Every year around the world millions of people present their loved ones with presents like chocolates, flowers or candies on the 14th of February in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Many legends surround the origin of this celebration but one thing all these legends have is the primary role love played, thus, this celebration has always…
The most important festive in the Chinese calendar is the Chinese New Year. The Chinese New year starts on Feb. 8, 2016. People in China have holidays for a week or more to prep themselves for the New Year. A Fun New Year The story of old legend is that in acient times, Buddha told…
Origin of Valentine’s Day The history of Valentine’s Day is somewhat vague and it is filled with fanciful legends. But the origin of the said day started in ancient Rome where they celebrate the festival of Lupercalia, a fertility celebration annually on February 15. Pope Gelasious I recast this pagan festival as a Christian feast…
Right after Christmas, people are looking forward to greet the New Year. People look forward to it because of the new opportunities to come, meeting the unknown and a chance for them to change whatever they think needs changing. One of the great things that come along with the New Year is the celebrations with…
Welcoming Christmas Superstitions To welcome Christmas in a traditional, beliefs-related sense, one should open the doors of the house come midnight to let out the evil spirits. When it comes to guests, it is said that when a man with dark hair is to enter first in Christmas Day in your home is a good…
Almost everyone wants to feel more energetic during the day. You naturally go through periods of higher activity which contrasts with times of relaxation. When more energy and concentration is required than we can give, the problem occurs. When we try to sleep and can’t, or. Follow these invaluable tips to a new you! 1)…
Thanksgiving Day is a federal holiday. Officially, the day commemorates a celebration hosted by the Pilgrims to give thanks for surviving their first year in the new world. In 1620, the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock and endured a year that was filled with many hardships. A large number of the original settlers died from…
Veterans Day is a federal holiday which honors all of those who have served in the US military. It is being held annually every 11th of November. It commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the armistice, an agreement which ended the World War I hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany in 1918. …
Columbus Day, which is being held on the second Monday of October, commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus to the Americas on October 12, 1492. As early as the 18th century, it was unofficially celebrated in some cities and states in the US. In 1937, it finally becomes a federal holiday. For many individuals, such…
It is important to take care of your teeth and gums in order to stay healthy throughout your life. Healthy teeth and gums can also mean less risk for tooth decay and gum disease. There are five basic steps to caring for teeth and gums: brushing, flossing, eating right, visiting the dentist, and rinsing. Tips…
