Love, Friendship, Drinking and Itchiness: 20 Ukrainian Superstitions

Dec 13th, 2011 • Featured Author: Maria Fuchs-Alcox  • 

Every culture has its own peculiar superstitions. Some of them are funny, some are useful, and some might be pretty annoying. Here are 20 of the funniest from Ukraine.

Understanding Calvinism One Tulip At A Time

Dec 5th, 2011 • Featured Author: Joe Mueller  • 

Understanding the acronym TULIP is essential for those seeking a deeper knowledge of Calvinism and Reformed Christianity. It is the basic building blocks of this faith.

Halloween Chills and Thrills

Dec 5th, 2011 • Featured Author: Maxine Clarke  • 

Pumpkins, gory costumes, spiders and E-numbered-up kids hammering on your door. Are you ready for this year's Halloween-fest? The supermarkets have been since the last Bank Holiday in August, so what's it all about?

Reiki With Trust - My Business, My Lesson

Dec 4th, 2011 • Featured Author: Anna Pizzoferrato  • 

This article focuses on the various aspects of trust in relation to the wisdom of Reiki Energy.

Midsummer Madness - Celebrating the Summer Solstice

Nov 29th, 2011 • Featured Author: Maxine Clarke  • 

Whether you're into dancing round a bonfire with a drum or loitering round a bbq with a paper plate, the longest day is good news. Let's just hope the weather realises it's Summer in the Northern Hemisphere this weekend.

Why are so Many Celebrities Wearing Red Threads?

Nov 7th, 2011 • Featured Author: Larry Isaacson  • 

You may have noted the many celebrities who have been wearing a red thread around their left wrist, despite the fact that there is no basis for this usage in either the Kabbalah, Torah, or Jewish law.

Gift Ideas for Christenings

Oct 26th, 2011 • Featured Author: Sarah Gadey  • 

A Christening is a celebration of a child's baptism into the Christian faith. They are very significant milestones for many infants, parents and family member. Friends and family often feel compelled to give gifts to help commemorate the momentous occasion.

A Brief History of Thanksgiving

Oct 26th, 2011 • Featured Author: Larry Isaacson  • 

When the Pilgrims came to Plymouth in 1620 aboard the Mayflower, they had already agreed to abide by the "Mayflower Compact" signed while crossing the ocean and which obligated them to pass just and equal laws for the general good of the colony.