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Humble Origins of Famous Celebrations

You might be one of those questioning why celebrations all throughout the year are necessary. From simple anniversaries, birthdays, and to national holidays, you might be wondering why people are so inclined in making a fuss over some designated date or day. The origins of some of the most famous celebrations are easier to understand […]

Wondering What Types of Holidays Are Available For You?

Holidays are often associated with no responsibility which translates to no work and all play. People seek to enjoy their holidays in different ways and more are open in trying new options in getting their relaxation and leisure. Vacation packages have been around the leisure industry too long and are continually being revamped to match […]

Gimme Christmas!

‘Holiday season sales’ is not a new term to the retail business, and it is often what makes the difference between a good and a bad fiscal year. As a lot of people rightfully complain, Christmas has become quite commercialized. With all the hassle of running from one shop to another and standing in never-ending […]

Top 10 Christmas Decorating Mistakes

Don’t Over Do It: Pick a color scheme and stick to it. Many people make the mistake of being too “loud” with their decorating colors and end up with a chaotic mess instead of a calming holiday effect. Of course, when there are children involved, there are more knick-knacks and decorations that won’t exactly fit […]

The Glamorous Indian Wedding Gowns

Every woman wants to have a special wedding day with his knight and shining armor. She wants to have a perfect wedding ceremony from rings, the guest list, foods and of course the wedding gown. Every bride will try her best to make it the best, unforgettable and stylish event. It’s every woman’s dream to […]

Want to Know the Origin of Body Piercing? Go Back in Time

One might think of piercing as an invention of modern age. But the history of body piercing can be traced back to thousands of years. The practice has suddenly resurfaced and grown more popular in the modern era. With sterilization pouches to sterilize ornaments and scales or a digital scale to weigh them, the process […]

Vintage Men’s Knitwear: Putting the Gran in Torino

Men’s Knitwear. Just the mere mention of the phrase can induce an involuntary smirk on a man’s lips. And admittedly, it’s not without at least a foundation in sartorial ill-advisedness. How many dads have spent Christmas Day in the reindeer jumpers they were bought, only to revisit the indignity every time the photo album comes […]

Tiwanaku Alien and the Nazca Lines

A few years ago I saw a directory listing with a description of something like: “I was abducted by aliens last summer. It really happened.” Though I had a lot of interest in aliens, I did not even consider visiting that website. Of course, if this person was genuinely abducted by aliens, I would want […]

The Japanese Lantern – Feng Shui in the Garden

”The lantern is present everywhere”. That might be a rash statement! Yet the obliquitous lantern is present in a stroll garden within an Imperial Villa or a courtyard garden in a private residence. I feel the lantern offers great symbolism in a Japanese garden. The lantern presents a light source and a vertical image (Yang). […]

Weaponry From Hawaii

Much of ancient Hawaiian history remains unknown, from the legend of the tiki Gods to where the people themselves originated. Europeans’ insight into this unique culture began only a few centuries ago, leaving earlier history shrouded in history. One of our first accounts of Hawaii comes from Captain James Cook, who wrote about the islands […]