Luxembourg’s National Day is celebrated every year on June 23. Impress your friends by sharing these fun facts. Although June 23 has never been the birthday of any ruler of Luxembourg, it was the date selected in 1961 to be the official royal birthday, meaning that all future grand dukes and grand duchesses are now […]
Office magician to do trick where he turns 1 day off into 5
A colleague and amateur magician who performs under the names the Dazzling Deceiver and the Phenomenal Faker has announced that for his next trick, he’s going to take a single public holiday in the middle of the week and turn it into five days off in a row. “Ladies and gentlemen, some of you say […]
Luxembourg cyclists participate in Vëlobrennen to ensure good riding season
Respecting a tradition that goes back to at least the 1750s, members of Luxembourg’s secretive cycling community are gathering this weekend in a private location to sacrifice last year’s bicycles in hopes of ensuring a good riding season. “The Vëlobrennen is one of our most sacred rituals, one that admittedly must look strange to outsiders,” […]
Luxembourg man saves up to take girlfriend on exciting trip in taxi
A local man who has been putting away money for a special trip has announced he is finally taking his girlfriend on the taxi ride they’ve always dreamed about. The trip is set for St. Valentine’s Day and will start at 7 p.m. at the couple’s home in Bivange, says Vincent Flamand, who has been […]
Cheap company having Christmas party 6 weeks late at filthy bar in middle of nowhere
A Luxembourg financial services firm has announced that it will thank its 56 hardworking employees by throwing a holiday party six weeks after the holidays ended, and that the event will be held in a remote cafe that is known mostly for the likelihood of getting food poisoning while eating there. “January has continued to […]