Henna 101
A flowering plant native to northern Africa, the Middle East and India, Henna has been cultivated since ancient times. A dye is produced from its leaves that can be used for temporary tattoos and to color fabrics. In parts of Africa, and other eastern cou…
Pioneer Day
Every year on July 24 Pioneer Day is celebrated in Utah. It is an official state holiday that pays tribute to the arrival of Brigham Young and other Mormon pioneers to the region in July of 1847. The Latter-day Saints (LDS) had been forced to leave Nauv…
Middle Eastern Monuments
The fighting in the Middle East has torn the region apart, and countless people have died. Many who remain face the constant threat of persecution and live under unimaginable conditions without access to adequate food, housing and medical c…
Facegloria
Not everyone is a fan of Facebook. Some people find the site does not align with their values and morals, even though there are ways users can control the content they see. A growing number of Evangelical Christians are turning to Facegloria instead. The…
Pride Month
June is LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) Pride month. Many cities around the world mark the occasion with festivals, parades and other activities. The events have become significantly larger over the years, and reflect the progress of the g…
Wedding Gift
There are an infinite number of wedding gift options. Choosing the right one can be tricky and also expensive. Here are some tips to help you narrow down the alternatives.
How Much Should You Spend?
There are several factors that can help determin…
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Meditate
People have been meditating for thousands of years. In the United States, the practice did not become more mainstream until relatively recently. Beyond the increasing number of celebrities such as Oprah and Ellen DeGeneres who espouse the advantages of med…
Yoga Day
The inaugural International Yoga Day took place on June 21, 2015. Yoga originated in India thousands of years ago. The country’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, was integral to getting the date officially recognized; he proposed the idea at the United Nat…
Female Muslim Leaders
Muslim women are frequently portrayed as subservient and oppressed without access to education and sometimes even basic human rights. However, that stereotype couldn’t be more wrong for these dynamic political leaders.
Benazir Bhutto
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Unusual Funerals
In the United States, the average funeral is relatively predictable. It typically involves wearing black, a coffin or cremated ashes, and some form of service where the deceased is eulogized. The coffin is buried in a cemetery, and ashes are often …