Culture & Tradition of India

New Year is one of the oldest festive occasions, which is universally celebrated. It is the time when people celebrate the arrival of the forthcoming year and bid goodbye to the year that has passed by. New Year is celebrated all over the world, though not necessarily on 1st of January. It is interesting to note that not all the …

Here are some simple and easy Christmas crafts for kids and adults and Christmas craft ideas that you can actually use Christmas is the right time to give vent to your creativity and artistic capabilities and encourage kids to do something constructive that they can enjoy too. Christmas crafts will also keep your children busy and make them aware of …

Christmas is one of the important Christian festivals, celebrated with great fanfare around the world. The day, which is observed on 25 December, is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Jesus Christ. It is a holiday season in many countries of the world, where Christianity is the predominant religion. While the festival is celebrated with enthusiasm worldwide, the customs …

Hanukkah is a Jewish festival that falls on the 25th of the Kislev month, according to the Hebrew calendar. The celebration of this festivity continues for eight consecutive days and nights. Hanukkah holiday is also known by the name Chanukah. In Hebrew, the meaning of the word Hanukkah is dedication. This festival is celebrated to commemorate the victory of minority …

Hanukkah, the “festival of lights”, starts on the 25th day of the Jewish calendar month of Kislev. Kids love the holiday, which is celebrated for eight dazzling nights. From the lighting of the menorah to the reciting of blessings and all the traditions in between, they are mesmerized by the magic of this celebration. It is a time to remember …

Hanukkah is a Jewish festival celebrated annually by Jews all over the world. One of the essential observances of the festival comprises of lighting the candles. Candles are lit by the Jews to commemorate the victory of Maccabees’ soldiers over the mighty Syrian army and the miracle of the oil that lasted in the holy temple for eight days. Another …

Hanukkah is fast approaching and so is the festive mood of every Jew. Amidst all the festivity, it is quite obvious that you miss the person who is away from the family or those distant family members who cannot come over to enjoy the occasion with you. However, while you can’t meet them, you certainly can send your wishes across. …

Hanukkah is an annual Jewish festival that is celebrated with tremendous verve and enthusiasm by the Jewish fraternity across the world. The religious occasion is celebrated to commemorate the victory of the minority Macabees’ soldiers over the mighty Syrian army. The Jewish win led to the re-dedication of the holy temple of Jews. The festival is also associated with the …

Hanukkah is an annual Jewish festival celebrated with much enthusiasm all across the globe. It holds immense religious significance among the Jewish community and is celebrated to commemorate the re-dedication of their holy temple and the famous win of the minority Jewish soldiers over the mighty Syrian army. Hanukkah is also identified as the festival of lights, as it involves …

Jewish have been celebrating Hanukkah for the past 3000 years, to mark the victory of Jewish national survival and freedom. The festival falls in the month of December. Hanukkah is no exception to the general rule of festivals, which associates itself with flashy decorations, glitzy fervor and colorful illuminations. Every Jew decorates his house for the eight days of the …