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Celebrate World Oceans Day everyday

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Want to see more? Want to see more? Want to see more?                                                 Want to see more? Want to see more? Well, this time I was late. I forgot all about it. World Oceans Day isn't as celebrated as Earth Day. At least that's my idea. But we are all connected to the oceans no matter if we live inland or on the coast. For most Portuguese, the sea is a source of inspiration. We are proud of our history. We sailed the seas with bravery and discovered new worlds to the world a few centuries ago!  I live on the seaside and honestly, that's one of my big life joys. I would love to have done a selfie for the sea ! Did you make a promise? In a few days, the beach will be ready to welcome people. It was already very nicely populated during Easter with students enjoying a bit of sun in Easter break and foreigners, mostly Spanish. Spanish are fond of this beach where I live since the 1950s! I like everything about the coastal way

Buying Father's Day Greeting Cards Online

Father’s Day is celebrated worldwide. In Portugal, it's celebrated on March 19, and i n the days before Father's Day teachers help their pupils to prepare a handmade card or small gift for children to take home. The same happens with Mother's Day.  This modern holiday is  about fathers' importance in their children's lives and celebrates fatherhood and male parenting. Many countries observe this day on the third Sunday in June. On Father’s Day, people visit their fathers and offer cards or gifts. I created two illustrations for Father's Day greeting cards, one for boys and the other for girls. I tried to find the origin of this celebration. When and why did it start? There is the idea of Father's Day may originate in pagan sun worship because some believe the sun is the father of the universe. The June solstice occurs around the same time as Father's Day . In the United States, there was a woman called Sonora Smart Dodd . She was inspired by