Although very different from other gemstone like rubies, diamonds, emeralds, etc. turquoise is respected the world over as a gemstone. It is in fact a mineral that ranges from shades of blue green to blue to greenish-gray. The most attractive and commonly used shade in turquoise jewelry today is the blue. The shades of […]
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A cowboy is no “boy” as it sounds but according to the Webster’s dictionary, a cowboy is “somebody who is hired to take care of the cattle, performing duties on a horseback, particularly in the western United States”. Although the culture has been popularized by many western movies in the past, the cowboy culture […]
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Everyone knows about the Mohawk look; clean shaven on the sides, and a long streak of hair right in the middle. It is a style favored by a lot of celebrities, from movie stars to athletes and of course the fashionable punk rocker. However, if you want to be fashionable without looking like a […]
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“I hate you! I hate you!” I repeatedly said to the reflection in the mirror as I continuously scrubbed my face with a cloth doused in bleach. It didn’t matter that tears were running down my eyes from the strong smell of the bleach because those eyes reflected a vision I hated. It didn’t […]
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1. Instead of the wonderful electric lights that we have on our Christmas trees, our fore fathers only had candles to light their trees with. Water was always kept to hand in case of fire.
2. There is a tradition of having a Christmas tree on display at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Workers […]
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Claddagh Rings - Facts and Legends
Several stories have grown up around the mystique of Claddagh rings. Some are obvious legends due to the mystical nature of the tales, yet all have some elements that are probably true or that can be confirmed by known records or facts. Part of the fun of wearing these […]
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In Central and South American nations, which have a fairly large Christian population, the Nativity or Manger Scene is the main decoration in homes at Christmas time.
In Mexico, a Christmas tree may also be set up in some homes along with the Nativity scene or Nacimiento. The Christmas tree is usually a small artificial […]
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Christmas celebrations in African nations are characterized by much outdoor activity because the season often occurs during a time when the weather is pleasant. Using palm trees and participating in processions are also characteristic features of activities related to Christmas in many parts of Africa.
In South Africa, activities that occur outside during Christmas include […]
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American toys have been around for as long as we can remember. In the beginning American toys were simple items such as balls, dolls, cars and trucks and believe it or not these American toys are still around today. When you think American toys; Barbie, matchbox cars, Legos and GI Joes instantly come to […]
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Property acquisition on mainland Europe has become increasingly popular over the recent years. People from the United Kingdom and various other places are looking to relocate or invest in these properties. From Spain to Bulgaria to Croatia – these properties offer the investor a secure investment. It is an attractive proposition for the purposes […]
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