by Kerri Lether | Feb 14, 2022 | Misc.
It’s the season of love – yep, Valentine’s Day! Here at Lether Law Group, we are starting a new tradition of decorating waffles and having breakfast together. As we begin our own tradition, here are some ways others celebrate.
In Wales, they celebrate by giving each other wooden spoons known as “love spoons”. Though the Welsh celebrate a little earlier than us instead celebrating on January 25th or Saint Dwynwen’s Day. Saint Dwynwen’s Day celebrates the legend of the patron saint of love, Saint Dwynwen.
Argentina doesn’t just celebrate Valentine’s Day – they celebrate an entire week called “the week of sweetness” in July. The tradition originally started as a commercially driven celebration and is now widely celebrated. Throughout the week lovers exchange chocolates and other types of candy. How sweet!
Valentine’s Day is also the “day of winemakers” or San Trifon Zartan in Bulgaria. The tradition originates from when priests would cut unnecessary branches off and bless the grape vines at the beginning of February. Today, San Trifon Zartan is celebrated with lots of wine and a feast.
In El Salvador, Valentine’s Day isn’t just a day of love, but also a day of friendship. A centerpiece is used to put in the names of friends, family members, coworkers, etc. and everyone draws a name to buy a gift for. Think Secret Santa, but there’s a twist! You also say a good quality about your friend and the group tries to guess the gift’s recipient before giving the gift to your secret friend.
White Day follows exactly a month after Valentine’s Day in Japan. On Valentine’s Day, women buy their male companions chocolates and gifts, but men can’t reciprocate until White Day on March 14th. Traditionally, men would give out white chocolate, marshmallows, and cookies on White Day.
However you celebrate, we at Lether Law Group wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day!
Citations:
https://traveltriangle.com/blog/valentines-day-traditions-around-the-world/
https://time.com/5528685/valentines-traditions-around-the-world/
https://theculturetrip.com/europe/bulgaria/articles/trifon-zarezan-bulgarias-second-valentines-day/
by Kerri Lether | Oct 7, 2021 | News & Updates
As many of you know, Kevin Kay joined Lether Law Group in November 2019 as a partner after many years of practice in the Northwest and around the country as coverage and extra-contractual counsel for a number of insurers. Kevin started his civil practice with Tom Lether and Eric Neal more than 16 years ago and has continued to provide clients with excellent advice and representation since joining Lether Law Group. Kevin’s leadership skills, legal acumen, and work ethic have made him an excellent Partner. Lether Law Group is now proud to welcome Kevin as our newest Shareholder. We look forward to many more years of success, growth, and fun with Kevin taking the next step in his journey as part of the Lether Law Group family. Congratulations Kevin!
by Kerri Lether | Aug 2, 2021 | News & Updates
People and businesses around the country continue to deal with the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, there is a sense of hope and anticipation in the air as businesses continue to reopen and people have begun to come together again. The Lether Law Group family had a chance to experience this firsthand last week when we joined hundreds of Seattleites and hockey fans to celebrate the expansion draft for the inaugural season of the Seattle Kraken NHL team.
The event occurred in front of our offices on Lake Union and gave us all a chance to get on the water and celebrate with our friends and neighbors. We had a great time swimming, cruising the lake, and interacting with those around as we all soaked in the sun and the experience of this lifetime event.
It was wonderful to see the City of Seattle and hockey fans come together to celebrate this new hockey franchise. Lether Law Group could not be more excited to watch and cheer on the Seattle Kraken in the months ahead. We also look forward to celebrating the return of normalcy with all of you. As we have been before and throughout the pandemic, we at Lether Law Group stand ready to help navigate any legal issues you may face and to celebrate the victories with you. Go Kraken!
by Kerri Lether | Jul 2, 2021 | News & Updates
Happy fully opened USA! We are excited to to get our lives back to normal and we hope you take the opportunity to celebrate this holiday weekend. We know you will appreciate our independence this year more than ever.
In observation of the holiday our offices will be closed July 5th.
by Kerri Lether | Jun 25, 2021 | Misc., News & Updates
Lether Law Group is happy to announce the addition of two new associate attorneys to the firm. Welcome to the team Maria Hull and John Isaacson.
Maria attended the University of Texas, where she earned a degree in Social Work. After working as a social worker in the private and public sectors, she went back to school to pursue her Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law . During law school, Maria earned her transactional law certificate, which propelled her into an in-house corporate role for an energy company in Houston. After relocating to Seattle, Maria joined the Lether Law Group and is a member of the Board of Directors at a local nonprofit. Maria spends her free time playing golf with her husband.
Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, John spent his undergrad years in the State of Texas before moving to Spokane, Washington to attend law school at Gonzaga. Although he initially planned to return to the heat and sunshine, he enjoyed his time in Washington far more than he expected to and feels lucky to be able to call it home for the foreseeable future. After law school, John worked with Pierce County’s Department of Assigned Counsel as a Public Defender before deciding to transition to the life of private practice. He enjoys fishing, painting, cooking, and admittedly more than a few Netflix shows.
