Mid Autumn Festival 2011 The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, Zhongqiu Festival, or in Chinese, Zhongqiujie, is a popular harvest festival celebrated by Chinese people and Vietnamese people (even though they celebrate it differently), dating back over 3,000 years to moon worship in China's Shang Dynasty. It was first called Zhongqiu Jie (literally "Mid-Autumn Festival") in the Zhou Dynasty. In Malaysia, Singapore,...more
Celebrities' Golf Life According to experts of sports, celebrities based on time, safety, fitness and leisure effect etc.,their ten most favorite sports are: 1) Golf 2) Tennis 3) Swimming 4) Joggin5) riding 6) hunting 7) sports car 8) Fishing 9) Skiing 10) Billiards. We can see, golf is a lot of "big man" and the celebrities favorite sport. U.S. Congressional stadium opened in 1921, thanks to the large number of celebrity support,...more
Spring Festival 2011 Spring Festival 2011 Held on the first day of each year of the lunar calendar and lasting for weeks, the spring festival is regarded by the Chinese people as the grandest and most important annual festival, similar to Christmas Day for Occidental people. Originating during the Shang Dynasty (16th - 11th century BC), Spring Festival, which celebrates family reunion, is full of rich and colorful activities, and new hopes with the advent of spring and flowers blossoming. People from different regions and different ethnic groups celebrate it in their unique ways.Spring Festival Traditions:During the period from the 23rd day of the previous lunar month to the event, every family does a thorough house cleaning and purchases enough food, including fish, meat, roasted nuts and seeds, all kinds of candies and fruits, etc, for the festival period. Also, new clothes must be bought, especially for children. Red scrolls with complementary poetic couplets, one line on each side of the gate, are pasted at every gate. The Chinese character 'Fu' is pasted on the center of the door and paper-cut pictures adorn windows. Everyone looks forward eagerly to the New...more
If youre tired of sending the same mass-produced Christmas cards year after year, give custom photo Christmas cards a go this holiday season. Theyre a great way to express your creativity, showcase your family (even the furry ones), and share memories with relatives and friends. Because the centerpiece of any photo Christmas card is the photo,...more
The Poconos Mountains Offer Endless Summertime Fun Nestled in the northeast corner of Pennsylvania, the Poconos Mountains offer varied and exciting summertime activities. Whether you are looking for an outdoor adventure, a quiet fishing hole, or shopping and relaxing at a spa, the Poconos Mountains have plenty to offer! Best of all, it is...more
Pool Tournament Rules Playing pool is one activity that you will enjoy doing with your friends. This entertaining activity will really help you keep yourself relaxed all the time. Life can be stressful and you need to do some things that really make you happy like playing pool. One thing that you need to remember is that you need to fit in with the rules set for this game. This will make sure that the game will run smoothly as it should be. There are some tips that you have to put in your mind for you to have a guide later on. Look at full size snooker table.VARIETY It is very important for you to remember that there are varieties of pool being played worldwide. Rules may differ according to the kind of pool being played. Two popular versions are 8 and 9-ball games. The 8-ball game has really evolved a lot compared to the 9-ball game. The geographic location of the place may influence the kind of pool that is being played as well as the snooker accessories.PLAN The game must be properly planned. It can be challenging given that there are variations in rules for each version of the game. You need to decide the type that you want. Make sure that you will research about the...more
A Comparison Between Credit Cards Throughout the USA, thousands of banks or credit card institutions are eager to get involved in your business. Competition is very tight between them in these modern times, so they all come up with extreme...more
Christmas Decorating Ideas For a lot of people, Christmas decorating ideas are typically limited to decorating the tree and the front room and making the dining-room table look lovely. But, what if you are throwing a Christmas party or have...more
Travel Safe With A Pre-existing Medical Travel Insurance We always travel either out of need or purely for pleasure or could even be for both. However, not everyone who travel are often in good health. In fact, a few who travel usually get...more
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Phoenix Catering - Choosing a Phoenix Caterer As the holiday season approaches, our busy lives are filled with events, family gatherings, decorating, and shopping. Sometimes we get so overwhelmed by all the "busy-ness" of the season we become...more
Australian Kelpie - Facts You Must Know Before Adopting Australian Kelpie The Australian Kelpie is a sheep dog known to be exceptional at droving and mustering with little or no guidance. They are mid-sized breed with variety of colors....more