Heaven Help Us (Film; 1985)

In Bruges (Film; 2008)

Katy Perry, by Katy Perry (Album; 2004)

Lambert the Sheepish Lion (Disney Cartoon; 1952)

L.A. Story (Film; 1991)

Legion (TV Series; 2017)

The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (Animated Film; 2019)

The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot (Film; 2019)

Marquee Moon, by Television (Album; 1977)

Midnight Madness (Film; 1980)

Mischief (Film; 1985)

Planet of the Apes (Film; 1968)

Radio Free Europe, recorded by R.E.M. (Song; 1981)

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (Film; 1991)

Stop in the Name of Love (Song; 1965)

Taxi Driver (Film; 1976)

Witness (Film; 1985)

Today’s Name Days

Hieronymus, Josefina, Josefine (Austria)

Jerko, Jeronim, Jozefina, Mladen (Croatia)

Milada (Czech Republic)

Corintha (Denmark)

Taalo, Tali, Talis, Talvo (Estonia)

Laina (Finland)

Jacqueline (France)

Elfrieda, Hieronymus (Germany)

Zacharias (Greece)

Aranka (Hungary)

Giacomina, Girolamo, Jacqueline (Italy)

Aldona, Anatols, Blazma (Latvia)

Daugvilė, Dromantas, Honorata, Saliamonas (Lithuania)

Åshild, Åsne (Norway)

Gniewomir, Gniewosz, Honorat, Jan, Ksenofont, Lucjusz, Paweł, Piotr, Salomon, Sebastian, Żaklina (Poland)

Teodor, Zaharia (Romania)

Maria (Russia)

Zoja (Slovakia)

Jerónimo, Josefina (Spain)

Dick, Rikard (Sweden)

Beula, Beulah, Clay, Clayton, Cleve, Cleveland, Clive, Clyde (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 39 of 2023; 326 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 3 of week 6 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Luis (Rowan) [Day 18 of 28]

Chinese: Month 1 (Jia-Yin), Day 18 (Ding-You)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 17 Shevat 5783

Islamic: 17 Rajab II 1444

J Cal: 9 Xin; Twosday [9 of 30]

Julian: 26 January 2023

Moon: 92%: Waning Gibbous

Positivist: 11 Homer (2nd Month) [Praxiteles)

Runic Half Month: Elhaz (Elk) [Day 15 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 50 of 90)

Zodiac: Aquarius (Day 19 of 30)

#calendar #Holidays

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Holidays 2.8

Holidays

Boy Scouts Day

Call Everyone Dave Day (UK)

Colorism Awareness Day

Culture Day (Slovenia)

Day of Release (Elder Scrolls)

Hold Onto Your Head Day

International Septuagint Day

Kite Flying Day

Laugh and Get Rich Day

National Iowa Day

National No One Eats Alone Day

Opera Day

Prešeren Day (Day of Slovenian Culture; Slovenia)

Propose Day

Rebel Day

Science Fiction Day

Smiles Are Contagious Day

Tako-ichi (Kite Fair; Tokyo, Japan)

Wear Orange Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

International Scotch Day

National Molasses Bar Day

National Potato Lover’s Day

Piscola Day (Chile)

2nd Wednesday in February

Love May Make the World Go ‘round, But Laughter Keeps Us From Getting Dizzy Day [Wednesday before 14th]

Independence Days

Byzantium Novum (Declared; 2010) [Unrecognized]

Feast Days

Avoid Artichokes Day (Pastafarian)

Cuthmann of Steyning (Christian; Saint)

Elffled of Whitby (Christian; Saint)

Gerolamo Emiliani (a.k.a. Jerome Emiliani; Christian; Saint)

Get Naked Day (Pastafarian)

Ha-Ri-Ku-Yo (a.k.a. Hard Kuyo or Festival for the Broken Needles, day of rest for needles; Japan)

John of Matha, founder of the Order of Trinitarians (Christian; Saint)

Josephine Bakhita (Christian; Saint)

Juventius of Pavia (Christian; Saint)

Kevin Koala (Muppetism)

Meingold of Huy (Christian; Saint)

Nirvana Day (a.k.a. Parinirvana; Mahayana Buddhism)

Paul, Bishop of Verdun (Christian; Saint)

Praxiteles (Positivist; Saint)

Stephen of Muret (a.k.a. Stephen of Grandmont; Christian; Saint)

Teletubbie Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Shakku (赤口 Japan) [Bad luck all day, except at noon.]

Very Unlucky Day (Grafton’s Manual of 1565) [9 of 60]

Premieres

Better Call Saul (TV Series; 2015)

Birth of a Nation (Racist Silent Film; 1915)

Blackbeard’s Ghost (Film; 1968)

Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean (Broadway Play; 1982)

(Don’t Go Back To) Rockville, recorded by R.E.M. (Song; 1981)

Flora, by Marco da Gagliano and Jacopo Peri (Opera; 1735) [1st Opera performed in US]

The Fog (Film; 1980)

Good Times (TV Series;1974)

Hamlet (Film; 1991)

The Harder They Come (Film; 1973)

Heaven Help Us (Film; 1985)

In Bruges (Film; 2008)

Katy Perry, by Katy Perry (Album; 2004)

Lambert the Sheepish Lion (Disney Cartoon; 1952)

L.A. Story (Film; 1991)

Legion (TV Series; 2017)

The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (Animated Film; 2019)

The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot (Film; 2019)

Marquee Moon, by Television (Album; 1977)

Midnight Madness (Film; 1980)

Mischief (Film; 1985)

Planet of the Apes (Film; 1968)

Radio Free Europe, recorded by R.E.M. (Song; 1981)

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (Film; 1991)

Stop in the Name of Love (Song; 1965)

Taxi Driver (Film; 1976)

Witness (Film; 1985)

Today’s Name Days

Hieronymus, Josefina, Josefine (Austria)

Jerko, Jeronim, Jozefina, Mladen (Croatia)

Milada (Czech Republic)

Corintha (Denmark)

Taalo, Tali, Talis, Talvo (Estonia)

Laina (Finland)

Jacqueline (France)

Elfrieda, Hieronymus (Germany)

Zacharias (Greece)

Aranka (Hungary)

Giacomina, Girolamo, Jacqueline (Italy)

Aldona, Anatols, Blazma (Latvia)

Daugvilė, Dromantas, Honorata, Saliamonas (Lithuania)

Åshild, Åsne (Norway)

Gniewomir, Gniewosz, Honorat, Jan, Ksenofont, Lucjusz, Paweł, Piotr, Salomon, Sebastian, Żaklina (Poland)

Teodor, Zaharia (Romania)

Maria (Russia)

Zoja (Slovakia)

Jerónimo, Josefina (Spain)

Dick, Rikard (Sweden)

Beula, Beulah, Clay, Clayton, Cleve, Cleveland, Clive, Clyde (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 39 of 2023; 326 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 3 of week 6 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Luis (Rowan) [Day 18 of 28]

Chinese: Month 1 (Jia-Yin), Day 18 (Ding-You)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 17 Shevat 5783

Islamic: 17 Rajab II 1444

J Cal: 9 Xin; Twosday [9 of 30]

Julian: 26 January 2023

Moon: 92%: Waning Gibbous

Positivist: 11 Homer (2nd Month) [Praxiteles)

Runic Half Month: Elhaz (Elk) [Day 15 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 50 of 90)

Zodiac: Aquarius (Day 19 of 30)

#Holidays

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Day 16 - to Bohinjska Bistrica

First protected in 1924, Triglav is Slovenia’s only National Park. The Lakes Valley, which I am currently in, is considered its heart.

The cultural landscape here in Bohinj, was formed in the Iron Age.

Up at the Lake itself, it was all getting a bit busy for me, so I descended 10 km or so down the river to the village of Bohinjska Bistrica and the campsite here.

Wild camping is forbidden in Slovenia, and the policing of it, especially at a holiday weekend, is quite strict. Signs are present in every public parking area in the Park, banning campervans.

The campsites have just opened, and have low season prices, just 12.50€ here at Danica, and there is plenty of space for about 10 other guests.

There’s a new indoor sports facility being built with a very impressive climbing wall, and a cafe / bar, as well as a restaurant next door.

Across the fast flowing river, packed with snow melt, is Brod Field. This is an exceptionally fertile pasture extending between the mountains at Bohinj lake in the north, and the Sava Bohinjska river to the south. There’s a cycle path that runs through it, passing the slightly elevated village of Brod, the oldest settlement in the area, with St Margaret’s church dominating its profile.

After stocking up at the supermarket we walked the track at the side of the river up to Brod, and back on the cycle path.

I did eat out in the evening, though Slovenian food has not really shouted at me; veal stew, not too bad.

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legit-scam-review · 6 years ago

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What Is the Most Crypto-Friendly Travel Destination?

Backed with continuing adoption, crypto holidays have become a reality. At this point, flights and hotels all around the world can be booked with Bitcoin (BTC). Still, some cities are more ready to accept your BTC — and major altcoins — than others, depending on the local infrastructure and crypto-related policies.

According to data from Coinmap, currently there are around 13,150 venues, shops and ATMs supporting Bitcoin on the planet, and that number has been unhesitatingly growing since late 2013.

However, as Gili Gershonok, a crypto nomad who deliberately chooses not to have a bank account, told Cointelegraph, ignoring fiat money while travelling becomes more difficult, as all of the crypto prepaid cards she heavily relied on were canceled in early 2018.

“I feel like more and more barriers are being set against folks who dare to have a lifestyle that’s off the financial grid… The process of going crypto-to-cash is getting more complicated, especially for those who prefer to keep their privacy and avoid high fees — both highly prioritized values across the crypto community.”

All of that being said, Gershonok reassured that traveling with BTC is still possible, drawing a parallel between crypto and casual tourists:

“I don’t think there’s a huge difference in the financial behaviors of [the two]. In Prague, I mostly keep to cash, which I can easily withdraw out of one of many crypto ATMs across the city. I try to find crypto payment options for online transactions and as the cliché goes, for everything else — there’s plastic.”

Gershonok advises those who want to try traveling fiat-free for themselves to start with their current location, and keep security in mind:

“Go crypto for a week in your hometown and see what questions and challenges you come across. It would also be advisable to consider some security scenarios, like, what you would do if your phone, laptop, luggage are lost or stolen — and have contingencies in place.”

As the end of the summer nears, here are some of the most crypto-friendly destinations that might be worth trying.

Prague, Czech Republic

Infrastructure

Home to SatoshiLabs, the manufacturer of the Trezor hardware wallet, Prague hosts the most BTC-accepting venues in the world, as per Coinmap data. There, Bitcoin can be used for renting apartments, paying for food and drinks in various bars and restaurants, or even visiting a crypto-friendly cinema. Gershonok confirms that Prague is one of the most comfortable cities for virtual currencies, naming it her personal favorite:

“Businesses with crypto POS and ATMs are not everything [there]. Prague also has a really well-informed, well-connected and active crypto community. I feel like there’s more people here who casually know about cryptocurrencies and blockchain basics than in other places I’ve visited.”

Policies

At state level, the Czech Republic leans toward a liberal approach to cryptocurrencies. In 2017, the local central bank declared that virtual currencies don’t represent a threat to the conventional banking system via an announcement dubbed “Don’t be afraid of Bitcoin.” In it, the watchdog argued that fiat currencies are still most suitable for commerce, and the traditional monetary system can’t be marginalized by cryptocurrencies because of crypto’s volatility.

However, by the end of 2017, the Finance Ministry introduced an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) law partly restricting BTC. The bill requires local crypto exchanges to reveal the identity of customers so that they will no longer be able to “hide behind fake names or nicknames.”

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Infrastructure

While Ljubljana does not necessarily come to mind when thinking of most crypto-advanced cities, the capital of Slovenia hosts a ‘Bitcoin city’, aptly named BTC city, inside itself — a complex with 500 retail stores spread across 475,000 square meters. A special cryptocurrency transaction system called Elipay is set to be integrated into BTC City after a testing round. Nevertheless, a number of cafes, a water park, sneaker shops, etc., have already begun accepting cryptocurrencies. The prime minister of Slovenia, Dr. Miro Cerar, has reportedly visited and encouraged the concept of BTC City, which also hosts the nation’s largest mining rig. Additionally, there are about 20 BTC-accepting venues in Ljubljana’s city center, according to Coinmap.

Policies

There’s no clear regulation for cryptocurrencies in Slovenia at the moment. In 2017, however, the Slovenian Financial Stability Board issued a warning to Slovenians, advising them to be cautious when investing in ICOs and digital currencies, as there are no laws policing those areas.

Nevertheless, local government is clearly interested in blockchain. In October 2017, the government of Slovenia announced its plans to position the country as the leading destination of blockchain technology in the European Union, while also studying the potential applications of the technology in public administration.

The Caribbean

Infrastructure

In April 2018, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) teamed up with Barbados-based blockchain startup Bitt Inc. to facilitate “the implementation of more efficient payment processes for tourism-related products and services.” Essentially, CTO wants to explore how cryptocurrencies can improve the local tourist industry, which is one of the main sources of income in the Caribbean, especially after large U.S. banks started to withdraw capital from the region due to the ‘de-risking’ policy. Hugh Riley, the CTO’s secretary general, told local media:

“The Caribbean aims to fully examine the advantages offered by new financial technology… In particular, blockchain financial services have the potential to advance the objectives of specific programs and activities within the tourism sector. The CTO has a responsibility on behalf of our members to fully explore those possibilities.”

While the actual outcome of that collaboration is still intangible, if the Caribbean continues to move in that direction, local beaches might attract an array of crypto entrepreneurs willing to spend their savings there.

Policies

Caribbean countries are approaching crypto adoption at the state level as well. In March, the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) announced a national cryptocurrency called the Digital Eastern Caribbean Dollar (DXCD), which is planned to be introduced alongside fiat money in eight Eastern Caribbean countries. Donaldson Romeo, premier of Montserrat, declared earlier this year:

“The decision to move closer to a cashless society is in keeping with our overall development strategy, and also that of the ECCB.”

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Infrastructure

Amsterdam is one of the pioneering cities in terms of virtual currencies. It famously houses the Bitcoin Embassy, a community hub nearby the local sex museum where crypto enthusiasts gather to attend and organize workshops or do social networking in the local cafe. Additionally, there are about 40 more BTC-friendly venues, including a bike rental, among others. The annual Bitfilm festival dedicated to all things crypto has also been hosted there.

Policies

In March, a Dutch court categorized Bitcoin as a “transferable value” after the court ruled in favor of a plaintiff who was owed 0.591 BTC.

In May, the government issued a report which considered cryptocurrency to be broadly “low risk” in relation to financial stability. However, soon after, the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) questioned whether entities dealing in cryptocurrency had conformed to licensing laws, due to the high risks being involved.

Tokyo, Japan

Infrastructure

Coinmap shows that there are around 80 crypto-friendly businesses in Tokyo, one of the largest amounts on the planet. For instance, popular conveyor-belt sushi restaurant Numazuko accepts cryptocurrencies, as well as Hackers Bar which hosts live programming sessions, not to count a number of crypto ATMs.

Policies

Such openness in regard to cryptocurrencies comes as no surprise considering that Bitcoin and altcoins can be used as a legally-accepted means of payment in Japan. Local watchdogs regulate the industry via thorough AML and Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance checks, while the Japan’s self-regulatory crypto exchange body makes sure to cooperate with the state.

Berlin, Germany

Infrastructure

Bitcoin’s popularity in Germany’s capital was highlighted by The Guardian in 2013, back when mainstream culture was dismissing the digital currency as solely a crypto-anarchic tool. In Berlin, Bitcoin can be used not only to drink and eat at local bars and restaurants (more than 50 within the city center area accept crypto), but for more sophisticated things as well — for instance, the European School of Management and Technology located in Berlin has been accepting BTC as a means of payment since December 2016.

Policies

Cryptocurrencies are not legal tender in Germany, but they have been recognized as ‘private money’ by the German Finance Ministry since 2013. Interestingly, according to the German Income Tax Act, if investors hold their assets (cryptos) for more than one year, their coins become fully tax exempt, making Germany extra attractive to hodlers.

Zug, Switzerland

Infrastructure

While Zug may be not as well equipped for usual BTC-financed tourist activities as other cities on the list, it nonetheless represents a historical city for crypto enthusiasts. Proudly championing the title of “Crypto Valley,” Zug is home to numerous blockchain startups. Cryptocurrencies can be used for municipal-related activities, such as paying rent or even registering a company.

Policies

In Switzerland, “cryptocurrencies are neither money nor a foreign currency, nor a financial supply for goods and services tax (GST) purposes.” Its unclear legal status, however, does not prevent the government from experimenting with blockchain, like using the technology for municipal voting, for instance.

Malta

Infrastructure

As soon as you get to Malta, head over to the Bitcoin & Auto Trader located in Qormi to claim your obligatory Lambo with your crypto savings — granted, assuming that you’ve got enough coins, obviously. After that, you can drive to a crypto-friendly sushi restaurant to celebrate the new purchase. While the local infrastructure for BTC use is still somewhat immature, the situation might change soon after more positive regulations are introduced — and there are reasons to suspect they are coming.

Policies

In March, the largest crypto exchange in the world, Binance, announced it was moving its headquarters to Malta. In response, Malta’s prime minister, Joseph Muscat, revealed the island’s plan to become the “global trailblazers in the regulation of blockchain-based businesses.”

On July 4, the local government passed three laws that allow companies to issue new cryptocurrencies and trade the existing ones. Most importantly, on that day, Malta became the first country in the world to provide a coherent regulatory framework in the field of blockchain. This week, it continued its path to become the ‘blockchain island,’ as the University of Malta announced a €300,000 blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) scholarship fund in conjunction with the Malta Information Technology Agency (MITA).

San Francisco, U.S.

Infrastructure

San Francisco boasts around 120 crypto-friendly venues, being an internationally-recognized hub for crypto evangelists. There’s the famous Crypto Castle, a mecca for crypto traders dreaming to multiply their investments and join the ranks of crypto millionaires, as well as numerous BTC-accepting businesses. In fact, San Francisco is so advanced in terms of crypto that even a local federal court accepts bail bonds paid in BTC.

Policies

Cryptocurrencies are still in an unclear regulatory zone in the U.S., despite being watched by various regulators like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), who define digital currencies depending on their purview. Nevertheless, the U.S. has been crafting a blueprint for crypto regulations, granting the rights to trade BTC futures and issuing a special trading license in New York.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Infrastructure

Buenos Aires has been unofficially named the capital of Bitcoin in Latin America. It boasts a surprising amount of crypto businesses — around 140, as per Coinmap — being up in the top three along San Francisco and Prague. According to a local crypto-related media outlet, Buenos Aires has a Bitcoin publishing house and a taxi service among businesses accepting BTC. Moreover, individual professionals like photographers, professors, designers, technicians and psychologists have reportedly been accepting crypto for their services there.

Policies

Bitcoin’s success in Argentina could be attributed to the inflation of the national currency and manipulated exchange rates — those economic problems led some citizens to decentralized currencies.

The governor of Argentina’s central bank was responsible for proposing the July 2018 deadline for regulatory proposals at the G20 summit in March — however, the date has been postponed until at least October.