Sunday, May 17, 2009

Hurrah for Syttend Mai!


Today millions in Norway, the U.S. and Canada are celebrating Norway's 195th Constitution Day, also called Syttende Mai (17th of May). The celebration marks the signing of Norway's constitution in Eidsvoll, which declared Norway to be an independent nation.

Celebrations are happening today in most major U.S. cities and if you want to see what's going on in your neck of the woods, check out the Events Calendar at sonsofnorway.com.

4 comments:

Debbie Petras said...

I still celebrate this special day too. Happy Syttend Mai to all my fellow Norwegians.

Erik Evans said...

Thanks, Debbie. Syttende Mai is special day for Norwegians everywhere and we're always glad to hear about folks celebrating!

little caesar said...

congratulations from Spain for the eurovision weekend.

Erik Evans said...

Why thank you!