Thursday 18 October 2018

World Cup Football and Municipal Elections

Every year twins Gabi and Adi each receive one of my customised cards on their birthday. I have mentioned before that my cards have become an essential part of their family's birthday celebrations and that these two young men spend the run-up to their big day guessing what will be on their card that year!
This year mum knew for sure what to put on Gabi's card. He was lucky enough to be able to travel to the 2018 World Cup in Russia, and was even more fortunate to get a ticket for an England game (Gabi's parents are both British). His birthday card shows him at the stadium, waving his World Cup scarf and wearing his England shirt with pride. Next to him is the 2018 World Cup logo. A big 22 marks his age. England won the game he went to!
Gabi's brother Adi is greatly involved in our forthcoming municipal elections. He is a friend and admirer of one of the candidates and arranged a meet and greet for him at the family home.
I have shown Adi in front of the candidate's election poster. The ballot slip with the Hebrew ballot letters of the candidate is next to him and, once again, a big number 22 marks his age.
On election day in Israel, and upon entry to a polling station, the voter is given an official envelope, and shown to a voting booth. Inside the booth is a tray of slips, one for each party. The slips are printed with the "ballot letters" of the party (between one and three Hebrew letters), the full official name of the party, and sometimes a slogan in small print. Each party publicises their letter prior to election day, with most election posters featuring them. The voter chooses the relevant slip for their party, puts it in the envelope, seals it, and then places the envelope into the ballot box.

10 comments:

Tamar SB said...

Love the backgrounds!

Carol @Comfort Spring Station said...

I love how you make each card to special for each twin.

Miss Val's Creations said...

Nicely done! I love seeing young people getting involved with politics. We need more of that over here.

Snap said...

Your cards are wonderful -- I bet they mean a lot to the receivers. So special!

VeggieMummy said...

What wonderfully individual cards. Interesting to hear about the voting system too. xx

Anonymous said...

well done, cards look awesome thanks for being part of this weeks #ABloggingGoodTime

handmade by amalia said...

I love these, Lisa. The municipal elections one is brilliant. A week a way and I still don't know who I'll vote for :-(
Amalia
xo

Stephanie 139a said...

These are both great - there's nothing better than something that's so obviously made for you. Thanks for sharing with #PoCoLo

junieper said...

Thanks for telling the story, Lisa - that makes a card so much more worthwhile! And thanks for showing it to All Seasons!
That's a big thing to be able to visit the worldcup in Russia when you're 22! And of course the right-on card from Lisa for that occasion:) It reminds me on how much I liked it to show Western Eur. to when 2 of my kids were teens. I knew it would widen their world view!

Morgan Prince said...

I love that you personalise the cards, they're great too. What a lovely tradition.
Thanks for sharing with #pocolo

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