Today we are out of school because we are celebrating a Philippine holiday called Bonifacio Day. It is actually supposed to be on Wednesday, but the president said it would be Monday so we could have a three day weekend. Hey, I'm up for that!
Nate and I had a much needed rest. We just rested and relaxed and played two games of "Settlers of Catan". Nate won both games. He is very good at that game and hopes to face some family members when we get back for Christmas!
Following is what the internet said about Bonifacio Day for those who are interested. I didn't have time to read much about it, but here is a brief quote or two and a photo of a memorial statue.
"NOV. 30 in the church calendar is the feast of Saint Andrew the apostle. If you look at those old-fashioned calendars printed on newsprint with blue and red ink, the ones that even have the phases of the moon above the dates, you will find Spanish names of saints for every day.
On Nov. 30, 1896 the stork brought a baby boy to Santiago Bonifacio and Catalina de Castro, they looked at the saint of the day on their calendar and named him Andres. We celebrate Bonifacio Day every year on Nov. 30, a date that is sometimes confused with National Heroes Day."
"This is the day to remember our hero, Andres Bonifacio, who led the Filipinos to fight for their freedom from the Spaniards in the late 1800s."
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What is "Settlers of Catan"?
Oh, you would love this game. It is a strategy building game that Nate always beats me at! We'll bring it home for Christmas. Maybe you can join in the fun!
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