All Chinese communities go ecstatic and extravagant celebrating Chinese New Year. One of the highlights of this is events the Chinese New Year parade. The Chinese New Year Parade continues to amaze and delight the millions who witness it year after year and remains to be one of the most inspiring, most widely-celebrated events. The…
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Top Ten Crazy Weird Mormon Beliefs
If you want to see what the Mormon religion is about, and see if some of the ideas that you have heard about what the religion follows and believe in are correct, you can find all of the information that you need to learn about the Mormon religion and some of the beliefs that they…
The History of Reality TV
Reality TV is not all that modern a phenomenon. The very first reality TV show was Candid Camera by Allen Funt which was telecast in 1948. The show caught people in embarrassing, funny and light hearted moments. The unknowing participants also seemed to be amused as it was revealed that they were on Candid Camera….
Lucky Money in Red Envelopes for Chinese New Year
During Chinese New Year, young people who greet their elders a happy and abundant new year are handed lucky red envelopes by the elders. These envelopes are really good luck for a youngster because these have money inside. The lucky red envelopes are called “hong bao” in Mandarin, or “lai see” in Cantonese. Symbolism of…
The Chinese New Year Dinner
The Chinese love to eat. Being full is the ultimate sign of wellness. Feeding and eating together is a sign of affection. Families eat when getting together. Moms like to think of what to cook or feed the family as a sign of love. Therefore, during the start of the year, to invite wellness and…
Four Ways The Miyamoto Musashi Samurai Swords Impacted The History Of Japan And The Samurai
Today, many people know of Japanese Samurai Swords and their legendary beauty, efficiency, and craftsmanship. However, they aren’t exactly aware of one of the greatest influences on Japan and Samurai culture. Miyamoto Musashi is one of the most famous Japanese swordsmen and Samurai to ever unsheathe a blade. His Samurai Swords were known for their…
Chinese Zodiac: Characteristics of the 12 Animal Signs
Millions of people across the planet subscribe to the Chinese Zodiac belief system. The Chinese Zodiac uses 12 animals that each represents a year in the 12-year cycle. They are the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. These Chinese animal signs also represent twelve types of personalities, and…
Why Are Reality Shows So Popular
Switch on the television at any time of the day, you are almost sure to find a reality show on some channel or the other. Chances are that you have watched at least one of these shows and have taken a fancy to following the minutiae of the contestants’ lives as they unfold on the…
Depth Perception – Deciphering Hindu Iconography
The iconography of the Hindu culture and religion can be pretty bizarre and terrifying. Having grown up in India, I have found parts of it to be downright confusing, personally. Take, for example, the concept of the “third eye.” In Hinduism, supposedly, the “third eye” is considered to be a symbol of clairvoyance, enlightenment or…
Weaving the Tribal Sidhe Together
The tribal Sidhe have a history that predates the written word. This history is kept alive by this half-human race – who are the keepers of their own lore. Shannon Avery traces these strangelings and the mythological bindings of kith and kin of the tribal Sidhe back 10,000 years or more in The Queen’s Rune…