When have you ever heard of a cantor or any artist turning anyone down when he is strongly urged to perform?
Sholom AleichemIt is an old custom amongst Jewish children, to become war-like on the 'L'ag Beomer.' They arm themselves from head to foot with wooden swords, pop-guns and bows and arrows. They take food with them, and go off to wage war.
Sholom Aleichem