Articles, tagged with "religious significance", page 6

The Great Sphinx Restoration Project

4500 years under the desert sun, suffering infernal days, cool nights, sand storms, the feared khamsin, and the successive invasion of Greeks, Romans, plunders and tourists are extremely stressful, even for an impressive, forceful, 60 feet tall creature, ... Read >
Author: Mitchel Crane

The Origins of the Charm Bracelet

The historical custom of wearing charm bracelets dates back millenia, and though the materials and designs on them have changed, the concept itself has never gone out of style. This form of jewelry initially had a religous function, and dates back to t... Read >
Author: Armando Ramirez

A guide to men's boxer briefs

Boxer briefs are also called tight boxers. They are long in leg like boxer shorts and tight-fitting like briefs. This male undergarment is mostly worn in United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada. Boxer briefs are a blend of both shorts and brie... Read >
Author: Alfred Thomas

Christmas Day

The Christmas season and all its activities are geared to the big day, Dec. 25, which is Christmas Day. The word Christmas is derived from Middle English 'Christemasse' and Old English 'Cristes maesse,' both of which means 'Christ's Mass.' The day i... Read >
Author: Oli

Getting Into The Spirit Of Christmas

What does Christmas mean to you? For some people it's all about the religious significance of the day, but many would point out that it's never been more of a commercialised day than it is today. Some of us like to think that we still have a traditiona... Read >
Author: Simon Barnett

The Golan: A world apart, but just a few hours from central Israel

Israel is an extremely diverse country and while the major cities are wonderful in their own right, if you really want to experience the country, you need to rent a car. In Israel, you will find that the best places to visit are off of the beaten and path... Read >
Author: Steven Jones

Eid in Pakistan

Eid is an occasion that is celebrated universally and it tends to unify Muslims all over the world as they rejoice the ending of the blessed month of Ramadan. Eid in Pakistan is an occasion that is celebrated with the utmost zeal and enthusiasm. Preparati... Read >
Author: dotarticles3

Those Pets On Your Checks

Pets on Your Checks A dog may be man's best friend, but the fact is that animals of all kinds have been adored and immortalized because of their beauty, companionship, usefulness and even religious significance. In their Eastern religions, for example,... Read >
Author: sws22

Jewelry With Meaning

Every woman appreciates beautiful jewelry, regardless of the occasion. But while jewelry is always well-received, jewelry with meaning is a particularly wonderful gift. Why jewelry with meaning?These days, people are looking for more than just a pretty... Read >
Author: yaling

Baths And Showers For Your Home

Bath is a specified area where people bathe. Bathing everyday is necessary to remain fit and healthy. The formation of baths and shower goes back to Greece in early B.C. for the general purpose of keeping clean. Bathing serves a lot of purposes like relie... Read >
Author: Mark Lucasa

Cultural considerations in Latin America

Latin Americans are famously laid-back - so much so that people often say you should reset your watch to a different pace of life when landing in the region. However, don't be seduced into thinking that just because people seem relaxed, they won't get off... Read >
Author: itoi

Tips on selecting diwali gifts online

Diwali is a festival of joy and happiness, and this year, it is being celebrated on the 17th of October 2009. It spreads love amongst family and friends alike. Gifts are the most expressive medium to send your wishes to someone. It is also a tradition to ... Read >
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Top Ten Diwali gifts to India

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... Read >
Author: Amit Desai

a temple that dates back to 961 AD

Amritsar can be translated from the Punjab language to mean ‘The pool of the nectar of immortality'. Situated on the north-eastern part of India, Amritsar is known to be the epic centre of the Sikh religion. Famed for the beautiful Golden Temple, which ... Read >
Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

Send gifts to India and convey warm Navratri wishes

India is a land of varying culture and rich heritage and festivals in India uphold the religious zeal of the people. Navratri is one of the most important festivals of India having immense religious significance. The term "Navaratri" means nine nights ... Read >
Author: Amit Desai

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