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5 Easter Traditions and What They Mean

Spring is bustin’ out all over! Nature renews itself, coming out in vibrant greens after the winter doldrums, the clocks “spring ahead” an hour, and Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the ecclesiastical  full moon following the Vernal Equinox. This year (2012), Easter falls on April 8th. Easter is, for many, a Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ as well as the end of Lent. However, in the Western world, certain non-religious traditions have become part of the Easter celebration. Want to know more about your favorite parts of Easter? Here are… 5 EASTER TRADITIONS & WHAT THEY MEAN Easter Parade: In America, the Easter parade Click to Read more…

Mindy

April Fool’s Day Around the Globe

April Fool’s Day (also known as All Fool’s Day), observed on the 1st of April, is a lighthearted holiday celebrated with pranks and practical jokes in countries around the world. The first of April, some do say Is set apart for All Fool’s Day: But why the people call it so Nor I, nor they themselves, do know, But on this day are people sent On purpose for pure merriment. —–Anonymous, Poor Robin’s Almanac,  1790 Get to know more April Fool’s Day by learning how different countries celebrate this fun holiday. ROME: The actual origins of April Fool’s Day are shrouded in mystery. However, it is known that the ancient Click to Read more…

Mindy

5 Nifty Facts About Persian New Year

Persian New Year, also known as Norooz, Nowrooz or Nowruz, is a thirteen-day festival of joy celebrated annually by Iranians world-wide. For those who may not know much about the most important holiday in the Iranian calendar, here are… 5 Nifty Facts About Persian New Year Persian New Year always begins on the first day of spring – the Vernal Equinox – which is symbolic of new life, rebirth, new beginnings, and renewal. The celebration has its roots in Zoroastrianism, and has been observed by the Iranian people (once known as the Persians) for at least 3,000 years. An important tradition is the Haft Sin or Seven S’s, items on Click to Read more…

Mindy

5 St. Patrick’s Day Symbols and What They Mean

St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated annually on March 17, is a holiday rich in symbols, many with Irish and Celtic themes. Ever wondered about those particular symbols, their origins, and how they were chosen?  Let’s find out with … 5 St. Patrick’s Day Symbols and What They Mean 1. The Shamrock The ancient Celts revered the shamrock as a sacred symbol of spring.  Fast forward a few centuries to the 18th century, when Ireland was ruled by the English. At this time, with speaking the Irish language and the practice of Catholicism forbidden by law, Irish nationalism was beginning to make itself known. The shamrock was adopted by proud Irish nationalists as a Click to Read more…

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Seven Things to Know About St. Patrick’s Day

Observed for more than 1,000 years as the religious feast day of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th) has become a popular, secular holiday in the United States and around the world, celebrated with parades, parties, and of course, the wearin’ o’ the green! Saint Patrick was a gentleman, who through strategy and stealth Drove all the snakes from Ireland, here’s a drink to his health! But not too many drinks, lest we lose ourselves and then Forget the good Saint Patrick, and see them snakes again! —Anonymous “LUCKY” SEVEN THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT ST. PATRICK’S DAY The first recorded parade honoring St. Patrick’s Click to Read more…

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