Ailsa, on Where’s My Backpack, is asking for something fresh – how about some fresh students from yesterday? The day you leave school, in Sweden you are nineteen, is one of the greatest days to remember. The world is open – new and fresh. Enjoy their happiness!
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Thank you!
Yes the beginning of a new adventure. Fresh with dreams. Nice one!
On the threshold of a new life! Beautiful photo gallery Ann Christine.
I’m always crying, as you know…
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Thank you!
Is it traditional for the female graduating students to wear white? Our students leave school earlier, at about 17 or 18. Some leave even earlier. 😦
Yes – always white. And the guys should wear black and white. Don’t you have a special colour as a tradition?
Not that I know of. Most schools here require students to wear school uniform, and there really isn’t a formal graduation day. There are end of year prize givings and a leavers’ farewell dinner/ball but I have not seen anything like your Swedish celebrations or the US type graduations. Perhaps we should change our traditions.
Traditions are important, I think. I guess you do to. Unless something feels very wrong, I do not think you should change old traditions! But, if there are no real traditions…maybe you might adopt what you feel would be nice.
Yes, I think we could do more in the way of traditions re school. But I guess they take time to develop.
Very refreshing and beautiful post! You’ve captured the wonderful moments.
Thank you, Amy! This is always a glorious day – but a bit of sadness too.
Whole world at their feet – what a beautiful moment! 🙂
It is! And I always cry a bit…