@JLeslie The holiday is Pentecost, a.k.a. Whit Sunday (the fiftieth day after Easter). I don’t know anyone who celebrates the ascension of the Holy Spirit in a religious manner, but the long weekend is much appreciated. Whit Monday is a holiday in many European countries.In Germany, it’s just like an extra Sunday with some local fairs. All the stores close and many people get a day off. Kids are out of school for a few days, up to a week.
@smudges Ha, you’re right! My days are usually more mundane. But the weather is great, finally, so everyone wants to be outside and I now live in a place with access to lots of nature, and also city if I want it. (Today I had a picnic breakfast by the stream with my best friend and explored an abandoned cabin…)