2005 West End Theatre Review
It is perhaps in the nature of the British psyche that they don’t realise how good they have got it on their own doorstep. The annual Edinburgh Festivals are regarded world wide as some of the bes
Bulgarian Culture – Unveiling A Hidden Gem
With all the new buildings popping up along the coast of Bulgaria, it may surprise those interested in visiting the area, for either business or pleasure purposes, that it is in fact steeped in his
Having A Good Time In The City States Of Early Greece
The city-states of early Greece are generally considered together as one of the first great civilizations. This doesn’t mean they weren’t up for a little fun.
People in Greece had a remarkab
Why Does Chinese New Year Fall On A Different Date Each Year?
I'm sure you’ve noticed that Chinese New Year falls on a different day each year.
Here's a list of Chinese New Year dates from the year 2000 to 2014 at http://www.living-chinese- symbols.com
A Christmas History Lesson
The Twelve Days of Christmas is one of the most famous Christmas carols ever written. It has been sung for a great many years, and is known the world over. To most it is a delightful hymn, but it w
Dragon Myths And Legends
Much folklore about dragons was believed throughout time. In Egyptian mythology, the god of the underworld, Osiris, is sometimes represented by a dragon. In Greek mythology, dragons are always guar
51 Billion Dollar Industry
51 Billion Dollars and rising! Sounds like a company a wise investor should invest in. After all, having a piece of a 51 billion dollar industry is an exciting prospect, filled with anticipation fo
Why Do We Celebrate On The 4th Of July?
The 4th of July has been an important holiday but today, more and more people do not know why we actually celebrate this day. If you are not up to date on your history of the United States, July 4t
The Chinese Year Of The Monkey
There are twelve Chinese year signs in the Chinese Zodiac. Unlike in our western astrology, in Chinese astrology each sign lasts for a year. Legend has it that as Buddha was about to depart the ear
St. Patrick's Day Around The World
Just because you’re too busy to travel all the way to Ireland to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day doesn’t mean that you can’t have a good time celebrating Irish traditions. Chicago, New York City, Sydne
UFOs And Angels: Are We Their Pets?
It's a simple idea: If aliens can travel interstellar distances, they must be more advanced that us. If they are more advanced, by how much?
Well, it's physically impossible to drive a meta
The Luggage Advantage
Luggage is not only a structure within which most travelers place their belongings to keep them handy and safe during a long trip, it is also a character in author Terry Pratchett’s Discworld serie
Christmas Joys
This Christmas has to go down in history as the best I can ever remember. It was my son’s 2nd year to celebrate the joyous holiday, but the first in which he could really participate in opening pre
How To Face The Rigors Of Immigrating To A New Country
A lot of people are immigrants, in fact, population statistics indicate that if it were not for immigrants, the population would be in decline. Failing to do this can result in you losing your job,
German Culture: The Hows And The Whys
Germany has a rich cultural heritage. Before the late 19th century, Germany was a collection of individual fiefdoms and regions. This history is reflected in the country's cultural diversity.
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