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 Was The Statue Of Liberty Reconstructed?
In 1865, a French political intellectual and anti-slavery activist named Edouard de Laboulaye proposed that a statue representing liberty be built for the United States. This monument would hono...
Was Cuba A Dictatorship?
As a fragile republic, in 1940 Cuba attempted to strengthen its democratic system, but mounting political radicalization and social strife culminated in a coup and subsequent dictatorship under Fulg...
Why Do We Light Up Fireworks On Diwali?
All these lights represent the triumph of light over dark and the power of good over evil. In the Hindu religion it’s also a time to honour the gods and goddesses, especially the goddess Lakshmi, wh...
When Was The First Shrine Built In Japan?
According to tradition, the Inner Shrine—officially named Kōtai Jingū—was first constructed in 4 bce ; most likely, however, the earliest structure dates from sometime later, possibly as earl...
What Did Nixon Do To The Supreme Court?
Nixon, 418 U.S. 683 (1974), was a landmark United States Supreme Court case that resulted in a unanimous decision against President Richard Nixon, ordering him to deliver tape recordings and other s...
When Should You Not Wear White Shoes?
We are all devoted readers, and one word from you will settle the matter. If only. No rule enrages Miss Manners’ Gentle Readers as much as the ban against wearing white shoes (unless you are a baby,...
What Role Does Isis Play In The Cycle Of Life?
Isis’s role in afterlife beliefs was based on that in the myth. She helped to restore the souls of deceased humans to wholeness as she had done for Osiris . Like other goddesses, such as Hath...
What Does The Bible Say About Baptism KJV?
Acts 2:38 KJV Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost....
How Do You Celebrate Your 20 Year Work Anniversary?
Customized Company Swag. ... Create A Service Award Program. ... Give Them A Shout Out On Social Media (LinkedIn) ... Check Something Off Their Bucket List. ... Create A C...
When Was The First Hindu Temple Built?
Historians say Hindu temples did not exist during the Vedic period When was the first Hindu temple built in India? Mundeshwari Temple Architecture Completed...