Articles, tagged with "lunar calendar", page 4
22nd December 2009
Witchcraft Symbols
Witchcraft is very open to religions and deities from all over the world. Hence you will find witchcraft symbols ranging from the Egyptian ankh to the pagan pentagram. The Roman and Greek idols are also welcomed while the goddess...
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Author:
thanasig
26th November 2009
Loi Krathong which is also known as the 'festival of lights' is one of Thailand's most preserved and cherished national traditions. The exceptionality of this festival is that it is performed near various water sources such as canals and rivers. This not...
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Author:
Pushpitha Wijesinghe
25th November 2009
Chinese astrology is based on the Lunar Calendar. This means the Chinese New Year does not fall on the same day each year and can vary by as much as 3 weeks. So for babies born in late January early February it is necessary to consult the charts to determ...
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Author:
devender
25th November 2009
Chinese astrology is based on the Lunar Calendar. This means the Chinese New Year does not fall on the same day each year and can vary by as much as 3 weeks. So for babies born in late January early February it is necessary to consult the charts to determ...
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Author:
devender
18th November 2009
ideal golfing conditions every time. The temperature starts warm early in the morning and remians that way until late in the afteroon.
For a population of about 14 million living in a country roughly the size of Tennessee, golf remains largely an eliti...
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Author:
fashionspecsdirect
12th November 2009
You probably already know this. There is a lot of talk about the world ending on December 21, 2012. Pop culture has focused on the Mayan Calendar. It ends on December 21, 2012. Why do so many embrace that day as the end of the world? Is it mass humankin...
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Author:
C. A. Perez
07th October 2009
Falling on the month of October, Diwali is a 5 day festival, each day having its own significance and rituals to be followed. The festival begins with Dhanteras, a day set aside to worship Laksmi. On this day gold and silver is purchased symbolizing the w...
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Author:
Manan Patel
02nd October 2009
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is celebrated in India with full vim and brio. It is commonly known as the festival of lights. Diwali is celebrated on the last day of the last month of lunar calendar. During this time, the whole country is in a joyous mo...
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Author:
Amit Desai
25th September 2009
Hong Kong is a modern metropolitan city that is still rich in Chinese heritage; this is clearly visible from all of the spectacular and breathtaking festivals that is celebrated in the city. And there is no better way than to experience Hong Kong than to...
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Author:
Pushpitha Wijesinghe
18th August 2009
As soon as most people find out that they are going to have a baby, they want to find out what gender the baby will be. They want to know if they are having a boy or a girl. Some people would even like to try any method that might help them to have a ch...
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Author:
D. Grace
04th August 2009
Known for its cultural, social and economical diversities, it comes as no surprise that China is also home to a multitude of religions. Beijing, the Chinese capital, which lies on the Northwest slopes of North China, has a dense network of roads which lea...
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Author:
Pushpitha Wijesinghe
04th July 2009
When many Americans and other Westerners arrive in Japan, we know little of Japan and Asia. Much of what we see and experience is rooted in China and farther West to India. These roots are similar to the roots and heritage of our Western civilization, the...
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Author:
Tom Aaron
22nd April 2009
Significance of Rakhi
India is the land of festivals. Rakhi is one of the important festivals and is celebrated with a lot of pomp and splendor. It is one of the important festivals which commemorate the love between brother and siste...
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Author:
Amit Desai
09th April 2009
Many people do not understand exactly what Chinese calendars really are, but to be honest, it is very close to the Western calendar, it has just been in place for longer. 2600 B.C is when the first Chinese calendar was introduced and it is the biggest chr...
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Author:
Henry Fong
27th March 2009
Luxury on your doorstep? Yes, but also culture in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is famed for its temples, gardens and orchids to mention but a few of its attractions. If you talk about Chiang Mai to most Thai people however, then you will be reminded of the b...
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