Maria Kunar
Maria is a writer covering holidays and traditions from around the world, helping readers celebrate and understand cultural customs.
Writer for Holidays and Traditions
Why Is It Called The Darkest Hour?
‘The Darkest Hour’ is the title of a 2017 WWII film drama starring Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill . ... It can certainly be said that, as far as Britain was concerned, ‘the darkest hour was...
When Did Oregon Becomes First State To Pass Initiative Referendum Laws?
In 1902, Oregon voters overwhelmingly approved a legislatively referred ballot measure that created Oregon’s initiative and referendum process. In 1904, voters enacted the direct primary and, in 190...
What Types Of Political Changes Occurred In Latin American Nations After 1945?
Since 1945, the nations of Latin America have followed different paths of change. In some countries military dictators have maintained political stability and initiated eco- nomic changes . A...
Why Tara Maa Face Is Red?
The foreheads of devotees are anointed with her vermilion by the temple priests as a mark of blessings . Goat sacrifices are a daily custom in the temple premises and the blood of the animal i...
Where Does The Name Katherina Come From?
The name Katherina derived from the Greek name Aikaterine / Αἰκατερίνη , which derived from the Greek name Hekaterine / Ἑκατερινη and from Hekate / Ἑκάτη, the Greek goddess of magic. What...
Why Do Chinese Use Fireworks?
In traditional Chinese culture, firecrackers were originally used to scare away evil spirits . ... Today, lighting firecrackers and fireworks is a major custom to celebrate the coming of the...
What Do We Do Before Diwali?
Diwali was celebrated as a significance of triumph of good over evil after Krishna’s Victory over Narakasura. The day before Diwali is remembered as Naraka Chaturdasi, the day on which Narakasura wa...
Why Is The Emancipation Proclamation And General Order 143 Important Today?
The following document established a military body to regulate the recruitment, training and equipment of colored troops enlisting in the Union Army . From this point on, all African-American...
What Is The Day After Christmas Called In Canada?
December 26 is not only a day for Santa Claus to catch his breath but a public holiday known as Boxing Day in the United Kingdom and other British Commonwealth countries such as Australia, Ca...
What Does Real Presence In The Eucharist Mean?
What does the “Real Presence” mean? The unique and true presence of the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Christ in the Eucharist under the appearances of bread and wine . ... In receiving t...