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
What Is Older Hanukkah Or Diwali?
Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah, is the Jewish Festival Of Lights. It is no surprise that a little earlier in time and coming from the Hindu tradition Diwali is celebrated. Diwali, meaning array of...
Why Is Faisal Masjid Famous?
The Faisal Mosque is the largest mosque in Pakistan , located in the national capital city of Islamabad. Completed in 1986, it was designed by Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay, shaped like a d...
Why Is The Orthodox Cross Different?
The Russian Orthodox cross differs from the Western cross. ... Thus bottom bar of the cross is like the scale of justice and its points show the way to the Hell and Heaven . Another interesti...
What Is Diwali Similar To?
There are many similarities between the two. The Jewish festival of lights, Hanukkah , is celebrated for eight consecutive nights sometime between late November and late December – determined...
When Was The Medieval Period?
The medieval era, often called The Middle Ages or the Dark Ages, began around 476 A.D. following a great loss of power throughout Europe by the Roman Emperor. The Middle Ages span roughly 1,0...
Why Was The Denver Mint Built?
The mint in Denver was established by an act of Congress approved April 21, 1862. It was exclusively for the coinage of gold and the sum of $75,000 was appropriated to carry into effect the provisio...
What Is Done On Thanksgiving Day?
Thanksgiving Day is a day for people in the US to give thanks for what they have. Families and friends get together for a meal, which traditionally includes a roast turkey, stuffing, potatoes, v...
What Is The Best Month To Go To Puerto Rico?
The best time to visit Puerto Rico is from mid-April to June , right after the busy winter season and just before the rainy summer. Spring weather is also very pleasant, barely escaping the m...
What Was The Famous Saying After The Battle Of Lexington?
“The shot heard round the world ” is a phrase that refers to the opening shot of the battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, which began the American Revolutionary War and led to t...
Why Some Days Have Longer Nights?
The tilt of the Earth – not our distance from the sun – is what causes winter and summer. At the December solstice, the Northern Hemisphere is leaning most away from the sun for the year. ... Af...