"Lost Monday," also known as "Verloren Maandag" in Dutch, is a traditional event celebrated in the Belgian region of Antwerp. This unique custom takes place on the first Monday after Epiphany, which usually falls in January. The origins of Lost Monday date back to the 19th century when bakers in Antwerp were granted a day off to rest after the busy holiday season. During Lost Monday, people in Antwerp indulge in some particular culinary delights.
On tuesday I had to go to the hospital to undergo surgery to have a benign tumor removed from my knee.
