Posted in Festivals in December, Global Festivals on 31. Jan, 2010
God created us equal but we have erected barriers in the name of caste, color, creed, gender and religion. This discrimination harbors intolerance and injustice.
10th December was proclaimed to be The Human Rights Day by the United Nations General in 1948. According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the General Assembly, all [...]
Posted in Festivals in December on 29. Jan, 2010
In Britain, Boxing Day is the day after Christmas that is 26th December. In some countries it is the first week day after Christmas. It is the day the Christmas box is opened and its contents shared among the poor.
In olden days, a clay or a wooden box was a container in which people placed [...]
Posted in Christian Festivals, Festivals in December, Religious Festivals on 16. Jan, 2010
Germany is the home of many age old Christmas traditions. Germany is also famous for its Christmas markets which are set up in every town, village and city from the mid of November since the 15th century. These markets uphold the traditional Christmas spirit. The Nativity Scene is reconstructed. The streets are lit and decorated [...]
Posted in Christian Festivals, Festivals in December on 13. Dec, 2009
Some age old Christmas traditions are still being followed but very few people know about their origins or how they got associated with Christmas. Some interesting Christmas traditions are as follows:
1. Kissing under the Mistletoe
An age old custom of Christmas is that whenever a man and woman meet under the mistletoe they kiss, the man [...]
Posted in Christian Festivals, Festivals in December on 13. Dec, 2009
As the name suggests Thanksgiving Day is a day to thank the Lord for His bounties. It is basically a harvest festival. Thanksgiving Day is mainly celebrated in the U.S and Canada. It originated in the U.S in the early 17th century when colonist and Indian joined together to celebrate a good harvest after a [...]
Posted in Christian Festivals, Festivals in December on 13. Dec, 2009
Gone are the days when men dutifully accepted the utility items (socks, sweaters, shirts, and lighters) as Christmas gifts. Men today expect exciting gifts from the women they have spoils all through the year. To show your appreciation and express your love for that special man in your life, choose something truly exciting this year.
When [...]
Posted in Christian Festivals, Festivals in December on 13. Dec, 2009
Christmas is the time to tell those dear to you how much you love them and how important they are and what better way then a Christmas gift. Choosing the best Christmas gift for the special lady in their lives is what men dread the most. Women are difficult to please admit it. They are [...]
Posted in Christian Festivals, Festivals in December on 13. Dec, 2009
Its Christmas time and parents are worried what gifts to get for their children. Here are some ideas to guide you.
The best Christmas gift for children whether girls or boys no matter what age is computer games. When you choose a video game for your kids make sure that apart from the fun factor, [...]
Posted in Christian Festivals, Festivals in December on 13. Dec, 2009
The tradition of decorating a Christmas tree goes back to the 16th century when Christmas candies were used as decorations by the Germans. The Christmas food later gave way to candles, bells, glass balls, light bulbs and many other glittering ornaments.
Decorating a Christmas tree is one of the most enjoyable activities of Christmas. The decorations [...]
Posted in Christian Festivals, Festivals in December on 13. Dec, 2009
Santa Claus also known as Father Christmas is perhaps the most popular figure among kids. He is a stout jolly old fellow with a white beard and wears a red suit. He lives in the North Pole. Santa Claus brings gifts for children on Christmas Eve. Children write to the Santa telling him what gifts [...]
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