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Poseidon
Lv 7
Poseidon asked in Society & CultureReligion & Spirituality · 12 months ago

Nuns (Penguins)?

Many years ago Nuns (Penguins we affectionately called them) were constantly seen walking down the street but now we never see one in public.

Does anyone know why and is it the same in your country?

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  • magix151
    Lv 7
    12 months ago
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    I use to see them everywhere, but the strict dress codes are gone save for a very few convents.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    4 months ago

    I'm English too (from Smethwick) and remember seeing nuns all the time, but more and more Muslims moved into the area and the nuns started to vanish. I live in Italy now and see them much more.

  • Paul
    Lv 7
    12 months ago

    For one thing, many orders have cars now. But I still see them around Catholic schools.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    12 months ago

    They no longer are required to wear the habit.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    12 months ago

    Civilian clothes are the norm now.

  • Anonymous
    12 months ago

    Nuns around here dress in normal clothing now. They have largely abandoned the silly penguin costume.

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