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Of Victory Day And Nazis Past And Present

Amid a tribute to a WWII hero, France continues to try to reconcile its history with current problems.

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May 08, 2023
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One of the fun facts about living in France is that there are approximately 132 public holidays in the month of May. Ok, it’s just 4 but it seems like a lot more.

Especially when you are a parent, and every day you turn around and there is an urchin underfoot who should by all rights be in school.

Even more bizarre is that two of the bank holidays are Ca…

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