Articles on Other International Holidays

How to Celebrate All Saints Day as a Lutheran

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Although the Lutheran church honors saints, it does not share the Catholic view of a saint's abilities. Lutherans do not believe that saints can receive prayers or intercede for a petitioner because, according to the church, there is no evidence ... more »

How to Celebrate International Women's Day

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In 1975, the United Nations officially sanctioned International Women's Day on March 8, though events had been established over the world well before that. In some countries, it's a day for men to honor the special women in their lives. But it's ... more »

How to Celebrate Simchat Torah

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Simchat Torah is the celebration of the conclusion of the Torah, and start of the Torah for the new year. It is a joyous time involving a community and the Torah. Often, people will celebrate by drinking alcoholic beverages... more »

How to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Wisconsin

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Wisconsin is home to hundreds of Irish pubs and restaurants that are the best venues for your Saint Patrick's Day celebration. You'll find a number of Celtic and Irish-inspired attractions around the state, so be sure to spend time brushing up ... more »

How to Celebrate Towel Day

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The death of science fiction writer and social critic, Douglas Adams is celebrated annually on May 25th in the form of Towel Day. In his acclaimed novel, "The Hitchhiker's Guide to The Galaxy," readers learn just how important a regular bath ... more »

How to Discover All Saints Day Traditions

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All Saints Day traditions are many and varied. You can celebrate it in church, honoring the saints and the martyrs who died for their beliefs. You can pray for those who died before they reached a state of grace, in the hopes that your prayers ... more »

How to Have a Family Reunion or Business Meeting in a Tiny Apartment

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Small apartment? Single room? Are you sitting there wondering how you can be involved in planning a family reunion? Here is how--right after this "email and comment" box. Read the Tips and Warnings section also... more »

How to Launch a Khoom Fay (Fire Lantern)

By Jonathan F.

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Khoom Fay are traditional Thai hot air lanterns, launched en masse during Loi Krathong, the Thai festival of lights. Made from thin tissue paper and bamboo, they take to the sky in the thousands, lighting up the sky and supposedly stealing away ... more »

How to Make a Krathong

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The krathong is a batch of flowers and incense that is released during the Thai Loy Krathong festival, held every November under the full moon. Thousands upon thousands of these creations are sent down the river each year so as to dispense of bad ... more »

How to Make All Saints Day Bread

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All Saints Day is celebrated by Catholics in many countries on November 1. There are many traditions associated with All Saints Day, but none so widespread as All Saints Day Bread, known in many places as the Day of the Dead Bread. Many different ... more »

How to Make All Saints Day Pane Co' Santi

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Pane Co' Santi is one of the delicacies served on the first of November, All Saints Day. There are both sweet and non-sweet versions of Pane Co' Santi. The sweet version is used for deserts and has the unusual complement of black pepper. The ... more »

How to Make All Saints Day Panellets

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The Catalan countries observe All Saint's Day on the first of November. All Saints is a festive day, and the citizens celebrate the saints with food. You can expect to find panellets in any Catalan household on this day. Panellets are small ... more »

How to Pray for the Saints on All Saints Day

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All Saints Day is a time to think about all the saints in your life. They include the regular people around you who have daily struggles. The problems people deal with regularly are many but common issues include finances, employment, ... more »

How to Prepare an All Saints Day Feast

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All Saints Day is traditionally celebrated by the Catholic church in honor of the saints who do not have their own feast days. Around the world, this day is also used to remember relatives who have died in the past year. One way to celebrate All ... more »

How to Recite the All Saints Day Readings

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The readings for All Saints Day are specially selected because of the messages they contain. Most of them discuss the qualities desired in believers in God and show examples of how to obtain them. The readings for this day are different each year... more »

By Lindaperry

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Anyone can take photographs with or without a camera. In the past, I have taken many pictures over the years. Since 1989 through 2003, I have done public photo/art/writing exhibitions in New York City. Last recent exhibit was in April, ... more »

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