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Not many countries of the world celebrate fathers with their own official day. However, that is what is done in the United States every third Sunday in June. Father’s Day is a special day for dads when they are pampered by their children, given gifts, and even surprised with breakfast in bed! There are many different stories as to the origins of Father’s Day. Some of the possible scenarios telling the story of the first Father’s Day are: 1. It started in 1908 during a church service in West Virginia. 2. Vancouver, Washington was where the first Father’s Day celebration occurred. 3. Harry Meek, president of the Lions’ Club branch in Chicago, created the first Father...

If you are reading over this particular piece, than you are likely looking to learn a little more about Witney - Oxfordshire, or just Witney, and why you might want to travel there. Certainly, there are several different reasons to appreciate this thriving town, and some of the most popular reasons will be listed in the upcoming paragraphs. You might first want to know that Witney is part of Oxfordshire, so that is not to be confused with other towns that might share similar names. They are most noted for their blankets that presumably made the town so popular initially. This town is actually quite old, and that alone should encourage you to look into a visit. In fact, it dates back as late as 969...

Mother's Day is here and now is a great time to remind mothers everywhere of how important they are. Here's a list of positive phrases to share year round - phrases guaranteed to remind any Mom that she's special. 1. I love you! 2. I appreciate you. 3. Thanks for being such a great mom. 4. I love the time we spend together. 5. The older I get the more I respect you. 6. How can I help you? 7. Don't be so hard on yourself. 8. You're fantastic! 9. You're an amazing woman. 10. Thank you for all work you've put into me. 11. I miss spending time with you. 12. We're so happy you're here. 13. I love the way you care for our family. 14. What can I do to help make things easier for you? 15. What can I do for...

Getting all dressed up for Cinco de Mayo is a big part of the fun. You can go with a costume or you may prefer traditional garb. This is lots of fun and can add excitement to the celebration. It never hurts to look great, do not worry about being shy! Pull out all the stops and have fun with your colorful attire. Costumes are a great way to go; let your imagination go wild. With a white flowing shirt, large sombrero, and black slacks, you have become a musician. A serape is great to add, all you have to do is throw it on your shoulder and then grab a guitar, and you have the look. If you want a really authentic look rent a Mariachi band costumes from a shop or go online to find one. Another costume...

There are so many things we can do to share some joy and holiday cheer with others - even those living far away or stationed in the military. One of those things is to create and assemble a holiday care package. Care packages can be sent to people we know, but they can also be sent to people we don't know through ministries and organizations who specialize in delivering care packages for special causes. Who are the people to consider? College students, active military personnel away from home, military families home and abroad, prisoners, orphans, missionaries, disaster victims, nursing home residents, hospitalized children, unwed mothers or those in a crisis pregnancy, single parent families, and...

In anticipation of the most magical time of year, a child poetically articulates on paper exactly what she wants for Christmas, pleading her case as to why she overwhelmingly deserves everything for which she is asking. Then, with the greatest of care, she places her magical letter into an envelope, writes "To Santa Claus" on the face, attaches the postage stamp Mom gave her to use, and carries it to the mailbox. Then, of course, the mail carrier grabs the letter and off it goes. Well, to little Abigail who wrote the letter, there is no question as to where the letter is heading...Santa Claus, of course. But would you be surprised if I told you that little Abigail is most likely exactly right? It...

Specifically designed and manufactured by famous candle maker Franklin Gurley, the novelty candles first entered the market in the 1930s. Originally, the candles were commissioned by the Socony-Vacuum Oil Company (now ExxonMobile) simply so that they could make use of the excess paraffin that was produced during the oil refinery process. Made by confectioner Franklin Gurley at his company W&F Manufacturing, they were originally marketed under the name Tavern Novelty Candles. Over time, Gurley's business went from paraffin confections such as wax lips and teeth to almost exclusively candle production. Tavern was bought out and the name was changed to Gurley Novelty in 1949. The Tavern and...

Originally a botanist named Dr. Pamela Isley, she became Poison Ivy after experiments conducted by Dr. Jason Woodrue fused her human blood with plant toxins. She became immune to all diseases and at the same time lost her ability to reproduce. Without the capability to have children of her own, Poison Ivy grew to hate men and treated plants as her own children. She believed that plants were more important then human life and therefore began to create many problems in Gotham City. Poison Ivy's biggest strength is her deadly kiss. So if you are thinking of utilizing your lips as weapons this Halloween, consider dressing up as Poison Ivy. You can order a pre-made costume online or use the following...

Do you know how stressful the holidays can get? The words joy and peace are often associated with the holidays. However, the season often becomes a source of frustration. Read on to discover the top ten signs of holiday overload and how to find the right balance. 1. You cannot throw out the fruitcakes in your house because they are your relatives. Sometimes balancing the demands of your extended family can be impossible. You may have to do what is best for your own family, and stop worrying about making everyone happy. 2. Your credit card is at your spending limit. You do not have to spend a lot of money to have a great Christmas. Set a spending limit and stick to it. The warmth of spending...

Many of us can remember our parents dressing us up in new clothes every Easter so we could parade around the neighborhood in our finest. It was a fun tradition to look forward to (or avoid, as some fashion-phobic children were known to do), whether we went to church or not. But where did this tradition come from? A look through history shows that its origins are not what we might expect. And examining the custom from a fashion school point of view, we see how changing retailing patterns have altered its significance. Origins in other cultures. Although we associate wearing new clothes in spring with the Easter holiday, the tradition dates back to ancient times. Pagan worshipers celebrated the vernal...

Fall is in the air and Halloween not far behind, now is the time to start thinking about the great Halloween games for the kids who will be knocking on your doors. Of course if you are throwing a Halloween party you will want to find not only great games, but also spooky decorations, and icky treats as well. A good selection of fun Halloween game ideas and activities will keep the party running smoothly even after the younger goblins have given up the ghosts. Fun Halloween Game Ideas 1: Halloween Feel Box - Using cardboard (can be from empty cereal boxes and such), divide the inside of a large box into 4 pieces (or however many desired). - Cut holes in the sides of the box - these should be big...

Valentine's Day is a special day for the people who are in love. This is the most awaited day of the year as people express their love to their beloveds for first time. And those who have expressed their feelings of love on earlier occasions they express it again as to strengthen the existing relationship. Most of the lovers present gifts to each other and thus express their love. There are end number of things that could be presented as gifts. But the pre-requisite of gifts is that they must carry some love value or message. Some intense lovers use some unique ideas to express their love like valentine craft. When you make some special artifact through your own hands to be presented to your...

Thanksgiving in India Thanksgiving Day in India is celebrated in quite a few parts of India, because of the spread of western culture. It is a major festivity observed by Christians primarily in the state of Goa, which is India's smallest state in terms of area and the second smallest in terms of population. It is known for its fabled tropical beaches and world heritage architecture. The celebration date varies in different parts of Goa, but generally is celebrated on the 15th of August every year where it is popularly known as 'Ladin' or Ladainha'. 'Ladin' literally means a litany to the Virging Mary. During the Thanksgiving ritual, people thank God for all the material and spiritual...

One of the most venerable holiday figures other than the Christ child is Santa Claus. Every Christmas kids go to bed after a year of trying to be on their best behavior hoping the magical saint will stop by their home and deliver them wonderful presents on Christmas Day. They even go to the extent of writing letters with their preferences in hope that Santa will get them just what they wanted. If you have young Children that are experiencing their first Christmas this is a great opportunity to help them believe in Santa Clause. Here are tips for just how to do it and make it a fun and exciting experience. If you have children ages 5-7 a great idea is to have them make treats for Santa Claus. This is...

Ho, ho, ho! It's that time of year again folks, and as we count down the days to Christmas, now is a great time to learn some funny Christmas songs. After all, 'tis the season to be jolly! Stretch your vocal chords, or stretch your fingers on the piano, and have the whole family laughing with these new, funny Christmas songs for children. Doth Thou Know'st Ye Olde Lyrics? The traditional carols have such beautiful melodies, but sometimes the lyrics to Christmas songs are hard to understand. After a "hither", a "thou know'st", and a "good league", most adults start to lose the plot, so imagine how difficult it must be for children! To make the traditional Christmas songs more relevant for today's...

Halloween is an excellent time to break out of the sameness of every day life and be different and take chances. It's the time of year that magic is in the air and chaos rules so then you can let your imagination run wild and be the opposite of what you normally are. A good zombie Halloween costume could be just what you are looking for, especially if your looking for the man or woman of your dreams... or maybe nightmares! An Adult Zombie costume is ideal for those guys and gals who prefer to make their own fashion statements rather than follow everyone else's trends. Dress it down and attract a ghoul... or even several. Women like there men to have a bit of mystery about them and an excellent way...

-> Mother's Day is not merely a holiday in the United States. Almost everywhere across the world, mothers have been honored from time immemorial as nourishers of mankind. Earliest rites in Greece revered Rhea, mother of all Grecian deities; the Romans looked to Cybele, mother of the Roman gods. The early Christian Church worshipped the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus. England had its own version of the holiday, calling it "Mothering Day." All citizens, especially the working poor domestics who toiled from morning to night at the fine manors belonging to the wealthy aristocrats, observed this day. Pity was taken upon the servants and they were urged to visit their own mothers living at points far away...

Countries all across the world celebrate the winter solstice holiday season in their own unique ways. Some such as Christmas and Hanukah are religious celebrations, while others are non-religious celebrations of nature, people and the coming spring solstice. The reasoning behind the various holiday celebrations can sometimes differ greatly, but there are a surprising number of commonalities among the celebratory traditions. Over the thousands of years that man has celebrated the season, each group influenced others with their traditions. Today each country and faith celebrates the holiday in their own unique ways, but more often than not you can detect common themes shared between countries. In...

You cannot think about Valentine's Day gift ideas without thinking about jewelry, flowers, stuffed animals, chocolate candy and sweet candy of all sorts. If you don't wait until the last minute, the Valentine's Day gift ideas of today cover a wide range of personal styles and tastes. For many shoppers, chocolate candy or sweet candy is the stand-alone gift of choice, but no matter how elegant or lovely your gift to your valentine may be, it just doesn't seem complete with out something sweet to go with it. Chocolate candy and sweet candy alike come in an almost endless variety of flavors and shapes. Heart & teddy bear shaped boxes of filled chocolates are a standard favorite with everyone from...

Labor Day is the last day of summer and our last chance to enjoy summertime pleasures so, use these fun and appetizing barbeque menu ideas for your next Labor Day bash. Summer fruits will soon be out of season and replaced by apples and pumpkins. Use summer fruits like watermelons and peaches for your menu. Try a fruit salad in the shell of a hollowed out watermelon. It's not only good to eat, it adds to the beauty of a stunning buffet table. You can use a few peaches arranged in a decorative bowl as a centerpiece. Add the head of a flower or two and you've not only created a beautiful piece to look, it's delicious too. Go all out with the traditional barbeque foods like hotdogs and hamburgers...

Votive candles have long been used on important days and in special ceremonies. Even if it was not a votive candle being used, there are plenty of holidays that use candle lighting as a way to celebrate. It may be a loved one's birthday or a Christmas celebration. Even high school graduations have used candles as a way to celebrate the hallmark event. They are also used for relaxation and to foster a certain atmosphere in the home for relaxation. Votive candles are pretty small. They only measure two inches tall by one and a half inches in diameter. Traditionally, these candles were both white or beeswax candles, which were yellow but times have changed and now you can get them in a variety of...

While dressing up as their favorite character is lots of fun for the little kids, sometimes adults don't necessarily want to spend their energy putting together an elaborate costume. But that doesn't mean that you can't inject some of that dress-up fun into your life this October 31st. Here are some of the common reasons you may not plan to wear a costume on Halloween: --You don't have time to plan and shop for the costume and all the accessories --You don't want to spend hundreds of dollars on something you will only wear one night --You are too busy helping the kids with their costumes --You are staying home to pass out candy rather than going out to a party --The costumes available in the stores...

You can find pumpkin carving ideas both online or in stores. They are mostly templates that you can create yourself. Do not be afraid to be a little bit creative when you are coming up with pumpkin carving ideas. You can have a lot of fun and put your imagination to good use for the price of a small pumpkin. Years ago, when people carved pumpkins, they generally just never really thought about pumpkin carving ideas. They went along with the usual triangle eyes and nose bit and stuck a light in the pumpkin. Then some tools were put on the market that made it easier to carve pumpkins. Prior to using these tools, there was little that could be used except large knives. In the 1980s, tools were...

Mother's Day is one of the most celebrated holidays of the year. Of course, we all love our mothers and want to show her just how much we do care on her special day. Gift baskets have always been a top choice for our moms, especially for those who live far away from us. Sending a healthy present is easier than ever. This year there are special gift ideas from basketeers. For the mother who is diabetic there is a special offering filled with goodies that are all sugar free. Whether the selection is a container filled with favorite teas of sugar free treats, there is something designed with your special lady in mind. In fact, these presents are not only free of the triggers that can set off a spike in...

Green Food Ideas - the perfect color foods for your St Patrick's Day. Great for your Irish Party Ideas, but they are fun to use all day. You don't have long to prepare for your Irish Party and if your not ready...you better get hopping! You will find Green Food Ideas for your family here too! Here are some easy Green Party Foods and lots of green recipes that will feed your family that are perfect for St Patty's Day. Why not begin your kid's day with a Green Breakfast? Green Pancakes are simple to make...use your normal recipe, but add a few drops of green food coloring. Don't like pancakes? How about some Kiwi fruit or cantaloupe to start off your day then. They are both tasty, nutritious and green...

How does the National Retail Federation come up with their list of popular Halloween Costumes a month before Halloween takes place? They take into consideration what is popular at the movies, on TV, in Music and world news and they always throw in a few of the perennial favorites that have been around for years - Princesses, Vampires, Witches, Fairies and Disney Characters. Older kids and teen costumes tend to be scary Halloween costumes. Anything from cutesy stuff all the way to the bloodsuckers and zombies. The popular costumes usually feature black or darkness and range from vampires and witches to fallen angels and demons. Skulls are also common among Gothic fashion. Most parents choose sweet...

It's the eerie swamps where mists abound that creatures of the night can always be found. At this time of year they drift with the mist as on cooler fall evenings they target their list. The Gremlins and Ghouls, Devils and Witches come hide in our streets in hidden dark damp niches. Tis Halloween that beckons and drives them forth gaining in numbers till the twenty-fourth.On Halloween night they invade the streets passing door to door as they play trick or treats. While that may well rime reasonably fine... o.k. let's stop already! The Facts of Halloween Do you know the origins of Halloween? It's an interesting piece of history. Did you know that the origins of Halloween date back over 2000 years...

The 4th of July holiday is a time of year that everyone looks forward to. Independence Day is a very important holiday for so many people. When you want to celebrate the 4th of July in style you will need to decorate your home so you can really enjoy this holiday. A great way to decorate for celebrations without spending loads of money is to make your decorations out of crafts. This is something the whole family can do, especially kids. There are so many different crafts that you can do to help this holiday become more special for everyone. One craft idea that you and your family will have lots of fun doing is to make a Patriotic Pebble. This is very simple to do. You will need to have a smooth rock...

In the mad frenzy of dressing up, decorating the house, throwing a party, the reason why do we celebrate Halloween has somehow got pushed to the background. Costumes and candy, tricks and treats, terrifying decorations take up all our energy and perhaps, most of us do not even know what Halloween actually signifies. Halloween goes back nearly 2000 years when it first began to be celebrated by the Celts who had their homes in Ireland, UK and the northern parts of France. The Celts celebrated their New Year on the first of November and the origins of Halloween go back to this time in the Celtic festival of Samhain. Samhain was celebrated the night before the New Year. The Celts believed that the New...

If you want to be celebrating the Chinese New Year (which in 2010 is the year of the tiger) in a traditional manner there are a few things you should consider. Hold on to your hats because this one might be a bumpy ride. First and foremost...firecrackers and loud noises! I know, many states have outlawed fireworks so you might just have to go to your closest Chinatown, but you need all that racket to scare away the angry ghosts left over from last years. On the night before the New Year begins sweep away all the dirt and dust. That also is the crap and badness that accumulated the previous year. If you can, decorate your house with fresh flowers, particularly the luck and fortunate colors of red and...

Have you ever found yourself in need of a few last minute costume ideas? Many of us have. Whether it is for Halloween or a costume party, the big night seems to creep on us and then we realize that we have no costume picked out. Well here are two of my best suggestions for what to do when you are in a pinch for a costume as well as a few quick do-it-yourself costume ideas. For some people, Halloween is one of the biggest events of the year. They plan a huge party, decorate their house and yard and most of all they put a lot of thought and effort into what their costume will be. These people are easy to pick out at any Halloween party. They are dressed in elaborate costumes with all of the...

Surprising your wife on Mothers Day is often a daunting task because unlike birthdays or anniversaries Mothers Day gifts aren't supposed to be romantic, they are supposed to show appreciation for the woman who takes care of your children. Most men think that helping the kids out with their gifts is enough and they don't have to get a separate gift for the wife. The truth however is that while women will love the scrapbooks and finger paintings that toddlers make, they want their significant other to acknowledge them for their role as mothers. Here are five easy ways men can show their appreciation for their wives on Mother's day. Sleeping in Although it sounds trivial and people think it's overrated...

Perhaps you don't really celebrate your birthday - some people I know don't - or perhaps your birthday is your favorite day of the year. Either way you will want to read this article. If you are a birthday lover - this will give you more reasons to love your day. If you aren't a birthday fan (it just reminds you that "I'm a year older today"), this article will give you a completely different focus for this day. Notice the title isn't 12 ways to celebrate a birthday; it's 12 ways to celebrate your birthday! What follows are 12 specific ideas to make your special day even more special.o Eat your favorite food. It's your day - you deserve it. Even if your favorite foods don't "go together," they do...

Love is in the air. Love is all around us. Love is eternal. And what better way to express your love and enjoy these moments than to celebrate Valentine's Day together with someone you love. Come February 14th, lovers exchange flowers, chocolates, cards and other gifts as they take part in Valentine's Day celebrations. And do you know that cute love quotes can go a long way in impressing your lover/friend on Valentine's Day and put her/his mood in top gear? Well, here are some cute love quotes and poems that you can blend into your Valentine's Day love talk: "To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world." -- Bill Wilson (Use this to lift your lover's spirit) "Man loves...

Buddha Day: May 21, 2010 Buddha Day is celebrated by Buddhists worldwide. Visakha Puja or Buddha day is the most significant day in the Buddhist calendar, celebrating the three most important incidents in the life of the Buddha, his birth, the enlightenment and the death which all occurred on this day. Its a moveable day falling on the first full moon in May the fifth month except in leap year when it falls in June. Buddha Day History Visakha Puja is the holiest of days in all Buddhists lives. Buddhists make merits and attend sermons in temples all over Asia. The countryside people wake up early and start making food and sweets for the monks and then form a long line and walk to their temple of...