Christmas is celebrated every year on December 25. The festival marks the celebration of the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is worshipped as the Messiah of God in Christian Mythology. Hence, his birthday is one of the most joyous ceremonies amongst Christians. Although the festival is mainly celebrated by the followers of Christianity, it is one of the …

Hanukkah Poems: Hanukkah, also spelled as Chanukah, brings with it the aura of light and festivity. Jews celebrate the festival for eight days, to commemorate the victory of Maccabees over the Hellenistic Syrians. They light the special candelabrum Menorah, by illuminating one candle for each night of the festival, proceeding to eight candles on the final night. Music and songs …

Hanukkah Date: Hanukkah is an important festival of the Jews and they wait eagerly every year for it to begin. It is even more awaited by the kids, as they are excited about the gifts that they would get from their parents, after offering prayers. Hanukkah means ‘dedication‘ in Jewish language and marks the victory of Jewish national survival and …

Hanukkah is a Jewish festival that occurs in December (the Hebrew month Kislev), also spelled Chanukah, (also called The Festival of Lights, Feast of Dedication, Feast of the Maccabees) marks the reconsecration of the Temple of Jerusalem (Israel) after its recapture from the Syrian Greeks c.165 BC. A miracle recorded in the Talmud – the burning of a day’s supply …

In December 2003, when Chinmay Dharmesh Modi was 9, his parents discovered that they were suffering from AIDS. It was like a bolt from the blue. The situation became turbulent for Chinmay’s family, whereas he was too young to realize the implications of the disease. “My mother had a gynaecological problem, and so her doctor referred her for a few …

Guru Nanak Jayanti Gift Ideas: One of the most significant festivals of Sikhism in India, Guru Nanak Jayanti celebrates the birthday of Guru Nanak Dev. Guru Nanak is the founder of Sikhism and the first of the 10 gurus of the Sikhs. This holy occasion is commemorated with immense joy, splendor and grandeur. The day falls on the day of …

Guru Tegh Bahadur was the ninth of ten gurus who founded the Sikh religion and was the leader of Sikhs from 1665 until his beheading in 1675. He was born in Amritsar, Punjab, India in 1621 and was the youngest son of Guru Hargobind, the sixth Sikh guru. Name: Guru Tegh Bahadur – (Baba) Tyag Mal Birthday: 21 April 1621 …

Over a million migrants return to Bihar for Chhath: Bihar is witnessing the return of its natives in droves. A million migrants are back at their villages and towns over the past week or so to celebrate Chhath festival, the biggest community celebration, along with their families and relatives. According to a conservative estimate, over one million Bihar migrants working …

International Day for Tolerance and Peace is celebrated worldwide every year on 16th of November. It was first established by the UNESCO in the year 1995 to be celebrated yearly worldwide on 16th of November. There are some principles related to the tolerance which was declared by the UNESCO and adopted by the people all over the world. It was confirmed …

Coined for Celebrations: Gold and silver prices may be shooting up north, but that hasn’t deterred consumers from enjoying their Diwali celebrations. Dhanteras especially has seen sparkling sales, but instead of just precious metal, customers are looking for something unique. While utensils are regular, this time around, silver currency, old coins and cars are selling the most. However, silver coins …