Chaplain’s Spot

‘Crazy rules around the world’

In a world that often seems crazy around us, here are some fun facts about rules in other parts of the world. Sometimes, it is good to look at some silliness to wipe out the effect of the madness being experienced. 

1. In France it’s illegal to name your pig Napoleon.
2. In Milan it is a legal requirement to smile at all times, except for funerals or hospital visits.
3. Any man carrying onions in Paris must be given right of way in the streets.
4. No one is allowed to play electronic games in Greece.
5. Any child born in Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, Wales must be able to spell the town name by the age of six and pronounce it by the age of thirty-four.
6. During Sweden’s long hours of winter darkness, it is illegal to complain that you wish it were sunny.
7. If someone knocks on your door in Scotland and requests the use of your toilet, you must allow them access.
8. It is illegal to ski down a mountain in Switzerland while reciting poetry.
9. Noisy sandals are forbidden on the Isle of Capri, Italy.
10. In Turin, Italy dog owners can be fined up to 600 EUR for not taking their dogs on a walk at least 3 times a day.
11. It is against the law to mention the date 1966 in any football ground in Germany. This is when England won the World Cup at Wembley against West Germany (4-2).
12. In Eraclea, a town near Venice, it’s illegal to build sandcastles on the beach.
13. It is illegal to fly over or land flying saucers in the southern French town of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. This odd anti-UFO legislation has gained the town international popularity.
14. In Danish restaurants you don’t have to pay for your food unless, by your own opinion, you are ‘full’ at the end of your meal. If not, you can proceed without paying the bill at all.
15. In Switzerland, it is illegal to flush the toilet after 10 PM, if you live in an apartment.

Please feel free to contact me via Compass, or at school, if there is anything you would like to discuss I am here to support our school community with whatever is challenging us. 

Quote for the week: 

Friendships come in every size and shape and shade imaginable.

Alan Silverwood – Chaplain - Pastoral care for our community. [Monday, Tuesday, Friday] 

 [alan.silverwood@education.vic.gov.au] Supporting the School community in emotional, social, spiritual and practical wellbeing. The Chaplaincy program is funded by the Federal Government, donations and GRPS School Council.