Thank you very much.
This is a beutiful account of a beutiful tradition, I wonder is it similar to the traditions of most Americans?
Similar in some ways for many Catholics. We are in the middle of three days recalling the Last Supper, Christ's death and Resurrection. In Spanish, Cuaresma. As many as can will go to church during the day. We will read the Passion of Christ, this year from the Gospel according to Mark. Many will follow the Way of the Cross. Adults will eat only one meal, no meat.
Today is a national holiday here in my country, Iceland.
I don't think this has ever been a government holiday in America but I think it used to be more common for businesses to close. Now hardly anyone remembers.
I just hope nobody goes shopping today, so in the future they will be mostly closed. Yes!!!
In iceland this is a national flag day, but you are supposed to flag in half mast, to remember the day that Jesus died...Sadly that is though not as common as before. I hope you feel free to remind anyone that neglects this tradition that their flag should be at half staff. It's actually a very sad day and most of us would prefer to forget Jesus on the cross. We're human, we choose the easy way, to look away and forget.
Best wishes from Iceland and Happy Easter
Happy Easter, Leifur. And God Bless Iceland!
After I wrote my silly post, I was afraid people wouldn't get that I was being silly.