With all the tension and stress surrounding our lives wouldn’t it be a lovely thing to get yourself a day on which you could be light-hearted and stress-free?
Category: Festivals
Holi – The Extravaganza of Colour and Love
Holi celebrations begin on the last full moon night of the winter. The night is called Holika Dahan or Chotti Holi. According to the Vikram Samvat Hindu Calendar, it occurs in the month of Phalgun. The festival falls between the end of February and mid-March.
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day offers a chance for the whole world to take notice and salute the women who have been carrying the entire human race on their shoulders all through the ages.
The Chinese Lantern Festival, 2000 years and beyond
The Chinese Lantern Festival (Shang Yuan) marks the end of the Chinese New Year’s celebration. It is generally believed that this festival originated more than 2000 years ago during the rule of the Western Han dynasty. Emperor Wu started the worship rituals and Emperor Ming, a devout Buddhist made it a custom to light candles…
Let’s avoid being too sweet during Chinese New Year!
“I’ll start my diet tomorrow!” This thought seems familiar? How many of us are guilty of putting off our new year’s resolutions the moment we spot the delicious-looking delicacies that are available during Chinese New Year? Not just are our eyes enticed by the delectable array of food, our scent of smell and taste also…
The Chinese New Year
“Gong xi fa cai!” For 15 days starting from 5th February 2019, this phrase will be commonly heard being used across many Chinese (and increasingly in non-Chinese as well) households. That’s right, it is the time when the new Lunar New Year is upon us again! Not surprisingly, with an estimated 20% of the world…
Christmas Traditions From Around the World
As the roads transform into a wonderland, as decorations are brought out from cupboards, as the houses begin to glow with light and be filled with festive food, it’s time to immerse yourself in the warm spirit of Christmas! This much-awaited annual holiday has something to offer everyone from the young to the old.As families…
Hanukkah Celebrations Around the World
Judaism is one of the world’s five major religions. Originating from the holy city of Jerusalem, it’s now a truly global faith, bringing Jewish culture to every continent. For most, December means Christmas. But did you know there’s a festival just before just as meaningful? Hanukkah is the most important Jewish festival. Coming from the…
Diwali Across The World
November’s here and it’s once again time to bring out the candles for the much anticipated festival of lights – Deepavali! Symbolizing the victory of good over evil, this festival is celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs. As these communities spread across the world, Deepavali – or Diwali, as it is more commonly known – spread…
