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Celebrations

 

FEEL LIKE CELEBRATING?

We celebrate everything, don't we?  Birthdays, holidays, special days,  anniversaries, accomplishments and memories, to name a few. But most of all, we celebrate LIFE. Around the world people celebrate these and other events in a variety of ways. Here you will find information, news, tips, stories and all you need to know about the major holidays and celebrations around the world. I invite you to share your stories and special days. I love a celebration, dont' you?

FEATURED HOLIDAYS - EASTER

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Easter is a moveable feast, meaning it is not fixed in relation to the civil calendar. The First Council of Nicaea (325) established the date of Easter as the first Sunday after the full moon (the Paschal Full Moon) following the northern hemisphere's vernal equinox.[3] Ecclesiastically, the equinox is reckoned to be on March 21 (even though the equinox occurs, astronomically speaking, on March 20 in most years), and the "Full Moon" is not necessarily the astronomically correct date. The date of Easter therefore varies between March 22 and April 25. Eastern Christianity bases its calculations on the Julian Calendar whose March 21 corresponds, during the 21st century, to April 3 in the Gregorian Calendar, in which calendar their celebration of Easter therefore varies between April 4 and May 8. Read More

 

 

MOTHER'S DAY

  • Find out all about the religious and secular traditions and history of Easter -- the holiest of the Christian holidays.
  • Mother%u2019s Day is May 9, 2010. (Mothering Sunday is March 14, 2010 in the UK and Ireland.) Discover ideas for crafty gifts kids can make like homemade Mother's Day cards, flowers, and jewelry boxes. Find great Mother%u2019s Day brunch recipes and other activities the whole family can enjoy on Mom%u2019s special day.
  • Mother's Day is celebrated to honor all mothers and express gratitude for the hardships they bear in bringing up a child. Most countries including US, Australia, Canada and India celebrate Mothers Day on the second Sunday of May.
  • Mother's Day was originally started after the Civil War, as a protest to the carnage of that war, by women who had lost their sons. Here is the original Mother's Day Proclamation from 1870, followed by a bit of history (or should I say "herstory"):

WEDDINGS - Celebrations of Love

 

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Wedding Tips

 

Wedding Links

BIRTHDAYS

ALL ABOUT CHILDREN'S BIRTHDAY PARTIES

 

Planning a celebration for your child's birthday can be a joy for both you and your child. From deciding on a theme to selecting a birthday cake, the key is to plan ahead. 

 

Make Your Own Birthday Cake

Selecting a Theme 

More Theme Ideas

Party favours

More Party Ideas

 

 

 

 

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CELEBRATE WITH FOOD

Challah

This Easter favorite can be traced back to Biblical times. It was frequently served with wine and fish and marked the start of the Jewish Sabbath.  The Challah, also known as khale, hallah and kitke, the specially braided bread is a favorite for Easter and Passover.  In Jewish tradition, the blessing of the Challah is done at the beginning of  the Sabbath and holiday meals and is said to represent the  manna that fell from heaven.  This manna fell after the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt as they wandered the desert for forty years. It would fall just before the holidays and the Sabbath.

 

Challah

Easter egg bread

A colorful Easter favourite with decorated whole eggs baked into braids.

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Passover Feast

Enjoy the many traditional recipes each of which are symbolic of the holiday.

Passover recipes

 

 

 

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on Jan 17, 10 at 10:30 PM

Many of us are undergoing the January blahs right now. You know, that anti-climax, "what do I do now" feeling that hits you after the holiday festivities are over and you face, depending on where you live, a long cold winter? Well cheer up, there are still a lot of events to celebrate and there is nothing like a celebration to take away the blahs. Here are a few.:

Martin Luther King's Birthday will be celebrated on Monday January 18th. This is a very important celebration which gives everyone the opportunity to reflect upon the contributions of this great man and what we can all do to contribute to a cause in our own ways.

There are some smaller, fun days you can observe as follows:

Winnie the Pooh Day January 18th - the kids will love this and so will your

National Buttercrunch Day Januar

REMEMBRANCE DAY - VETERAN'S DAY November 11th

Rememberance Day commemorates the sacrifices made by members of the Armed forces and civilians during wartime.

 

Remembrance Day Links

POPULAR HOLIDAYS

Some popular Holidays celebrated worldwide

CHRISTMAS

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THANKSGIVING

Thanksgiving Celebrations

A North American Harvest Holiday, Thanksgiving is celebrated mainly in Canada and the United States on different dates.  On Thanksgiving, families get together to celebrate with a big feast.

Thanksgiving Canada

Thanksgiving United States

Thanksgiving crafts

Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes

EASTER

Easter is an annual celebration in honor of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is an occasion filled with joy and sadness; sadness at the death of Christ on the cross and joy at the resurrection of Christ. READ MORE

History of Easter

Easter Eggs

Easter Bunny

Easter Tradition 

Easter Recipes

Easter Fun and Games

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SUMMER CELEBRATIONS

All about summer holidays and celebrations

SUMMER HOLIDAYS

 

For some of us summer is short and as such we appreciate it even more. If you live in parts of the world where summer is fleeting, you certainly want to make the most of it and enjoy all the good things that summer brings including fun festivals, camping and going to the beach. Here ar some summer celebrations.

 

KIDS SUMMER CRAFTS

SUMMER COOKING 

SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY

SUMMER DAY CAMPS IN CANADA

KIJIJI SUMMER JOB LISTINGS

CANADA DAY JULY 1

Canada Day has its roots back to June 20 of 1868 when a proclamation from Governor General Lord Monck called upon all of Her Majesty’s Loyal Subjects throughout Canada to join in the celebration of the anniversary of the British North American Provinces uniting under the name of Canada on July 1,  READ MORE

BANK HOLIDAY UK

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the summer bank holiday is on the last Monday of August. In Scotland it is on the first Monday of August. This day marks the end of the summer holidays for many people who return to work or school in the autumn. READ MORE

REMEMBERING ELVIS PRESLEY

He was every young girl's heart throb and has left a lasting and significant impact on the music world. Elvis died thirty two years ago today, August 16th, 1977 at his Graceland home. He was only 42 years of age. The anniversary if the death of Elvis Presley today has brought to the forefront the remarkable similarities of his life and death to that of Michael Jackson, the other King of Pop who recently passed away at age 50.

How Elvis Changed Lives

Elvis Presley similarities with Michael Jackson

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AUGUST HOLIDAYS

Ramadan Date: August 22, 2009

Ramadan is observed as a public holiday in many Islamic countries.

On August 22, Afghanistan honors and observes Ramadan. Ramadan is special month in which the Muslim believers dedicate their time fully to Allah by offering prayer and sacrifices. It is the ninth month of the Lunar Calendar. The date for the Ramadan will vary each Gregorian year. READ MORE

 Hiroshima Day August 6

Every year, Hiroshima Day marks the August 6, 1945 dropping of an atomic bomb by the United States of America on the Japanese city of Hiroshima

 

Assumption Day

The Assumption of Mary is a belief held by Christians of the Catholic Church, some Eastern Orthodox Christians, Oriental Orthodoxy, some Protestant churches (including Lutherans and Anglo-Catholics), that the Virgin Mary at the end of her life was physically taken up into heaven

 

Labour Day in Canada

Labour Day in Canada is celebrated on the first Monday of September. It originally gave workers the chance to campaign for better working conditions or pay. The day is now part of a long weekend for many Canadians.  Read More

All About Labor Day

Featured International Celebration

Happy Diwali

Diwali is one of the Indian festivals celebrated all over India, with equal enthusiasm and zeal. The word 'Diwali' is the abbreviation of the Sanskrit word 'Deepavali', which means 'rows of lights'. One of the major Hindu festivals, it is celebrated to commemorate the victory of good over the evil, when Lord Rama defeated Ravana and rescued his wife Sita from his custody. It is predominantly a five-day festival, with a number of customs and rituals followed during each day. People prepare themselves for the festival weeks ahead, by cleaning and decorating their premises. Read More

Diwali Activities

Diwali Food

 

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B.W. Harold
Jan 03, 10 at 10:16 PM
Wow that's alot...great selection!!
Carlie Lawson
Mar 25, 09 at 04:46 AM
Bless you, Joan, for including the equinoxes! They get overlooked so often.
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Mar 18, 09 at 09:39 PM
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Happy St Patrick's Day to you. You certainly have the gift of the blarney :) Interesting zone. The other famous person born last week was me!. Just joshing.
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Featured Celebration - St Patrick's Day

 

The Origins of St Patrick's Day

The feast of St Patrick is believed to have been celebrated for over 1000 years and was declared Roman Catholic feast day during the early 17th century.
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St Patrick's Day Free Printable Coloring Pages

St Patrick’s Day coloring pages are probably the most fun you can get from free printable online coloring pages.

 

APRIL FOOL'S DAY - TOP 10 APRIL FOOL'S HOAXES OF ALL TIME

 

 

 1: The Swiss Spaghetti Harvestspaghetti harvest1957: The respected BBC news show Panorama announced that thanks to a very mild winter and the virtual elimination of the dreaded spaghetti weevil, Swiss farmers were enjoying a bumper spaghetti crop. It accompanied this announcement with footage of Swiss peasants pulling strands of spaghetti down from trees. Huge numbers of viewers were taken in. Many called the BBC wanting to know how they could grow their own spaghetti tree. To this the BBC diplomatically replied, "place a sprig of spaghetti in a tin of tomato sauce and hope for the best."

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WINTER CELEBRATIONS

All about Winter Holidays and Celebrations

Hanukkah

 

Hanukkah or Chanukah (Hebrew for “dedication”), annual festival of the Jewish people celebrated on eight successive days. It begins on the 25th day of Kislev, the third month of the Jewish calendar, corresponding, approximately, to December in the Gregorian calendar. Hanukkah is also known as the Festival of Lights, Feast of Dedication, and Feast of the Maccabees. Read Full article

AUTUMN CELEBRATIONS

ALL ABOUT AUTUMN/ FALL holidays and celebrations

AUTUMN/FALL HOLIDAY LINKS

Halloween Links

SPRING CELEBRATIONS

All about Spring celebrations and holidays

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MAY HOLIDAYS AND CELEBRATIONS

 

  • May Day: occurs on May 1 and refers to any of several public holidays. In many countries, May Day is synonymous with International Workers' Day, or Labour Day, which celebrates the social and economic achievements of the labor movement.

 

 

 

Cinco de Mayo: ("5th of May" in English) is primarily a regional and not an obligatory federal holiday in Mexico. The date is observed in the United States and other locations around the world as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride.

 

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Victoria Day

Victoria Day Celebrations in Canada

The Canadian holiday known as Victoria Day is celebrated annually on a Monday prior to May 25th. It commemorates the birthdays of Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria. Queen Victoria was born on May 24th, 1819. She reigned as Queen of the United Kingdom from 1837 until her death in 1901, after which Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne. The day is also known as May Long, May Long Weekend, May two four, the Queen's Birthday, Empire Day and Commonwealth Day.

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History of Victoria Day

"The 24th. of May is the Queen's birthday,
If we don't get a holiday, we'll all run away!"

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Celebrating Arbor Day

Arbor Day came long before it was fashionable to be green and conservation was popular. Wide open spaces are nice but when it is the result of massive deforestation, it is not so pretty. When Sterling Morton arrived from Detroit to Nebraska in 1854, he was appalled at the open prairies he saw, the result of using trees for everything from lumber to fuel. He felt that Nebraska would benefit greatly from large scale tree planting. It would be the beginning of his mission of worldwide conservation.  . Read the full article

SPRING EQUINOX

SPRING EQUINOX

 

 Two days a year,   the daytime and nighttime hours are about equal  with each being  12 hours in length. One of the two  is called the Spring or Vernal Equinox  occurring between the 19 and 21st of March.  Read more

The 2009 spring equinox in the northern hemisphere occurs Friday, March 20, at 4:44am PDT; 11:44 UT, when the Sun enters Aries. Read More

 

 

February Celebration Days

 

 February 2nd       Groundhog Day

 February 14th      Chinese New Year

 February 14th      Valentine's Day

 February 15th       President's Day

 February  17th      Ash Wednesday

 

 

CELEBRATIONS AROUND THE WORLD


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Wedding Anniversaries

Celebrating your Wedding Anniversary

Wedding Aniversary Links
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