Swedish Name Day
The students celebrated Swedish Name Day this week. Each child received a postcard with “their” Swedish Name Day. I hope you received it. If not, please let me know and I will send the date home again.
Swedish Name Day is a tradition that celebrates first names. Each day has a first name associated with it. This cultural tradition goes back hundreds of years. For example, my first name is Maria, and Maria is celebrated on February 28th each year.
Your Name Day is celebrated like a mini-birthday. It is a time to get together with friends and family, eat good food and celebrate togetherness. Some families also give small presents.
We will celebrate the students’ Name Days in class. We will write “Happy Name Day” cards to each other and celebrate together.
Thank you. I hope you will celebrate your child’s Name Day too!
Maria McCormack
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