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Why is Easter so early this year? You can blame Constantine...

The dating of Easter has been a problem that has plagued Christians since its earliest years. Even today there are differences in the dates of Easter between the Western and Eastern churches.

A few tips and ideas for celebrating the Chinese New Year, including two easy craft ideas for making your own Chinese New Year cards, and lots of helpful links.

Review of sites offering free printable materials to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

It's become a common thing to use the terms CE and BCE in place of BC and BCE - but this seems like something of an oxymoron when one takes into consideration its based on the same person.

The leap year explained.

February 7, 2008 marks the beginning of the Chinese Year of the Earth Rat. What does it mean? How should we celebrate?

Sweden probably doesn't love it when historians tell about the time the country added a February 30 to their calendar...just one time in 1712. I give the Swedes credit, though, for defying the Gregorian Calendar and proving the artificiality of time...

Do you know why we have a leap year? If not, how can you explain it to little minds that have a hard enough job trying to understand the concept of time...

Different cultures have marked time differently. Here are listed seven different new Year celebrations.

Find out why we have leap year and how often.

I just realized I have an extra day this year! And it's coming up very soon, too. In high school, it was the weekend girls were allowed to ask out the boys. Any other week it was deemed unladylike and unseemly.

New Years is celebrated differently around the world.

An introduction to the numeric symbolism of the Cherokee Calendar.

The word calendar derives from the Latin term "calendae" which used to designate in old Roman times the first day on the month announcing ("Calare"_ all the upcoming events for the month.

Although it was not perfect, the Julian Calendar introduced in 46BC was a marked improvement over the calendars which had come before it...

Learn a bit about the meaning of Easter, how it came to be, and how to determine when it falls. Plus a few beverages you can serve at your Easter celebration.

June 21st. It is the longest day of the year, the first day of summer. Across the northern hemisphere it is celebrated by followers of many religions and ideas. One of the most famous celebrations occurs every year at Stonehenge in England.

Pope Gregory XIII reformed the old Julian calendar and gave the world a new, more accurate way of reckoning dates that is still used today.

The Chinese New Year is almost here and where's a better place to celebrate than in Toronto, Canada! Read on for excellent ideas where to celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Rat!

This is the Year of the Pig in Chinese astrology. Know what that means for your newborn?

You've heard about it, seen the photos and now it's your time to attend. What can you expect during this colorful, noisy celebration?

Here's a craft that you and your child can make together using an old recycled calendar that would make a wonderful gift for a loved one from your child.

(The connection between Jewish scholars and literary persons and
the role they played in the history of the game of CHESS.)

A look at the Jewish faith and religion, the holy days, holidays, celebrations, and customs

The late year holiday season can be quite difficult for job hunters. With Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner, employees are hanging on tight before they decide to move forward.

Easter is one of those holidays that seems to have no rhyme or reason as to calendar dates. If you're curious as to why it is so early this year, check this out!

It's time we put a stop to the most ambiguous and shallow holiday of the year - the one we call "Presidents Day." It's time we instead celebrate the man for whom the February holiday was originally meant.

What does an Easter egg hunt have to do with the resurrection of Jesus Christ?

Have you ever wondered where April Fools' Day came from? Why do we celebrate it?

April fool's day has a vague history, but it is celebrated in different ways and on different days worldwide. In America, it is a day to watch your back.

You were born with a funny bone - two in fact. This fine and noble holiday is the perfect opportunity to put them to good use.

Everyone knows about April Fool's day, but do you know any of the other interesting and odd holidays there are in April? If you have never heard of No Housework Day or National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day then read on. You may find several reasons to celebrate in April.

The most popular explanation will take us back to sixteenth century France.

Xcaret is an attraction located near the tourist area of Cancun. It brings together varied facets of Mexico, including jungle animals, ruins, history, butterflies, beaches, Mayan culture, swimming with dolphins and that's not the entire list.

Do you play jokes on April Fool's Day? Many people do! This unofficial holiday started out with jokes and pranks being played, so it's only fitting the tradition is continued today! Read this article and find out how this laugh-provoking day began!

Moving the date of Halloween from October 31st to the last Saturday of the month will have to gain and little to lose.

April Fool's Day is a lighthearted holiday with jokes and pranks being pulled everywhere. Most of the jokes and pranks are all in good fun and are not meant to harm anyone.

Steps and rituals for clearing and cleaning your home for Passover (Pesach), what to do with your leavened food (chametz); also a short history of Moses and the historic events that lead up to Passover.

In the early Church, devotion among Catholic faithful's to St. Joseph was not widespread. While neither was it unknown, it took centuri

College students have a lot of nasty habits that won't go away unless you take them by the horns and get rid of them. If you're an undergraduate try one of these New Years Resolutions on for size!

A fun little comparison over which ancient empire was really better at math and architecture, the mighty Romans or the savage Mayans.

This article provides a history of the concept of "zero," and contains an annotated bibliography mapping a course of study for students in 6th grade and beyond.

Many people spend years trying to master the art of writing in the English language. Unfortunately, preparing documents for international exposure is often overlooked.

How much do you really know about United States holidays?

While for folks who live primarily in the US Midwest, East Coast, and in Europe, cold weather is no big deal. What makes this such big news for literally millions of people in China is the horrifically bad timing of this weather.

Nowadays the third Monday in February is usually known as Presidents' Day, a holiday honoring two great American presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Today's modern holiday has some pretty humble roots and plenty of interesting American tidbits.

Friends have asked me for more information regarding Mardi Gras. I read much information on the www and learned quite a bit. Mardi Gras is much more than a party! Mardi Gras is a holiday season in its own right!

Enjoy all the happenings, events, and births that happened in various years on November 4.

Pongal festival is compared with Thanks giving day as it is meant to express thanks to the sun,rain,earth,peasants,cattle and every neighbor.

Was Mayan astronomy and math advanced enough to calculate earth's doomsday?

Some of the oldest documented people living in the world may be a little suspect in when they were exactly born--but the process of how to at least get to 100 and beyond seems to be uniform in the lifestyles of many centenarians...

Not all countries celebrate Easter the same way. Here are just a few examples of how Easter is Celebrated, around the world.

The month of April is noted to be very cruel and unpredictable when it comes to weather.

Chinese pregnancy calendars have been used for nearly a thousand years to depict the gender of a child with astounding accuracy.

I cannot say that I have always understood or agreed with the things the Father has shown me, or the time frame in which the revelation came. I can definitely say that I've rarely agreed with how He imparted those truths to me.

The best of the best April Fool's day Pranks

Interesting but bizarre things happening today around the world.

Some years, Eastern and Western Christians celebrate Easter on the same day. Most years, though, the celebrations are on different days. If you've ever wondered why that's so, read on for a simple explanation.

How and why do Christmas traditions vary around the world?

Every day is flush with history. January 1st is certainly no exception.

Islamic astronomical debate centered around two issues: The mathematical purity of astronomy vs physical properties, and the relation of astronomy and religion. Astronomy existed from the dawn of Islam as a controversial science that fought its association with astrology.

The beginning of August marks the First Harvest, a harvest festival celebrated by people all over the world, as well as by Neo-Pagans today. This festival involves family, lots of food, and games and celebrations.

An Open Museum that many tourists are not familiar with - are you ready for it?

This article outlines the basics of Rosh Hashanah.

How the King James Version of the Bible was introduced to the World. Overview of the breakdown of the King James Version both Old Testament and New Testament.

Tu B'Shvat is the New Year's celebration of the trees. It is always celebrated on the fifteenth day of the Jewish month of Shvat.

What's going on today in the world?

Every day is flush with history, June 27th is no exception

Inside a secret lockbox belonging to Mozart were a number of lost drafts for more piano sonatas, a few never-before-seen envy notes from Antonio Salieri...and a diary detailing his strange experience of inexplicably traveling from 1789 to 2007 while on a tour to Prague.

On September 12, 2007 the holiest Islam holiday, Ramadan, and the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashana, both begin. With this sacred day upon both groups, one can only hope they are both praying for a peaceful resolution to their historic religious differences.

Companies need to understand their culture and understand what this diversity means to the organization.

historical description of Hanukkah, the festival of lights, its symbols, ways of celebrating

Okinawans are known for their culture of courtesy which makes travel on this island extremely safe.

How Christians can identify with the Jewish Passover

On the question of the human race, if you look at things on the surface, both religion and science makes sense. Unfortunately, if you look underneath it all, there are only unanswered questions or scientific theories.

In the new war that unfolded with Russia and Austria, Napoleon managed to score two impressive victories at Ulm and Austerlitz. This essay describes the two battles which led Napoleon to the apex of his career.

New Year's Eve, a time to celebrate! How long has this event been celebrated?

George Washington (1732-1799), at age 57, became the first president of the United States and set his stamp on that office.

If you're from America and are meeting associates in Egypt don't be surprised if they do not show for the meeting. If other issues arise it's not uncommon for the Egyptians to postpone their meeting with you in favor of the other commitment.

International Women's Day is one of the major holidays of the world, yet isn't that well known in America.

Music has come a long way from the Christian Church in the first millennium to the present day. From liturgical choirs to modern day Christian Rock in churches, coming to church sometimes seems more than just a religious service.

Meet the Goddess Gefion, the Grots and of couse the Little Mermaid while having fun in Copenhagen. Just be careful not to get caught in an earthquake while visiting the Eksperimentarium.

This article details Chinese New Year celebrations in Chicago, Illinois.

Chinese New Year always calls for big celebrations in a lot of places where there are Chinese communities around the globe. In the United States, San Francisco, California has one of the most festivities to commemorate the Chinese New Year.

Chinese New Year Cards aren't always easy to find, but for your friends on-line, you can send e-cards! For friends in Asia, this also beats the week or two that traditional paper cards take to arrive from the United States.

Even if you don't personally celebrate Chinese New Year, your Chinese friends will appreciate receiving a card for Chinese New Year. This article evaluates Chinese New Year e-card suppliers.

Chinese New Year foods can be ordered as well as cooked, or do both! Here are some traditional auspicious foods to order, and a simple and fun recipe for another. Enjoy bringing in the first year of the Chinese Zodiac!

Chinese New Years Celebrations to enjoy while in Seattle

A short introduction of celebrating chinese new year in Singapore. The traditions, decorations, food and so much more...

Start the Chinese New Year Celebration off right with the perfect, slightly Americanized, Chinese Spring Roll. Special ingredients used throughout China's history are used within this simple recipe.

Chinese New Year is all about prosperity and good fortune. Discover traditional ways of celebrating that the Chinese believe will ensure your year is a happy one.

Experience the genuine Chinese new year at the Chinese Cultural Plaza in Chinatown Honolulu.

An overview of the Chinese New Year in 2007

The Chinese New Year with American celebration for family and friends. Memories for a child's life.

From watching the parade on Mott Street to eating sticky rice cakes on East Broadway, you won't be at a loss for activities in Chinatown. Here's where to go for some of the city's best Chinese New Year celebrations!

From egg roll appetizers to sticky cake for dessert, the Chinese New Year calls for a variety of tasty treats. Here are just a few of the special foods to celebrate the Chinese New Year!

Philadelphia, PA is full of exciting events for celebraing Chinese New Year: The Year of the Rat.

Tips for spectators of the 2008 Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco

Do you enjoy Chinese food? Do you love celebrating different cultures' holidays? Put together a feast of traditional Chinese New Year foods to welcome in the new year! Learn a little bit about the symbolism of Chinese New Year foods, as well.