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 …
Majestic Churches
There are many beautiful churches, but some are true architectural wonders. A number of the most celebrated were built without the help of modern technology but are masterpieces of engineering nonetheless. It is difficult to image how many of them…
Gutenberg Bible
The Gutenberg Bible is one of the most valuable books in the world. What makes it so prized and unique is that it was the first manuscript of significance printed in the Western world using movable type. Originally published in the 1450s in Germany …
Many funerals in the United States have a similar tone and structure. The mood is somber, mourners wear black, the deceased are eulogized, prayers are said and fragrant flowers abound. After the ceremony, friends and family often gather for a meal. In other places…
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It is customary to have music and dancing at Canadian weddings. Many receptions include various dance traditions to honor the wedding party and encourage guests to participate in the fun on the dance floor.
Customary Schedule of Wedding Dances
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Even though Easter and Christmas seem to get all the attention, the Christian Church has a number of other important holy days during the year. Trinity Sunday and the Feast of Corpus Christi, also known as the Corpus Christi Festival, are two such occasions. Both h…
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According to the American Pet Products Association’s 2013-2014 National Pet Owners Survey, over 68 percent of U.S. households have pets, which includes over 83 million dogs. These animals are an important part of many families, and including them in wedding cele…
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Apocalypse is a word used to describe the total destruction of the world. The “end of days” and Armageddon are other terms for expressing the same idea. Events that cause catastrophic damage such as hurricanes and earthquakes, or a total collapse of the stock …
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