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[crybabyjellyfish]

Tried a cortado for the first time 💛

Mental rambles: the urge I have to get back i to mandarin by working on translations for my own fun and games!!! But also? I wanna learn CHamorro, my people's native language that's been having an uptick with people tryna revive it from being a dead language.

Idk if CHamorro notes for a langblr would be doable consistently, but it sounds fun

[tsumikicity]

I was originally gonna put this in the tags but I wanted to add Joe Garrido's album Låla'la i Fino'-ta for being entirely in Chamorro/CHamoru. I believe all of his his music is but so far I've only listened to this album and wanted to share my favorite song off of it.

I believe the album title translates to something like 'Our language is alive' and the song title is something like 'Singing CHamoru' but I can't say for sure since I don't know the language.

bro i LOVE indigenous fusion music i love it when indigenous people take traditional practices and language and apply them in new cool ways i love the slow decay and decolonisation of the modern music industry

[niibaataa]

Some Indigenous Poets to Read

Disclaimer: Some of these poems deal with pregnancy, colonialism, substance abuse, murder, death, and historical wrongs. Exercise caution.

Tacey M. Atsitty [Diné] : Anasazi, Lady Birds' Evening Meetings, Things to Do With a Monster.

Billy-Ray Belcourt [Cree] : NDN Homopoetics, If Our Bodies Could Rust, We Would Be Falling Apart, Love is a Moontime Teaching.

CooXooEii Black [Arapaho] : On Mindfulness, Some Notes on Vision, With Scraps We Made Sacred Food.

Trevino L. Brings Plenty [Lakota] : Unpack Poetic, Will, Massacre Song Foundation.

Julian Talamantez Brolaski [Apache] : Nobaude, murder on the gowanus, What To Say Upon Being Asked To Be Friends.

Gladys Cardiff [Cherokee] : Combing, Prayer to Fix The Affections, To Frighten a Storm.

Freddy Chicangana [Yanacuna] : Of Rivers, Footprints, We Still Have Life on This Earth.

Laura Da' [Shawnee] : Bead Workers, The Meadow Views: Sword and Symbolic History, A Mighty Pulverizing Machine.

Natalie Diaz [Mojave] : It Was The Animals, My Brother My Wound, The Facts of Art.

Heid E. Erdrich [Anishinaabe] : De'an, Elemental Conception, Ghost Prisoner.

Jennifer Elise Foerster [Mvskoke] : From "Coosa", Leaving Tulsa, The Other Side.

Eric Gansworth [Onondaga] : Bee, Eel, A Half-Life of Cardio-Pulmonary Function.

Joy Harjo [Muscogee] : An American Sunrise, Conflict Resolution for Holy Beings, A Map to The Next World.

Gordon Henry Jr. [Anishinaabe] : How Soon, On the Verve of Verbs, It Was Snowing on The Monuments.

Sy Hoahwah [Comanche/Arapaho] : Colors of The Comanche Nation Flag, Definitive Bright Morning, Typhoni.

LeAnne Howe [Choctaw] : A Duck's Tune, 1918, Iva Describes Her Deathbed.

Hugo Jamioy [Kamentsá] : PUNCTUAL, If You Don't Eat Anything, The Story of My People.

Layli Long Soldier [Lakota] : 38, WHEREAS, Obligations 2.

Janet McAdams [Muscogee] : Flood, The Hands of The Taino, Hunters, Gatherers.

Brandy Nālani McDougall [Kānaka Maoli] : He Mele Aloha no ka Niu, On Finding my Father's First Essay, The Island on Which I Love You.

dg nanouk okpik [Inupiaq-Inuit] : Cell Block on Chena River, Found, If Oil Is Drilled In Bristol Bay.

Simon J. Ortiz [Acoma Pueblo] : Becoming Human, Blind Curse, Busted Boy.

Sara Marie Ortiz [Acoma Pueblo] : Iyáani (Spirit, Breath, Life), Language (part of a compilation), Rush.

Alan Pelaez Lopez [Zapotec] : the afterlife of illegality, A Daily Prayer, Zapotec Crossers.

Tommy Pico [Kumeyaay] : From "Feed", from Junk, You Can't be an NDN Person in Today's World.

Craig Santos Perez [Chamorro] : (First Trimester), from Lisiensan Ga'lago, from "understory".

Cedar Sigo [Suquamish] : Cold Valley, Expensive Magic, Secrets of The Inner Mind.

M. L. Smoker [Assiniboine/Sioux] : Crosscurrent, Heart Butte, Montana, Another Attempt at Rescue.

Laura Tohe [Diné] : For Kathryn, Female Rain, Returning.

Gwen Nell Westerman [Cherokee/Dakota] : Dakota Homecoming, Covalent Bonds, Undivided Interest.

Karenne Wood [Monacan] : Apologies, Abracadabra, an Abecedarian, Chief Totopotamoi, 1654.

Lightning Round! Writers with poetry available on their sites:

Shonda Buchanan [Coharie, Cherokee, Choctaw].

Leonel Lienlaf [Mapuche].

Asani Charles [Choctaw/Chickasaw].

[uwmspeccoll]

National Poetry Month: Craig Santos Perez

Craig Santos Perez (b. 1980) is a Chamorro writer; born in Guam, his family moved to California when he was fifteen. The poems highlighted here are from his 2017 collection from Unincorporated Territory [lukao] published in Oakland by Omnidawn. This is the fourth title in his continuing unincorporated territory series and continues Santos Perez's exploration of Chamorro language, culture, diaspora, as well as the legacy of the U.S. Military bases on Guam. In 2023, the fifth book in the series, [åmot], won the National Book Award for Poetry.

[lukao] – procession – weaves poems centering his wife and the birth of their daughter with, “other processions, including extinction, military buildups, environmental degradation, climate change, violence, and death.” Santos Perez revisits motifs from the first three volumes of the series – including the legends of juan malo, and an endless, ecstatic consideration of SPAM:

My food philosophy / is simple: I eat therefore I SPAM. The name itself stands for: / Specially Processed Army Meal, Sacred Pork And Medicine, / Super Pink Artificial Meat, Snake Pigeon And Mongoose, or / Some Pigs Are Missing.

Santos Perez layers humor, lyricism, personal narrative, social-media-speak, history, myth, Chomorro language, maps, and rhythm to illuminate a complex and rich heritage of Guam, while providing a frank assessment of colonization and militarization.  

Watch Santos Perez perform SPAM's Carbon Footprint at a festival in 2016.

See other National Poetry Month posts!

--Amanda, Special Collections Graduate Intern

[prisonhannibal]

Is å a letter in sámi ? It’s a letter in chamorro too. Was just reading about it and thought of you

this is such a cute message 😭 it depends on the language! there are eight sámi languages left and there are differences in all of the alphabets (tho some of them are more similar than others. also fun fact one is cyrillic)! Davvisámegiella which is the language used where I’m from doesn’t have it, but åarjelsaemien (south sámi) does. I think it’s the only sámi language to use Å but I’m not 100% sure about that

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[gkathleenk]

GUAM

DAY ONE

My flight from Minneapolis to A.B. Won Pat International Airport (located in Tamuning) in Guam was a long journey. My flight took off at 11:25AM, and it took 13 hours to get to my layover in Seoul. We got to Seoul at 3:20PM (their time), and I was in Seoul for 18 hours. My flight to Guam finally took off at 9:45AM the next day, and we arrived at 3:15PM. My ticket cost $1,675.

After landing at A.B. Won Pat Intl, I wanted to check in at my Airbnb located in Dededo, a city located outside Tamuning. I am staying in the Vibrant Mini House. The Airbnb has a 3 night minimum and the total overall for the 3 nights is $274. Guam is a US Territory, so they use the US Dollar as their currency.

The drive from the airport to my Airbnb was 14 minutes. The most common form of transportation is bus, even with locals, but I decided to drive because it was faster and easier. While in Dededo, I decided to stop and get some food. I chose to get Dish-N-That, which is an American-centered restaurant. Their main focus is Smash Burgers. I apparently didn't wear my glasses, so I could barely see the menu. I decided to get an appetizer of onion rings which were $4.30 and for my meal I got the Bacon Double Cheese Burger which was $11.30. I didn't have to tip for my meal, because gratuity is included in the overall bill.

After getting food, I drove 12 minutes away to Ague Cove, located on the cost. Because Ague Cove is technically private property, I had to get permission to hike here first from Operations Officer Jesus Pangelinan. The hike down to the cove is pretty moderate and can only be challenging if it had just rain a day or two prior. Ague Cove can be very dangerous once you get to the bottom, due to the waves and super sharp coral. The hike back up can cause you cardiac arrest, so I had to be safe and bring extra water. The hike lasted about 3 hours to complete.

By the time I was finished with the hike, it was around 8PM, and I decided to head back to my Airbnb and get some sleep.

DAY TWO

I woke up and decided that today I would spend the day in Tamuning. I woke up around 11 and drove 17 minutes to Sakura Noodle House. I ordered the Chopseuey Noodles (fried) which was $10.50.

After eating, I drove down to Guam Ocean Park. You can get a free pass to spend the day there, and you can go jet skiing, snorkeling, kayaking, play volleyball, and swim all for free if you have the pass. The pass costs $200 for and an adult and $30 for a child. I chose the snorkeling tour. It lasts around 3 hours. After snorkeling, I went jet skiing.

I spent around 5 hours at the Ocean Park, I drove to Three Squares Restaurant to get some dinner. For starters, I got the Local Sampler, which consists of tinala katne, coconut dinanche, chicken kelaguen, fried corn titiyas, and empanada dippers, costing $19.95. Tinala Katne originates from Guam, while Coconut Dinanche and Chicken Kelaguen originate from the Philippines. The reasoning behind the Filipino influence is because a third of the population of Guam is Filipino, with the other thirds being Chamorro and mixed. For my main meal, I got the Asian Chicken Salad (salad with teriyaki chicken, cucumbers, edamame, mandarin oranges, and fried wontons), which cost $15.95. My overall bill was $39.40 which included my tip.

After dinner, I went back to my Airbnb to go to bed.

DAY THREE

Since today is my last full day in Guam, I thought I would do some research into the history and culture of Guam. The population is currently 171,774 people, the largest ethnic group being Chamorro. Chamorro is an Indigenous group of the Mariana Islands, and their ancestors come from Southeast Asia (mainly Indonesia and the Philippines) during 1600 BCE. In the 17 and 1800s, Spain got a hold of the Mariana Islands and spread diseases and violence, causing the Chamorro population to drop from 70,000 to 1,000 in 1820. Now in the 20th century, there are around 50,600 Chamorro descendants in Guam alone. They developed the Chamorro Language, which is most similar to Tagalog, and it is the 2nd most used language in Guam, after English. The main religion of the Chamorro people is Roman Catholic. 94.2% of Guam is Roman Catholic. The reasoning behind this is because of the centuries when Spain had control over the island. Guam became fully colonized by Spain in 1668, and they left in 1899.

After my research this morning, I wanted to get something to eat. The food that Guam is most known for is Chicken Kelaguen. Chicken Kelaguen is inspired by Philippine cuisine, but it has Latin American influences as well. The dish is chicken marinated in a lemony and spicy sauce with coconut added as well. You usually eat it with titiyas. To get this meal in Guam, I went to Chef's Inasal BBQ House located 7 minutes away from my Airbnb. The price for the Chicken Kelaguen was $21.30.

After lunch, I thought it would be best to visit the Micronesia Mall, located 4 minutes away. Micronesia Mall is one of the best things to do when visiting Guam. Opened on August 8, 1988, Micronesia Mall is the biggest mall in Guam. The owners chose that date because the number 8 is a lucky number in a lot of Asian cultures. The 4 anchor stores are Ross Dress for Less, two Macy's, and a 24-hour Payless Supermarket. The mall has a 24-hour food court, a 12-screen movie theater, and Funtastic Park, an amusement park with 7 different rides. Because all the stores and restaurants are the same ones found in America, I decided to not buy anything.

After the mall, I decided to check out the UnderWater World Aquarium. General Admission costs $23 for an adult and $15 for children. The aquarium is open from 10AM to 6PM, and since it was 4PM, I had plenty of time. You are 14 feet below water in the tunnel. Not only can you walk through the tunnel, which takes around 45 minutes to complete, but you can actually do a SeaTREK, which is when you get into the tank and swim with the animals. I obviously chose to do SeaTREK because that sounds amazing, it cost me $99, but it was an experience of a lifetime. Because the SeaTREK takes around an hour and 30 minutes, I decided to just do that and not walk through the tunnel.

DAY FOUR

Today is my last day in Guam! To start my day off, I went to the Guam Museum, located in Hagåtña. The Guam Museum was made to help people better understand the culture and history behind the Chamorro people by mediums such as sculpture, paintings, and short films. They started collecting art in 1887. The museum officially opened in 2014. The most recent artifact added to the museum was a photograph taken in 1916 of three Chamorro men preparing higai to repair the roof on their house.

After the museum, I went across the street to Plaza De España, which was the Governor's Palace in 1734 until The Battle of Guam in 1941, but it was refurbished in 1885. Most of the Palace was destroyed during the battle, except for the three arch gate to Almacen, the back porch, and the Chocolate House.

After leaving Plaza De España, I decided it was time to head to New Zealand and continue my Oceania adventure there. I really liked visiting Guam. Despite being a US Territory, Guam is its own country with its own unique culture. They offer so many fun activities for locals and tourists to participate in.

[yerpenachams]

countries most closely correlated with a single language family (roughly ranked)

Japan, Japonic

Georgia, Kartvelian

Central African Republic, Ubangian (controversial classification as Niger-Congo)

Mongolian, Mongolic (point of diversity is in Mongolia, but most of the branches/subbranches are centered in Russia or China)

Australia, Pama-Nyungan (pre-contact; non-Pama-Nyungan was historically only spoken in a small part of the country)

Indonesia, Austronesian (while Taiwan is clearly the point of diversity for Austronesian, and there are several branches not spoken in Indonesia, i.e., Palauan, Chamorro, Polynesian, various Philippine branches... and there are Papuan languages spoken in Indonesia, Indonesia contains most Austronesian speakers and contains many Malayo-Polynesian branches)

India, Dravidian (~20% of the country speaks a Dravidian language, and the only language centered outside India is Brahui)

Thailand, Kra-Dai (~60% of speakers of languages in this family are Thai speakers, and 96% of Thailand speaks it as L1 or L2)

Sudan, Nilo-Saharan (This may be one of the most arbitrary. Assuming settlement of native ethnic groups was similar before Arab settlement, almost everyone in what is now Sudan spoke a language classified as Nilo-Saharan. Of course, Nilo-Saharan is a very controversial language family. Also, there were [controversial?] Niger-Congo speakers in the Kordofan/Nuba Mountains, and Beja on the Red Sea. Several few Nilo-Saharan branches aren't spoken in Sudan at all; Kunama, Nara, Surmic, Songhay and Kuliak. A few are barely spoken in the country, like Nilotic or Maban. There are so many holes to poke in this, but if you assumed the demographics of non-Arabs in the country would be directly extrapolated to 100% pre-contact, I think it would make the top 15 in the world in correlation between language family and political borders)

Korea, Koreanic (if it was a unified country)

Bougainville, Northern Bougainville & Southern Bougainville (It's hard to determine speaker counts for these languages; while the largest language in the hypothetical future country is Austronesian, these two Papuan [non-Austronesian] language families dominate the main island)

Guatemala, Mayan (Mamean, K'iche'an and Q'anjob'alan are centered in the country. Yucatecan, Huastecan and Ch'olan-Tzeltalan are not.)

Nicaragua, Misumalpan

Bolivia, Aymara (there are many language families with members in Bolivia, and isolates in Bolivia, but... about 80% of speakers are in Bolivia, and about 40% of indigenous language speakers in Bolivia speak Aymara)

Paraguay, Tupi-Guarani (While there are many minor Tupi-Guarani languages spoken outside of Paraguay, and several other language families and isolates spoken in Paraguay, the majority of people in Paraguay speak Guarani, there are still monolingual speakers, etc.)

Panama, Chibchan (pre-contact)

Uruguay, Charruan (pre-contact)

Namibia, Khoe-Kwadi (Kwadi was centered in Angola and Kalahari Khoe is centered in Botswana, but the majority of speakers of a Khoe language are Khoekhoe speakers, and 11% of people in Namibia speak Khoekhoe. Certainly not as close a correlation as in many of these countries)

East Timor, Timor-Alor-Pantar

In terms of US states, the following stick out:

Oklahoma, Caddoan (pre-contact; I know nomadic groups can be hard to pin down, apply that disclaimer to some of the items above, too)

New York, Iroquoian (there were also Algonquian languages spoken in New York, and Tuscarora, Nottoway and Cherokee were spoken further south, while Huron-Wyandot was spoken in Canada... please note that Lake Iroquoian was not the point of diversity for the family. This situation is a lot like Mongolia, with other branches being spoken outside of the state, and the sister branch, Huron-Wyandot, being spoken elsewhere, too)

Washington, Salishan (it's bizarre that anywhere on the west coast could be very closely correlated to a single language family, given the west coast is overall the most diverse area in North America, linguistically, by far. There are Chimakuan languages and a Wakashan language, Makah, spoken at the northern end of the Olympic peninsula. There are Chinookan and Sahaptian/Plateau Penutian languages spoken at the southern and eastern edges of the state. Kwalhoquia-Tlatskanai is a subbranch of Northern Athabaskan spoken in the state, too. And of course, Bella Coola and Tillamook are divergent branches of the family spoken outside of Washington, and there are Coast Salish languages in BC; the Interior Salish area also extends into BC, Idaho and Montana. However, probably at least 80% of land in Washington was settled by Salishan peoples at the time of contact)

Florida, Timucua

A lot of this is really hard to quantify, but it's an interesting overlap of figures to consider.

[why-am-i-always-hungruy]

hey another name poll

i swear it's not for anew oc or anything(lies)

anyhoo this is the oc in question btw

[manofmanymons]

not that I don't speak weird online too but some of y'all don't know that irl I speak a dialect I like to call "????" which basically means I'm an overdramatic nerd who was raised in norcal and is *very* much gen z but my dad is vietnamese and also grew up in pittsburg and also was in a gang and my mom is chamorro and also moved around a lot growing up but spent a LOT of time in specifically southern states

I'll use overly formal language and also five "likes" and also "y'ain't" in the same couple sentences

Sometimes I'll spend too much time with my Nana and the words "what kine chingadera ya want?" will come outta my mouth instead of "what kind of <whatever it is> do you want?"

One word I didn't even realize wasn't common in my area until my old roommate pointed it out was "reckon"

Like one day we were hanging out and I was like "hey do ya reckon <whatever it was>" and she was like "you know you say reckon a lot for a valley girl" 💀Speaking of my old roommate aldkfja I also have a tendency to like,,,speak entirely in references sometimes. And when we lived together it got so bad because we both do it and since, well, we were best friends living together, we watched all the same videos and shows and whatnot

And it is so hard to turn it off while talking to other people

I will stare at you like 👁.👁 while my brain struggles to load a response that is appropriate and doesn't come from an abridged series or fan dub

This is why I almost never make new friends kajskdd I dunno how to talk to people who arent already used to me sometimes i just say shit and take several moments to process that that meant NOTHING to the person I was talking to

[knick-nudiex]

Friday

Friday is the day of the week between Thursday and Saturday. In countries that adopt the traditional "Sunday-first" convention, it is the sixth day of the week. In countries adopting the ISO 8601-defined "Monday-first" convention, it is the fifth day of the week.

In most Western countries, Friday is the fifth and final day of the working week. In some other countries, Friday is the first day of the weekend, with Saturday the second. In Iran, Friday is the last day of the weekend, with Saturday as the first day of the working week. Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia and Kuwait also followed this convention until they changed to a Friday–Saturday weekend on September 1, 2006, in Bahrain and the UAE, and a year later in Kuwait. In Israel, by Jewish tradition, Friday is the sixth day of the week, and the last working day.

Etymology

Frigg spinning the clouds, by John Charles Dollman

In the seven-day week introduced in the Roman Empire in the first century CE, the days were named after the classical planets of Hellenistic astrology (the Sun, the Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn).[5] The English name Friday comes from the Old English frīġedæġ, meaning the "day of Frig", a result of an old convention associating the Nordic goddess Frigg with the Roman goddess Venus after whom the planet was named; the same holds for Frīatag in Old High German, Freitag in Modern German, and vrijdag in Dutch.

"Friday" in other languages

The expected cognate name in Old Norse would be friggjar-dagr. The name of Friday in Old Norse is frjá-dagr instead, indicating a loan of the week-day names from Low German;[6] however, the modern Faroese name is fríggjadagur. The modern Scandinavian form is fredag in Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish, meaning Freyja's day. The distinction between Freyja and Frigg in some Germanic mythologies is contested.

The word for Friday in most Romance languages is derived from Latin dies Veneris or "day of Venus" (a translation of Greek Aphrodī́tēs hēméra, Ἀφροδίτης Ἡμέρα), such as vendredi in French, venres in Galician, divendres in Catalan, vennari in Corsican, venerdì in Italian, vineri in Romanian, and viernes in Spanish and influencing the Filipino biyernes or byernes, and the Chamorro betnes. This is also reflected in the p-Celtic Welsh language as Gwener.

An exception is Portuguese, also a Romance language, which uses the word sexta-feira, meaning "sixth day of liturgical celebration", derived from the Latin feria sexta used in religious texts where consecrating days to pagan gods was not allowed. Another exception among the Romance languages is also Sardinian, in which the word chenàpura is derived from Latin cena pura. This name had been given by the Jewish community exiled to the island in order to designate the food specifically prepared for Shabbat eve.[7]

In Arabic, Friday is الجمعة al-jumʿah, from a root meaning "congregation/gathering." In languages of Islamic countries outside the Arab world, the word for Friday is commonly a derivation of this: (Malay Jumaat (Malaysia) or Jumat (Indonesian), Turkish cuma, Persian/Urdu جمعه, jumʿa) and Swahili (Ijumaa).

In modern Greek, four of the words for the week-days are derived from ordinals. However, the Greek word for Friday is Paraskevi (Παρασκευή) and is derived from a word meaning "to prepare" (παρασκευάζω). Like Saturday (Savvato, Σάββατο) and Sunday (Kyriaki, Κυριακή), Friday is named for its liturgical significance as the day of preparation before Sabbath, which was inherited by Greek Christian Orthodox culture from Jewish practices.

Friday was formerly a Christian fast day; this is the origin of the Irish Dé hAoine, Scottish Gaelic Di-Haoine, Manx Jeheiney and Icelandic föstudagur, all meaning "fast day".

In both biblical and modern Hebrew, Friday is יום שישי Yom Shishi meaning "the sixth day".

In most Indian languages, Friday is Shukravāra, named for Shukra, the planet Venus. In Bengali শুক্রবার or Shukrobar is the 6th day in the Bengali week of Bengali Calendar and is the beginning of the weekend in Bangladesh. In Tamil, the word for Friday is velli, also a name for Venus; and in Malayalam it is velliyalca.

In Japanese, 金曜日 (きんようび, kinyōbi) is formed from the words 金星 (きんせい, kinsei) meaning Venus (lit. gold + planet) and 曜日 (ようび, yōbi) meaning day (of the week).

In the Korean language, it is 금요일 in Korean Hangul writing (Romanization: geumyoil), and is the pronounced form of the written word 金曜日 in Chinese characters, as in Japanese.

In Chinese, Friday is 星期五 xīngqíwǔ meaning "fifth day of the week".

In the Nahuatl language, Friday is quetzalcōātōnal ([ket͡saɬkoːaːˈtoːnaɬ]) meaning "day of Quetzalcoatl".

Most Slavic languages call Friday the "fifth (day)": Belarusian пятніца – pyatnitsa, Bulgarian петък – petŭk, Czech pátek, Polish piątek, Russian пятница – pyatnitsa, Serbo-Croatian петак – petak, Slovak piatok, Slovene petek, and Ukrainian п'ятниця – p'yatnitsya. The Hungarian word péntek is a loan from the Slavic Pannonian dialect. The n in péntek suggests an early adoption from Slavic, when many Slavic dialects still had nasal vowels. In modern Slavic languages only Polish retained nasal vowels.

In culture

Friday is considered unlucky in some cultures. This is particularly so in maritime circles; perhaps the most enduring sailing superstition is that it is unlucky to begin a voyage on a Friday. In the 19th century, Admiral William Henry Smyth described Friday in his nautical lexicon The Sailor's Word-Book as:

The Dies Infaustus, on which old seamen were desirous of not getting under weigh, as ill-omened.

(Dies Infaustus means "unlucky day".) This superstition is the root of the well-known urban legend of HMS Friday.

In modern times since the Middle Ages, Friday the 13th and Friday the 17th are considered to be especially unlucky, due to the conjunction of Friday with the unlucky numbers thirteen and seventeen. Such a Friday may be called a "Black Friday".

However, this superstition is not universal, notably in Hispanic, Greek and Scottish Gaelic culture:

Though Friday (and especially those falling on the 13th and 17th) has always been held an unlucky day in many Christian countries, still in the Hebrides it is supposed that it is a lucky day for sowing the seed. Good Friday in particular is a favourite day for potato planting—even strict Roman Catholics make a point of planting a bucketful on that day. Probably the idea is that as the Resurrection followed the Crucifixion, and Burial so too in the case of the seed, and after death will come life?

In Hispanic and Greek cultures, Tuesday is the unlucky day, specifically the 13th.

Popularly, Fridays are seen as days of good luck and happiness, since it is the last day of a work week as well as many school weeks that end every Friday.

In astrology

The Birth of Venus by Francois Boucher

Guillemot, Alexandre Charles - Mars and Venus Surprised by Vulcan - Google Art Project

The Toilet of Venus, by François Boucher

François Boucher - La toilette de Vénus - PPP2498 - Musée des Beaux-Arts de la ville de Paris

In religions

Christianity

Main article: Friday fast

In Christianity, Good Friday is the Friday before Easter. It commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. Adherents of many Christian denominations including the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Methodist, and Anglican traditions observe the Friday fast, which traditionally includes abstinence from meat, lacticinia, and alcohol on Fridays of the year.

Traditionally, Roman Catholics were obliged to refrain from eating the meat of warm-blooded animals on Fridays, although fish was allowed. The Filet-O-Fish was invented in 1962 by Lou Groen, a McDonald's franchise owner in Cincinnati, Ohio,in response to falling hamburger sales on Fridays resulting from the Roman Catholic practice of abstaining from meat on Fridays.

In the present day, episcopal conferences are now authorized to allow some other form of penance to replace abstinence from meat. The 1983 Code of Canon Law states:

Canon 1250. The days and times of penance for the universal Church are each Friday of the whole year and the season of Lent.

Canon 1251. Abstinence from meat, or from some other food as determined by the Episcopal Conference, is to be observed on all Fridays, unless a solemnity should fall on a Friday. Abstinence and fasting are to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.

Canon 1253. The Episcopal Conference can determine more particular ways in which fasting and abstinence are to be observed. In place of abstinence or fasting it can substitute, in whole or in part, other forms of penance, especially works of charity and exercises of piety.

The Book of Common Prayer prescribes weekly Friday fasting and abstinence from meat for all Anglicans.

In Methodism, the Directions Given to Band Societies (25 December 1744) mandate for all Methodists fasting and abstinence from meat on all Fridays of the year.

The Eastern Orthodox Church continues to observe Fridays (as well as Wednesdays) as fast days throughout the year (with the exception of several fast-free periods during the year). Fasting on Fridays entails abstinence from meat or meat products (i.e., quadrupeds), poultry, and dairy products (as well as fish). Unless a feast day occurs on a Friday, the Orthodox also abstain from using oil in their cooking and from alcoholic beverages (there is some debate over whether abstention from oil involves all cooking oil or only olive oil). On particularly important feast days, fish may also be permitted. For the Orthodox, Fridays throughout the year commemorate the Crucifixion of Christ and the Theotokos (Mother of God), especially as she stood by the foot of the cross. There are hymns in the Octoekhos which reflect this liturgically. These include Theotokia (hymns to the Mother of God) which are chanted on Wednesdays and Fridays called Stavrotheotokia ("Cross-Theotokia"). The dismissal at the end of services on Fridays begins with the words: "May Christ our true God, through the power of the precious and life-giving cross...."

Quakers traditionally referred to Friday as "Sixth Day", eschewing the pagan origins of the name.[25] In Slavic countries, it is called "Fifth Day" (Polish: piątek, Russian: пятница, pyatnitsa).

Hinduism

The day is named after Shukra son of Bhrigu and Kavyamata (Usana). In Hinduism, special observances are practiced for forms of the Devi, such as Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Kali, Parvati, Annapurna, Gayatri, or Santoshi Mata on Friday. Fridays are important for married ladies and they worship the goddesses on that day.

Islam

Main article: Friday prayer

In Islam, Friday (from sun-down Thursday to sun-down Friday) is the day of communion, of praying together, the holy day of Muslims. Friday observance includes attendance at a Masjid (mosque) for congregation prayer or Salat Al Jumu'ah. It is considered a day of peace and mercy (see Jumu'ah).

Muslim Friday prayer at a mosque in Malaysia

According to some Islamic traditions, the day is stated to be the original holy day ordained by God, but that now Jews and Christians recognize the days after. In some Islamic countries, the week begins on Sunday and ends on Saturday, just like the Jewish week and the week in some Christian countries. The week begins on Saturday and ends on Friday in most other Islamic countries, such as Somalia, and Iran. Friday is also the day of rest in the Baháʼí Faith. In some Malaysian states, Friday is the first week-end day, with Saturday the second, to allow Muslims to perform their religious obligations on Friday.[29] Sunday is the first working day of the week for governmental organizations.

Muslims are recommended not to fast on a Friday by itself (makruh, recommended against, but not haram, religiously forbidden), unless it is accompanied with fasting the day before (Thursday) or day after (Saturday), or it corresponds with days usually considered good for fasting (i.e. Day of Arafah or Ashura), or it falls within one's usual religious fasting habits (i.e. fasting every other day), then it is completely permissible. Muslims believe Friday as "Syed-ul-Ayyam" meaning King of days. A narration in Sahih Muslim describes the importance of Friday as follows.

"Abu Huraira reported the Messenger of Allah as saying:

The best day on which the sun has risen is Friday; on it, Adam was created. on it he was made to enter Paradise, on it he was expelled from it. And the last hour will take place on no day other than Friday.

— Sahih Muslim 854b

The Qur'an also has a surah (chapter) called Al-Jumu'ah (The Friday).

Judaism

Jewish Sabbath begins at sunset on Friday and lasts until nightfall on Saturday. There is a Jewish custom to fast on the Friday of the week of Chukat.

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I wish I still knew how to speak Chamorro

I'm sometimes just intimately reminded of the fact that English is simultaneously not my first language and the only language I know.

How it explains my speech problems growing up, my mom's obsession with "correct English" and being punished for having an accent

And why I have to pay so much attention when people speak to me otherwise it just turns into gibberish

Part of that is audio processing disorder but it makes me wonder which came first

Makes me wonder what my life would be like if I understood the language I think in

Not the surface level thoughts but the deep stuff

Makes you wonder

[brookston]

Holidays 3.6

Holidays

Alamo Day (Texas)

Aspirin Day

Black Balloon Day

Blackout Day

Chamorro Heritage Day (Guam)

City of Toronto Day (Canada)

Day of the Dude (Dudeism)

Day of Tolerance and Coexistence (Iraq)

Dentist’s Day

Equal Pay Day (Germany)

European Day of the Righteous (EU)

European Day of Speech & Language Therapy

Feast of Excited Insects (China, Korea)

Headache Relief Day

Hospitality Workers in HealthCare Day

International Agunah Day

International Ballprank Day

International Day of the Sculptor

International Day of the Skype Call

International Metal Pipe Day

King Tut Day

Labour Day (Western Australia, Australia)

Marion Berry Day (DC)

Narcissus Day

National Day of Tolerance and Coexistence (Iraq)

National Deaf Youth Day

National Dress Day

National Emotional Civility Day

National Jute Day (Bangladesh)

National Pharmacy Education Day (India)

National Report General Service Administration (GSA) Fraud Day

National Slam the Scam Day

No Homework Day

Protect My Public Media Day

Remember the Alamo Day

Silly Putty Day

Snowshoe Day

Sofia Kovalesvskaya Math Day

Stoneware Pottery Appreciation Day

Tolerance and Coexistence Day (Iraq)

Toronto Day (Canada)

Trollface Day

Women’s Day (Tajikistan)

World Conservation Strategy Day

World Lymphedema Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

National Frozen Food Day

National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day

Oreo Cookie Day (a.k.a. National Oreo Day)

World Laksa Day

Nature Celebrations

Daisy (Playfulness; Korean Birth Flowers)

Narcissus or Lent Lilly (Narcissus pseudo narcissus simplex)

Spinach Day (French Republic)

Independence, Flag & Related Days

Foundation Day (Norfolk Island; 1788)

Ghana (from UK, 1957)

Illinois (State Constitution ratified; 1848)

Servia (Proclaimed a Republic; 1882)

Toronto incorporated (Canada; 1834)

Überstadt (Declared; 2010) [unrecognized]

1st Thursday in March

Kid Lit Art Postcard Day [1st Thursday]

Nametag Day [Thursday of Name Week]

National Hospitalist Day [1st Thursday]

National Vending Day [1st Thursday]

Thankful Thursday [1st Thursday of Each Month]

Therapy Thursday [1st Thursday of Each Month]

Thirsty Thursday [Every Thursday]

Three for Thursday [Every Thursday]

Thrift Store Thursday [Every Thursday]

Throwback Thursday [Every Thursday]

White Ribbon Day (Massachusetts) [1st Thursday]

World Book Day (Ireland, UK) [1st Thursday]

Weekly Holidays beginning March 6 (1st Week of March)

Consider Christianity Week (thru 3.12)

Festivals On or Beginning March 6, 2025

AbroadFest (Barcelona, Spain) [thru 3.8]

Antikmässan (Stockholm, Sweden) [thru 3.9]

Carnival of Bern [Bärner Fasnacht] (Bern, Switzerland) [thru 3.8]

CinemAsia Film Festival (Amsterdam, Netherlands) [thru 3.11]

Cincinnati International Wine Festival (Cincinnati, Ohio) [thru 3.8]

Crufts Dog Show (Birmingham, UK) [thru 3.9]

Eastern Bison Association Winter Conference (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) [thru 3.8]

Emerald City Comic Con (Seattle, Washington) [thru 3.9]

Fulton Oysterfest (Fulton, Texas) [thru 3.9]

Ice Music Festival (Ilulissat, Greenland) [thru 3.9]

National Coffee Association Annual Convention (Houston, Texas) [thru 3.9]

Triennial Aquaculture 2025 (New Orleans, Louisiana) [thru 3.10]

Feast Days

Abelardo (Muppetism)

Baldred of Scotland (Christian; Saint)

Borrowed Days begin (Pastafarian)

Cadroe (Christian; Saint)

Chrodegang (Christian; Saint)

Colette (Christian; Saint & Virgin)

Conon (Christian; Saint)

Cyneburga (Christian; Saint)

Cyril of Constantinople (Christian; Saint)

Day of the East Wind (Pagan)

Elizabeth Barret Browning (Writerism)

Feast of Eriu (Celtic Book of Days)

Felicity and her Companions (Christian; Martyrs)

Festival of Mars (Old Roman God of War)

Fridolin (Christian; Saint)

Fusilli Day (Pastafarian)

Jesus Nazarene of Atalaya (Christian; Saint) [Panama]

Krishima Jingu Otaue-Sai (Ceremonial Rice Planting; Japan; Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Kyneburga, Kyneswide and Tibba (Christian; Saints)

March Goblins’ Galumphing Gala and Display (Shamanism)

Marcian of Tortona (Christian; Saint)

Olegarius (Christian; Saint)

Perpetua (Christian; Saint)

Quisling Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Rose of Viterbo (Christian; Saint)

Tibba (Christian; Saint)

Treachery Day (Church of the SubGenius)

William W. Mayo and Charles Frederick Menninger (Episcopal Church (USA))

Xenophanes (Positivist; Saint)

Lunar Calendar Holidays

Chinese: Month 2 (Ji-Mao), Day 7 (Jia-Xu)

Day Pillar: Wood Dog

12-Day Officers/12 Gods: Danger Day (危 Wei) [Auspicious]

Holidays: None Known

Secular Saints Days

Elizabeth Barrett Browning (Literature)

Cyrano de Bergerac (Literature)

Lou Costello (Entertainment)

Santi di Tito (Art)

George du Maurier (Art, Literature)

Will Eisner (Art)

David Gilmour (Music)

Lefty Grove (Sports)

Moira Kelly (Entertainment)

Ring Lardner (Literature)

Stanisław Jerzy Lec (Literature)

Gabriel García Márquez (Literature)

Michaelangelo (Art)

Annie Feray Mutrie (Art)

Shaquille O’Neal (Sports)

Rob Reiner (Entertainment)

Bob Willis (Music)

Mary Wilson (Music)

Teresa Wright (Entertainment)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Perilous Day (13th Century England) [12 of 32]

Tomobiki (友引 Japan) [Good luck all day, except at noon.]

Premieres

Ariel, by Sylvia Plath (Poems; 1965)

Barnyard Amateurs, featuring Farmer Al Falfa (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1936)

Big House Blues (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1947)

The Big Lebowski (Film; 1998)

The Bird Who Came to Dinner (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1961)

Brementown Musicians (Ub Iwerks Cartoon; 1935)

Brotherly Love (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1936)

Cabaret Courtesy (Paramount Magazine Cartoon; 1921)

Chappie (Film; 2015)

Cyrano (Hanna-Barbera Animated TV Special; 1974)

Daffy Duck Splet Here (WB MM Cartoon; 1948)

÷ (a.k.a. Divide), by Ed Sheeran (Album; 2017)

Dog Meets Dog (Phantasies; 1942)

The Dove of Peace (M-in-A Films Cartoon; 1915)

Eat Me Kitty, Eight to the Bar (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1942)

Everest (IMAX Documentary Film; 1998)

Felix the Cat Sees ‘em in Season (Felix the Cat Cartoon; 1927)

Fiddlin’ Around, a.k.a. Just Mickey (Mickey Mouse Disney Cartoon; 1930)

Fifth Column Mouse (WB MM Cartoon; 1943)

The Fire Fighters (Aesop’s Film Fable Cartoon; 1926)

Fly Time (Aesop’s Film Fable Cartoon; 1926)

Fooled Around and Fell In Love, by Elvin Bishop (Song; 1976)

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (Film; 1921)

The Fright-Seeing Trip of Visit to a Small Panic (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S1, Ep. 30; 1960)

Hasty But Tasty (Ant and the Aardvark Cartoon; 1969)

History of the World, Part II (TV Series; 2023)

I’d Climb the Highest Mountain (Fleischer Screen Songs Cartoon; 1931)

I Only Have Eyes For You (WB MM Cartoon; 1937)

Just Another Day, by Paul McCartney (Song; 1971)

Just Mickey, a.k.a. Fiddlin’ Around (Mickey Mouse Disney Cartoon; 1930)

Kidnapping Mr. Heineken (Film; 2015) 

Kissin’ Cousins (Film; 1964) [Elvis Presley #14]

Ko-Ko Baffles the Bulls (Fleischer Out of the Inkwell Cartoon; 1926)

La Sonnambula, by Vincenzo Bellini (Opera; 1831)

La Traviata (The Fallen Woman), by Giuseppe Verdi (Opera; 1853)

Le Petite Parade (Modern Madcaps Cartoon; 1959)

Lethal Weapon (Film; 1987)

Let It Be, by The Beatles (Song; 1970)

Logan's Run, by William F. Nolan (Novel; 1967)

Lorenzo (Disney Cartoon; 2004)

Magoo’s Homecoming (Mr. Magoo UPA Cartoon; 1959)

Medusa, by Annie Lennox (Album; 1995)

Mosquito (Fleischer Out of the Inkwell Cartoon; 1922)

Onward (Animated Film; 2020)

Paint It Black, recorded by The Rolling Stones (Song; 1966)

The Pen-Pals or Rock Hocky Rocky (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S1, Ep. 29; 1960)

Play Ball (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1932)

Playdate with Destiny (Animated Simpsons Cartoon; 2020)

Rhiannon, by Fleetwood Mac (Song; 1976)

Room and Bored (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1962)

Runaway, by Del Shannon (Song; 1961)

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (Film; 2015)

So Sorry Pussycat (Terrytoons’ Hashimoto Cartoon; 1961)

Starting from Hatch (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1953)

Takin the Air (Aesop’s Film Fable; 1927)

There Goes My Baby, recorded by The Drifters (Song; 1959)

Three-Ring Government (America Rocks Cartoon; Schoolhouse Rock; 1979)

To Be or Not to Be (Film; 1942)

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (TV Series; 2015)

United States Football League (Sports League; 1983)

Up in the Air (Aesop’s Film Fable; 1926)

U.S. Marshals (Film; 1998)

Watchmen (Film; 2009)

When Hell Froze Over (Mutt & Jeff Cartoon; 1926)

Yodeling Yokels (WB LT Cartoon; 1931)

The Young Victoria (Film; 2009)

Today’s Name Days

Fridolin, Nicola, Rosa (Austria)

Ruža, Viktor, Zvjezdana (Croatia)

Miroslav (Czech Republic)

Gotfred (Denmark)

Tarmo, Tarmu (Estonia)

Tarmo (Finland)

Colette (France)

Fridolin, Nicola, Nicole, Rosa (Germany)

Isyhios (Greece)

Inez, Leonóra (Hungary)

Colette, Giordano, Ezio, Marziano, Marzio (Italy)

Centis, Gotfrids, Vents (Latvia)

Karigailė, Norvilas, Raminta, Rožė (Lithuania)

Andor, Annfrid (Norway)

Eugenia, Felicyta, Frydolin, Jordan, Klaudian, Koleta, Róża, Wiktor, Wiktoriusz, Wojsław (Poland)

Radoslav (Slovakia)

Julián, Olegario (Spain)

Ebba, Ebbe (Sweden)

Carlton, Charlton, Colette, Collette (USA)

Today’s National Name Days

National Brian Day

National Damien Day

National Ford Day

National Shirley Day

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 65 of 2025; 300 days remaining in the year

ISO Week: Day 4 of Week 10 of 2025

Celtic Tree Calendar: Fearn (Alder) [Day 9 of 28]

Chinese: Month 2 (Ji-Mao), Day 7 (Jia-Xu)

Chinese Year of the: Snake 4723 (until February 17, 2026) [Ding-Chou]

Coptic: 27 Amshir 1741

Druid Tree Calendar: Willow (Mar 1-10) [Day 6 of 10]

Hebrew: 6 Adar 5785

Islamic: 6 Ramadan 1446

Julian: 21 February 2025

Moon: 50%: 1st Quarter

Positivist: 9 Aristotle (3rd Month) [Xenophanes]

Runic Half Month: Tyr (Cosmic Pillar) [Day 14 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 76 of 90)

SUn Calendar: 5 Green; Fryday [5 of 30]

Week: 1st Week of March

Zodiac:

Tropical (Typical) Zodiac: Aquarius (Day 16 of 30)

Sidereal Zodiac: Aquarius (Day 22 of 30)

Schmidt Zodiac: Capricorn (Day 13 of 27)

IAU Boundaries (Current) Zodiac: Aquarius (Day 18 of 23)

IAU Boundaries (1977) Zodiac: Aquarius (Day 19 of 24)

[brookstonalmanac]

Holidays 3.6

Holidays

Alamo Day (Texas)

Aspirin Day

Black Balloon Day

Blackout Day

Chamorro Heritage Day (Guam)

City of Toronto Day (Canada)

Day of the Dude (Dudeism)

Day of Tolerance and Coexistence (Iraq)

Dentist’s Day

Equal Pay Day (Germany)

European Day of the Righteous (EU)

European Day of Speech & Language Therapy

Feast of Excited Insects (China, Korea)

Headache Relief Day

Hospitality Workers in HealthCare Day

International Agunah Day

International Ballprank Day

International Day of the Sculptor

International Day of the Skype Call

International Metal Pipe Day

King Tut Day

Labour Day (Western Australia, Australia)

Marion Berry Day (DC)

Narcissus Day

National Day of Tolerance and Coexistence (Iraq)

National Deaf Youth Day

National Dress Day

National Emotional Civility Day

National Jute Day (Bangladesh)

National Pharmacy Education Day (India)

National Report General Service Administration (GSA) Fraud Day

National Slam the Scam Day

No Homework Day

Protect My Public Media Day

Remember the Alamo Day

Silly Putty Day

Snowshoe Day

Sofia Kovalesvskaya Math Day

Stoneware Pottery Appreciation Day

Tolerance and Coexistence Day (Iraq)

Toronto Day (Canada)

Trollface Day

Women’s Day (Tajikistan)

World Conservation Strategy Day

World Lymphedema Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

National Frozen Food Day

National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day

Oreo Cookie Day (a.k.a. National Oreo Day)

World Laksa Day

Nature Celebrations

Daisy (Playfulness; Korean Birth Flowers)

Narcissus or Lent Lilly (Narcissus pseudo narcissus simplex)

Spinach Day (French Republic)

Independence, Flag & Related Days

Foundation Day (Norfolk Island; 1788)

Ghana (from UK, 1957)

Illinois (State Constitution ratified; 1848)

Servia (Proclaimed a Republic; 1882)

Toronto incorporated (Canada; 1834)

Überstadt (Declared; 2010) [unrecognized]

1st Thursday in March

Kid Lit Art Postcard Day [1st Thursday]

Nametag Day [Thursday of Name Week]

National Hospitalist Day [1st Thursday]

National Vending Day [1st Thursday]

Thankful Thursday [1st Thursday of Each Month]

Therapy Thursday [1st Thursday of Each Month]

Thirsty Thursday [Every Thursday]

Three for Thursday [Every Thursday]

Thrift Store Thursday [Every Thursday]

Throwback Thursday [Every Thursday]

White Ribbon Day (Massachusetts) [1st Thursday]

World Book Day (Ireland, UK) [1st Thursday]

Weekly Holidays beginning March 6 (1st Week of March)

Consider Christianity Week (thru 3.12)

Festivals On or Beginning March 6, 2025

AbroadFest (Barcelona, Spain) [thru 3.8]

Antikmässan (Stockholm, Sweden) [thru 3.9]

Carnival of Bern [Bärner Fasnacht] (Bern, Switzerland) [thru 3.8]

CinemAsia Film Festival (Amsterdam, Netherlands) [thru 3.11]

Cincinnati International Wine Festival (Cincinnati, Ohio) [thru 3.8]

Crufts Dog Show (Birmingham, UK) [thru 3.9]

Eastern Bison Association Winter Conference (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) [thru 3.8]

Emerald City Comic Con (Seattle, Washington) [thru 3.9]

Fulton Oysterfest (Fulton, Texas) [thru 3.9]

Ice Music Festival (Ilulissat, Greenland) [thru 3.9]

National Coffee Association Annual Convention (Houston, Texas) [thru 3.9]

Triennial Aquaculture 2025 (New Orleans, Louisiana) [thru 3.10]

Feast Days

Abelardo (Muppetism)

Baldred of Scotland (Christian; Saint)

Borrowed Days begin (Pastafarian)

Cadroe (Christian; Saint)

Chrodegang (Christian; Saint)

Colette (Christian; Saint & Virgin)

Conon (Christian; Saint)

Cyneburga (Christian; Saint)

Cyril of Constantinople (Christian; Saint)

Day of the East Wind (Pagan)

Elizabeth Barret Browning (Writerism)

Feast of Eriu (Celtic Book of Days)

Felicity and her Companions (Christian; Martyrs)

Festival of Mars (Old Roman God of War)

Fridolin (Christian; Saint)

Fusilli Day (Pastafarian)

Jesus Nazarene of Atalaya (Christian; Saint) [Panama]

Krishima Jingu Otaue-Sai (Ceremonial Rice Planting; Japan; Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Kyneburga, Kyneswide and Tibba (Christian; Saints)

March Goblins’ Galumphing Gala and Display (Shamanism)

Marcian of Tortona (Christian; Saint)

Olegarius (Christian; Saint)

Perpetua (Christian; Saint)

Quisling Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Rose of Viterbo (Christian; Saint)

Tibba (Christian; Saint)

Treachery Day (Church of the SubGenius)

William W. Mayo and Charles Frederick Menninger (Episcopal Church (USA))

Xenophanes (Positivist; Saint)

Lunar Calendar Holidays

Chinese: Month 2 (Ji-Mao), Day 7 (Jia-Xu)

Day Pillar: Wood Dog

12-Day Officers/12 Gods: Danger Day (危 Wei) [Auspicious]

Holidays: None Known

Secular Saints Days

Elizabeth Barrett Browning (Literature)

Cyrano de Bergerac (Literature)

Lou Costello (Entertainment)

Santi di Tito (Art)

George du Maurier (Art, Literature)

Will Eisner (Art)

David Gilmour (Music)

Lefty Grove (Sports)

Moira Kelly (Entertainment)

Ring Lardner (Literature)

Stanisław Jerzy Lec (Literature)

Gabriel García Márquez (Literature)

Michaelangelo (Art)

Annie Feray Mutrie (Art)

Shaquille O’Neal (Sports)

Rob Reiner (Entertainment)

Bob Willis (Music)

Mary Wilson (Music)

Teresa Wright (Entertainment)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Perilous Day (13th Century England) [12 of 32]

Tomobiki (友引 Japan) [Good luck all day, except at noon.]

Premieres

Ariel, by Sylvia Plath (Poems; 1965)

Barnyard Amateurs, featuring Farmer Al Falfa (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1936)

Big House Blues (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1947)

The Big Lebowski (Film; 1998)

The Bird Who Came to Dinner (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1961)

Brementown Musicians (Ub Iwerks Cartoon; 1935)

Brotherly Love (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1936)

Cabaret Courtesy (Paramount Magazine Cartoon; 1921)

Chappie (Film; 2015)

Cyrano (Hanna-Barbera Animated TV Special; 1974)

Daffy Duck Splet Here (WB MM Cartoon; 1948)

÷ (a.k.a. Divide), by Ed Sheeran (Album; 2017)

Dog Meets Dog (Phantasies; 1942)

The Dove of Peace (M-in-A Films Cartoon; 1915)

Eat Me Kitty, Eight to the Bar (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1942)

Everest (IMAX Documentary Film; 1998)

Felix the Cat Sees ‘em in Season (Felix the Cat Cartoon; 1927)

Fiddlin’ Around, a.k.a. Just Mickey (Mickey Mouse Disney Cartoon; 1930)

Fifth Column Mouse (WB MM Cartoon; 1943)

The Fire Fighters (Aesop’s Film Fable Cartoon; 1926)

Fly Time (Aesop’s Film Fable Cartoon; 1926)

Fooled Around and Fell In Love, by Elvin Bishop (Song; 1976)

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (Film; 1921)

The Fright-Seeing Trip of Visit to a Small Panic (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S1, Ep. 30; 1960)

Hasty But Tasty (Ant and the Aardvark Cartoon; 1969)

History of the World, Part II (TV Series; 2023)

I’d Climb the Highest Mountain (Fleischer Screen Songs Cartoon; 1931)

I Only Have Eyes For You (WB MM Cartoon; 1937)

Just Another Day, by Paul McCartney (Song; 1971)

Just Mickey, a.k.a. Fiddlin’ Around (Mickey Mouse Disney Cartoon; 1930)

Kidnapping Mr. Heineken (Film; 2015) 

Kissin’ Cousins (Film; 1964) [Elvis Presley #14]

Ko-Ko Baffles the Bulls (Fleischer Out of the Inkwell Cartoon; 1926)

La Sonnambula, by Vincenzo Bellini (Opera; 1831)

La Traviata (The Fallen Woman), by Giuseppe Verdi (Opera; 1853)

Le Petite Parade (Modern Madcaps Cartoon; 1959)

Lethal Weapon (Film; 1987)

Let It Be, by The Beatles (Song; 1970)

Logan's Run, by William F. Nolan (Novel; 1967)

Lorenzo (Disney Cartoon; 2004)

Magoo’s Homecoming (Mr. Magoo UPA Cartoon; 1959)

Medusa, by Annie Lennox (Album; 1995)

Mosquito (Fleischer Out of the Inkwell Cartoon; 1922)

Onward (Animated Film; 2020)

Paint It Black, recorded by The Rolling Stones (Song; 1966)

The Pen-Pals or Rock Hocky Rocky (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S1, Ep. 29; 1960)

Play Ball (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1932)

Playdate with Destiny (Animated Simpsons Cartoon; 2020)

Rhiannon, by Fleetwood Mac (Song; 1976)

Room and Bored (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1962)

Runaway, by Del Shannon (Song; 1961)

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (Film; 2015)

So Sorry Pussycat (Terrytoons’ Hashimoto Cartoon; 1961)

Starting from Hatch (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1953)

Takin the Air (Aesop’s Film Fable; 1927)

There Goes My Baby, recorded by The Drifters (Song; 1959)

Three-Ring Government (America Rocks Cartoon; Schoolhouse Rock; 1979)

To Be or Not to Be (Film; 1942)

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Serenti Hotel Saipan: Your Oasis in Paradise

The Serenti Hotel Saipan is the ideal option whether you’re here on business or just to unwind. The hotel is ideally situated in the center of Garapan, Saipan’s busy tourist area, and is intended to accommodate both leisure and business guests. You’ll be in the thick of things when you step outside, with restaurants, shops, and local attractions all around you.

Best Time to Visit Serenti Hotel Saipan

Saipan enjoys a tropical climate, making it a year-round destination. However, the best time to visit depends on your preferences:

Dry Season (April-November): This is the most popular time to visit Saipan, with sunny skies, minimal rainfall, and calm seas, ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and diving.

Wet Season (December-March): While rainfall is more frequent during this period, it often comes in short bursts, followed by sunshine. You can often find better deals on flights and accommodation.

Exceptional Services and Amenities

Serenti Hotel Saipan is renowned for its exceptional service and a wide range of amenities designed to enhance your stay:

Luxurious Accommodations: Choose from a variety of elegantly appointed rooms and suites, all featuring modern amenities such as comfortable bedding, flat-screen TVs, and private balconies offering stunning views of the ocean or the lush surroundings.

World-Class Dining: Indulge in a culinary journey with diverse dining options, from delectable international cuisine to authentic local flavors. The hotel’s restaurants and bars cater to every palate, offering a unique dining experience.

Relaxation and Rejuvenation: Unwind at the hotel’s spa, where skilled therapists offer a range of rejuvenating treatments, including massages, facials, and body scrubs.

Recreational Activities: Stay active with a variety of recreational activities, such as swimming in the crystal-clear pool, lounging on the sun deck, or enjoying water sports like snorkeling and diving.

Concierge Services: The hotel’s dedicated concierge team is available to assist with any requests, from arranging tours and excursions to making dinner reservations.

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Special Offers and Important Information

Check the hotel’s official website or contact them directly for the latest special offers and packages, such as discounted rates for extended stays, honeymoon packages, and family vacations.

Book your stay in advance, especially during peak season, to secure the best rates and availability.

Pack light clothing, swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.

Bring insect repellent and a first-aid kit.

Learn a few basic phrases in Chamorro, the local language, to enhance your interaction with the locals.

Respect the local culture and traditions.

Explore Nearby Restaurants

Saipan offers a diverse culinary scene, with a variety of restaurants serving international and local flavors. Here are a few popular options near Serenti Hotel Saipan:

The Cliff Restaurant: Enjoy panoramic ocean views while savoring exquisite American cuisine with Asian influences.

Hyatt Regency Saipan: This resort offers several dining options, including a Japanese restaurant, a casual poolside grill, and a lively bar.

Saipan Seafood: Indulge in fresh seafood dishes, including grilled fish, shrimp, and lobster, in a casual and relaxed atmosphere.

Pacific Cafe: This popular local spot serves delicious and affordable Filipino and American comfort food.

Top Activities Around Serenti Hotel Saipan

Saipan offers a wealth of activities for all interests:

Beaches: Relax on pristine beaches like Micro Beach, Managaha Island, and Laulau Bay.

Diving and Snorkeling: Explore the vibrant coral reefs teeming with marine life.

Water Sports: Enjoy water sports such as jet skiing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding.

Hiking: Embark on scenic hikes through lush forests and breathtaking landscapes.

Cultural Experiences: Visit the Marianas Museum of History & Culture to learn about the island’s rich history and culture.

Shopping: Explore the local markets and shops for unique souvenirs and handicrafts.

Nearest Tourist Places

Managaha Island: A small, picturesque island just off the coast of Saipan, perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing.

Grotto: A stunning natural grotto formed by volcanic activity, accessible by boat or kayak.

Bird Island: A popular spot for birdwatching, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

Last Command Post: A historical site that played a significant role in World War II.

Why Choose Serenti Hotel Saipan

Unparalleled Luxury: Serenti Hotel Saipan offers a luxurious and unforgettable island escape with its elegant accommodations, exceptional service, and world-class amenities.

Prime Location: The hotel’s convenient location provides easy access to the best beaches, attractions, and dining options on the island.

Personalized Service: The dedicated staff is committed to providing personalized service, ensuring a truly memorable and enjoyable stay.

Commitment to Sustainability: Serenti Hotel Saipan is committed to sustainable practices, minimizing its environmental impact and supporting local communities.

Conclusion

Serenti Hotel Saipan is the perfect choice for travelers seeking a luxurious and unforgettable island getaway. With its exceptional service, world-class amenities, and prime location, this hotel offers an oasis of tranquility and relaxation in the heart of paradise.

Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation, or a combination of both, Serenti Hotel Saipan has something for everyone. So, pack your bags and prepare to experience the magic of Saipan at this extraordinary hotel.

FAQs about Serenti Hotel Saipan

Q: What is the best time to visit Serenti Hotel Saipan?

A: The dry season (April-November) is generally the best time to visit, with sunny skies and minimal rainfall.

Q: What are some of the amenities offered at Serenti Hotel Saipan?

A: Amenities include luxurious accommodations, world-class dining, a spa, swimming pool, and concierge services.

Q: What are some popular activities near Serenti Hotel Saipan?

A: Popular activities include swimming, snorkeling, diving, hiking, and exploring local markets.

Q: What is the nearest airport to Serenti Hotel Saipan?

A: The nearest airport is Saipan International Airport (SPN).

Q: Does Serenti Hotel Saipan offer any special packages or deals?

A: Yes, check the hotel’s official website or contact them directly for the latest special offers and packages.

Q: Is there a dress code at the restaurants within Serenti Hotel Saipan?

A: Dress codes may vary depending on the restaurant. It’s generally recommended to wear smart casual attire.

Q: Are there any language barriers in Saipan?

A: English is widely spoken in Saipan, but learning a few basic Chamorro phrases can enhance your interactions with the locals.

Q: Is it necessary to book in advance?

A: It is recommended to book your stay in advance, especially during peak season, to secure the best rates and availability.

Q: What type of currency is used in Saipan?

A: The official currency of Saipan is the US Dollar (USD)