happy day for Norwegians, the day the Constitution of Norway was signed at Eidsvoll on May 17 in 1814. The constitution declared Norway to be an independent nation (independent from Sweden). If you live (as I do) in a community or city with a large Norwegian population, chances are there will be a children's parade and other festivities. And if you have Norwegian heritage, as more than 4.5 million Americans do, then you have the right to celebrate this day, too! Wear a Norwegian flag tshirt or other apparel in the traditional colors of the country (red, white and blue). In my neighborhood, festivites include a lutefisk eating contest, street dancing in traditional dress, and a herring toss. ASKER, NORWAY - MAY 17: Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway, Prince Haakon of Norway, Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway and Marius Borg Hoiby greet the children on Norway's national day at Skaugum on May 17, 2012 in Asker, Norway. (Photo by Ragnar Singsaas/Getty Images)
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Nowadays, I imagine it's pretty much the same with one difference. Kids are expected these days to give teacher a gift. With that in mind, the Today show and I are suggesting tote bags for teachers. They show you care about the environment, they say that you know teachers carry a heavy load, and they're functional in many ways. Here are some cute ones for language teachers (French teachers, Spanish teachers, German teachers, Norwegian teachers):
And here are a few from Zazzle that are great looking and functional:
