Category: Faith
Faith related items
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Hamantaschen…
Purim 3/23/24 Purim begins at sundown on 3/23/24 and involves cookies called “Hamantaschen”. The villain in the story told during Purim is Haman and taschen translated is pouches or pockets. So the cookies refer to Haman’s pockets. Read more
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Ramadan
Most of the world’s 1.6 billion Muslims observe the holy month of Ramadan each year. Ramadan is the most important month on the Islamic calendar. It’s the month in which the first verses of the Quran were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. During Ramadan, Muslims around the world fast from sunrise to sunset. Also, Ramadan… Read more
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Books 4
Physician Author, Hindu Castes, Wife of Jesus?, and Moses Books about Afghanistan, India, and the Middle East. One autobiography describing visits to various sites in the Old Testament of the Bible. Highlight – Winter and Root Vegetables https://www.flowandnourish.com Recipe: Beet Hummus Ingredients – Roast the beets, let them cool, peel, and blend. Then add remaining… Read more
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Happy Mardi Gras
Laissez les Bon Temps Rouler! (Let the Good Times Roll) King Cake or Festive Kringle https://www.ohdanishbakery.com/seasonal-kringle-flavors/king-cake-kringle New Orleans, king cakes can be found starting in early January and are available up until Ash Wednesday the begining of Lent. King cakes have a long history and date back to the Middle Ages. Sweet dough is twisted into… Read more
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Faith
Happy Kwanzaa! More information and the history of Kwanzaa below – https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/initiatives/kwanzaa#:~:text=Kwanzaa%20gets%20its%20name%20from,in%20ancient%20and%20modern%20times. Read more
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Faith
Merry Christmas! Abu Dhabi, UAE complex designed by renowned Ghanaian-British architect David Adjaye, the project incorporates several architectural styles traditionally found in mosques, churches, and synagogues around the world. (CNN) Read more
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Faith
Happy Hanukkah! The synagogue is the UAE’s first purpose-built Jewish place of worship and like most synagogues around the world, is oriented towards Jerusalem. It is inspired by the Jewish festival of the Sukkot, which is celebrated by building temporary shelters. An oculus in the ceiling of the space lets direct light come inside. (CNN) Other… Read more
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Joy & Creativity
BOOKS – The Book of Joy with inspirational stories and guidance for enhancing life’s JOY. Other book The Artist’s Way encourages the enhancing and embracing of creativity through suggested actions and field trips. Read more