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… Continue reading Ramadan
Category: Travel
Books
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… Continue reading Books
Leap Day 2/29/24
An extra day in the year for conservation and sustainability. Sea Change by Sylvia A Earle Concerns about our oceans. An interesting underwater perspective of conservation. Highlight Sustainability Magazine, Top 10: Sustainable Clothing Companies, by Lucy Buchholz, June 28, 2023 3rd Adidas – Bjorn Gulden, CEO The 3rd top sustainable company listed iin the article… Continue reading Leap Day 2/29/24
Happy Chinese New Year
When is Chinese New Year 2024? Chinese New Year falls on different dates each year as it follows the lunar calendar. In 2024, Chinese New Year begins on February 10th and continues for 15 days, with the Lantern Festival marking the end of the celebrations. Chinese New Year 2024 is the Year of the Dragon… Continue reading Happy Chinese New Year
Scandinavian Tradition
Scandinavians throw out bird seed the morning of Christmas Day to ensure Good Luck in the New Year! (Wild Birds Unlimited)
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… Continue reading Faith
Welcome Home
Some have cats or dogs…others have camels!
Sinterklaas
Netherlands tradition of the Sinterklaas party placing (wooden) shoes out for sweets in early December.
Oyster Safari
Oyster Safari festive winter event!! Life’s creative moments – enjoy!