Man, what do you know! I found out that for Whitsun we get a three-day mini-vacation, bro. On May 31 and June 1, both days are legally off, so from Saturday to Monday we're staying home. And get this, June 1 is also Children's Day, which is also off, so it lines up nicely. I already told Mioara to prepare the sarmale, because I stick with tradition, not like some who just scroll TikTok.
Whitsun, dude, is a big holiday. It's also called the Descent of the Holy Spirit or Pentecost. It's exactly 50 days after Easter, when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles. Now, I'm no great theologian, but I know it's important. It's like the Church was born, bro. We Romanians know how to keep traditions, not like those in the West who've forgotten everything.
Now, let me tell you what you need to do. In many areas, people put linden or walnut leaves on icons, because they supposedly bring protection. You take them to church to be blessed, then keep them in the house. In Neamț or Bihor, for example, I've heard they really stick to this tradition. And, attention, it's not good to work on Whitsun, because you bring bad luck. Me, I watch the game on the couch, because I know how it is.
Superstitions are also the order of the day. Don't sleep under the open sky, don't argue, don't do heavy work. Those Călușari dancers are also a story - they say they chase away evil spirits. In Vâlcea, I saw a show a few years ago, bro, insane. And avoid conflicts, because you know how Romanians are - if they don't argue, it's like it's not a holiday.
If you want to send wishes, I have a few examples. "Blessed Whitsun! May you have health, peace, and joys." Or "May the light of Whitsun bring you peace." I send them on WhatsApp to the guys and to my mother-in-law, Aunt Veta, who watches Antena 3 all day. She says it's good to add a poem, but I stick to one or two, because I don't have time for stories.
In the end, what can I say, bro? Whitsun is for family and peace. I already got a bottle of moonshine from the countryside and I'm preparing for three days of chilling on the terrace with the guys. Mioara says not to overdo it, but I know what I'm doing. Alright, I'm off to help Brian with his homework, because vacation is coming and I won't have time later.
