Did you know that in Russia men buy flowers for all the women in their life on IWD--in recognition of their contribution to communistic construction?
In fact, IWD is very much tied in with the principles of socialism, the first one observed in 1909 in the US following a declaration by the Socialist Party of America.
Demonstrations marking International Women's Day in Russia marked the first stage of the Russian Revolution of 1917.
Just a little history lesson for you. Now, where are the flowers in recognition of my ongoing push for a domestic revolution around here (think global, act local)?! Funny--no-one seems to have noticed...
Oh, and happy Labour Day too. Hope you're not working too hard--or at all, ideally.
3 comments:
Blimey, my brothers would have to buy HEAPS of flowers. Four sisters, two wives, mothers, mothers-in-law...one would need a mate with a market garden.
I always suspected feminism was a communist plot.
I think the Russians have a good idea there...I celebrated with a few friends and we're all finding the same thing...most young women aren't interested in the notion of IWA...I think this is sad but obviously others don't see it - and the sentiments behind it - as part of their lives..
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