Why Do Greek Orthodox Celebrate Christmas In January?
Many Orthodox Christians annually celebrate Christmas Day on or near January 7 to remember Jesus Christ’s birth , described in the Christian Bible. Th…
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Who Gives Credit For Sewing The American Flag?
Elizabeth “Betsy” Ross is famous for making the first American flag. But is the account of her contribution to the American Revolution simply a legend…
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What Was The Purpose Of The Babylonian Ishtar Gate?
The Ishtar Gate, named after a Mesopotamian goddess of love and war, was one of eight gateways that provided entry to the inner city of Babylon during…
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When You Go Home Tell Us Of Memorial?
“When you go home, tell them of us and say, ‘ For your tomorrow, we gave our today ‘” is a military saying (popular on Memorial Day) that has been pri…
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Did Ancient China Believe In Reincarnation?
Buddhism was the third major belief system of ancient China. ... They believe in reincarnation and that life is impermanent and full of suffering and …
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How Many Times Has The Chamber Of Secrets Been Opened?
There is clear evidence that the Chamber was opened more than once between the death of Slytherin and the entrance of Tom Riddle in the twentieth cent…
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What Did Jains Believe?
Jainism teaches that the path to enlightenment is through nonviolence and reducing harm to living things (including plants and animals) as much as pos…
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Does Paris Have Thanksgiving?
Though the cuisine in Paris is delicious, Thanksgiving isn’t really Thanksgiving without the traditional carb-filled meal . Even if you’re in Paris du…
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What God Do Hinduism Pray To?
Most forms of Hinduism are henotheistic, which means they worship a single deity, known as “Brahman ,” but still recognize other gods and goddesses. F…
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What Did Puritans Do For Fun?
To be fair, the Puritans did have some fun. They allowed hunting, fishing and archery , and they held athletic contests (never on Sunday though). They…
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Why Are Candles So Bad For You?
“Evidence also shows that scented candles release VOCs and particulate matter into the air , including formaldehyde and benzene,” chemicals that are k…
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Can A Non Catholic Pray The Rosary?
If you’re not Catholic, don’t be intimidated. Just find or make a set of beads . You can make your own prayers, or adjust the ancient ones so that you…