The Hannukah Festival: December 2-9

Posted by on January 31, 2010 Leave a Comment

This year, Hannukah will commence on the evening of 1st December.Although many people think Hanukkah is the ‘Jewish Christmas’, in fact it is a holiday that commemorates an altogether different event namely the victory of the Maccabees over the Syrian-Greek rulers of Jerusalem in 164BC. One of the central parts of the festival is the recognition of the temple’s being ‘rededicated’. At this time, God made a single day’s worth of oil burn in a lamp for eight whole days.

For this reason, one popular translation for the name Hanukkah is ‘festival of light’ or ‘feast of lights’. Each night, one more candle in a special candelabra is lit. In total there are 9 candles, which commemorate the days that the oil in the temple burned for.

One popular custom is to eat fried food at this festival. This is another reference to the oil used in the temple.A typical delicacy is the Latke which is a potato pancake friend and served with apple sauce.

More recently, Jews have started the practise of gift giving – possibly because of the festival’s proximity to Christmas. Having said that, normally gifts are only exchanged between family members or very close friends.

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Grace First Communion Beverage Napkins Pkg/16

Posted by on January 31, 2010 Leave a Comment

Grace Communion Beverage Napkins make a great addition to any church communion celebration. Grace Communion Beverage Napkins are 5 inches x 5 inches, and feature a blue and gold cross design. Grace Communion Beverage Napkins come in a package of 16.

 
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1st Holy Communion Favors Photo Lollipop

Posted by on January 29, 2010 Leave a Comment

These heart lollipop Communion favors are a wonderful way to help guests celebrate the important occasion. Have your chocolate hearts created with an edible image. They are packaged in a clear clamshell case.The entire lollipop is completely edible, as the image is made from FDA approved food coloring. They measure approx. 3.25″ with an imprint area of 3″ and weighs approximately 1 oz.Your photo needs be very clear. The photo needs to be at least 3 x 4 inches with a high. Feel free to email your photo to us, and we will let you know if it will work. info@cool-party-favors.com It takes 1 week to produce your favors, add ship time from North Carolina – please see inset with map to calculate shipping time to your location. BE ADVISED THAT SHIPPING DURING WARM WEATHER REQUIRES A MAXIMUM OF TWO DAY SHIPPING AND AN ADDITIONAL COLD PACK CHARGE OF $8.00. SOUTHWEST AND WEST COAST ORDERS MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SHIPPING COSTS. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT THE PACKAGE IS RECEIVED BY SOMEONE AND NOT EXPOSED TO HEAT OR SUNLIGHT. WE CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MELTED ITEMS.

 
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7 Steps To Creating The Perfect First Communion Party

Posted by on January 29, 2010 Leave a Comment

First Communion Party Supplies Grace Basic Kit-N-Kaboodle Kit
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If you have a First Communion party in your future then you may be wondering where to start. There are so many aspects of this kind of party that it can be easy to get overwhelmed. Here are seven basic steps to creating a First Communion party that everyone will love, especially the child receiving his or her First Communion.

1. The Location: Many people choose to have the First Communion in their own backyard but depending upon the size of your backyard and the number of guests that you plan to invite this may not work. Instead, you may want to go with a more wide open location like a public park. Often, public parks may rent out their pavilions complete with barbeque grills and picnic tables for very little money.

2. Who To Invite? You’ll want to begin with your family of course, inviting those immediate family members and those close by, as well as any from further locations that you know would still want to come. Also, don’t forget school, and of course your church. You’ll want to include applicable clergy as well as any friends you have at church.

3. Getting Invitations: There are a few choices when it comes to party invitations. You can have invitations that come with a package of First Communion party supplies or you can get them professionally printed. You could also go with First Communion Photo Invitations to show off the First Communion dress or other clothing.

4. The Tunes: Hiring a professional deejay or band is a smart choice for someone planning the perfect First Communion party. These music professionals will be able to choose appropriate music for your guests, once they know a little bit about them, and have large music libraries to choose from. Bands are also great as they can make the party much livelier.

5. Signage: One of the big things that you’ll want is your First Holy Communion banner, which can be either printed professionally or made by a local artist or family member. This is great for photos and for letting guests know where the party is located. The perfect banner is part of your 1st Communion Party Supplies must have list.

6. Party Food and Supplies: You’ll have to choose how you plan to provide your food to your guests as well as what kind of 1st Holy Communion party supplies to get. You can choose to have the food catered which is more expensive, but very easy and requires little planning. You can also do a potluck or barbeque type party.

7. Saying Thanks: The last of your 1st Communion supplies is the thank you cards. You’ll want to thank your guests for attending, and their gifts. Sending out First Communion thank you cards is a great way to let your guests know how much you appreciated them coming and a great way to encourage return visits.

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October Holidays: Sukkot

Posted by on January 28, 2010 Leave a Comment

As the Jewish festival of Harvest, Sukkot could be compared to the American ‘Thanksgiving holiday. There are three Pilgim Festivals in the Jewish calendar, of which Sukkot is one, the other two being Pesack and Shavuot. At this time, pilgramage is made to the temple with offerings.

The holiday lasts nine days, it is widely regarded as the most important festival in the Jewish calendar. Sukkot is celebrated on the 5th day of Yom Kippur, and marks a change in the tone of celebrations from the more sobre Yom Kippur.

The festival commemorates the time, as noted in Leviticus 23, when the Hebrew people were left to wander in the wilderneess. According to the scripture, a Sukka or temporary structure was built as shelter. As a mark of respect, many Jews build their own Sukkas at this time.This often takes the shape of a temporary hut or shelter errected in back gardens.

One more tradition that’s observed is the binding together of branches. 6 Branches are bound together in accordance with Leviticus 23:40 which states:

“On the first day, you will take for yourselves a fruid of a beautiful tree, palm branches, twigs of a braided tree and brook willows.”

The bundle therefore consists of a palm branch, two willow branches and three myrtle branches. The bundle of branches is then taken and waved in six directions. These represent God’s presence in all six corners of the world.

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Tip Top First Holy Communion Dress 5056

Posted by on January 28, 2010 Leave a Comment

One of Tip Top’s most popular flower girl gowns! This dress is done in smooth satin with long full length skirt! Has bow at center waist with little rhinestones! Zips in back.

 
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Tip Top Girls First Holy Communion Veil 651

Posted by on January 27, 2010 Leave a Comment

One size (choose size “00″) fits all girls White or Ivory First Communion veil. Comb secures veil. Features and scalloped edges and scattered pearls.

 
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Christian Wedding Rings Excellent Christian Fashion Jewelry

Posted by on January 26, 2010 Leave a Comment

Make a classy & fashion forward statement of your faith with Christian Wedding Rings.

Besides being a fashion accessory & a major part of your wedding day, Christian Wedding Rings also express your beliefs. Christian Wedding Rings can really be rings for anyone at any time, so they are also very common as presents given for engagements, anniversaries, marriages, birthdays, first communion, confirmation, the birth of a child, & myriad other occasions. If you want to show your love & faith at the same time you show your style savvy, these contemporary new styles of Christian wedding rings in tungsten & titanium might be for you!

Types of Christian wedding rings:

The most common Christian wedding rings are those with simple crosses on them. The crosses can adorn the Christian wedding rings in any number of ways, & many of the most stunning new styles use laser engraving on tungsten carbide rings to precision etch line crosses, Greek crosses, & the fish emblem on non-denominational Christian wedding rings, as well as Celtic crosses with & without knotwork for the Catholics & even the cross & flame of the holy spirit associated with the United Methodist church upon Christian wedding rings for Methodists.
Couples are no longer interested solely in the normal everyday rings when they can have these gorgeous & evocative new kinds of Christians wedding rings. They want Christian wedding rings that make a statement. If a fiance is worried about finding a unique ring for his wife to be but he knows they are both followers of Christianity, then he can buy elegant Christian wedding rings for himself & the bride. Can there be a better way to express you love to her with God being the witness than Christian wedding rings?
It is important to note that although the new Christian wedding rings in tungsten are certainly fashionable & attractive, they are not showy of prideful. This makes them very popular with many couples, plus tungsten carbide Christian wedding rings are quite inexpensive & they never contribute to suffering in other countries as mining precious metals & stones has been known to do.

Many people like to wear Christian wedding rings that have crosses, angels, or other Christian emblems. By wearing such Christian wedding rings on your fingers, you & your new husband or wife can show your faith to the world together. More than showing other people, Christian wedding rings are a wonderful way to remind yourselves too.

Where to find your Christian wedding rings :

You will find a plethora of religious & secular organizations that produce & sell Christian wedding rings. If you want to get a ring like this for yourself or your beloved then it is a very smart idea to get it online. With the advancement of e commerce, you can now sit at your desk & shop for your Christian wedding rings among the widest selection possible without ever leaving your home. Choose the items that you want to wear & your Christian wedding rings will be shipped to you. Many times during Christmas, Easter, & other occasions you can also get discounts on Christian wedding rings while placing your online order.

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Planning And Making Up A Sermon – Know The Basics

Posted by on January 26, 2010 Leave a Comment

Dear pastors if you are in a sore need of help with tips and advice about how to make up your sermon we will help you just now and just here. After carefully reading you will be able to make up any sermon you want. You do not have to think it is rediculuos qustion – about Bible Sermons. You are able to get the tips now and here as many pastors and many people have done it already. You will find out many things inckuded how to plan your sermon, how to make a real sermon, about kinds of sermons and many other things. You are able to eget it now.

To make up sermon is not so easy as it could seem for the first time. You have to plan sermon very carefully and you have to realize this is the thing you have to worry about. Pastors, if you want to make up a real good sermon you have to build skeleton, then parts and first of all think abiut different thoughts you are able to bring people, and you want it. By the way, may be you alredy know the sermon will be easy to build it if you have shared it for the segments. The segments imply the parts, every part will be telling useful and info people really need. As you guess there are three parts in th sermon actually, but the number of segments could rise if you want. You have to share the sermon text to get out it easily few times. The first part you have to devote all the things you have to say people by the parts – so it will be easier for you to declarate and pronounce it. The pre-part must contain the major things and the first part must speak about a chore and reliogion. So, you have to mix all the things you imply to make people interested in your sermon – it is so important, because if you have cought people or just one person with the first part in 70 per cent of cases you will catch him or her so. The second part is the base and there are many issues and articles who tell about this thing. It is the easiest part ever and you are able to get tips and advice with it everytime everywhere in the interent. Now it is time to talk about the third or the last part. You have to realize this is the most important one because info you will get out will stay in people”s minds. You have to fill it in with the thoughts you have and you want them to stay in people statemenst.

More tips and info with this link, good luck!

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My First Communion Laser Plaque

Posted by on January 26, 2010 Leave a Comment

These beautiful First Communion Laser Plaques measure 7 x 9 inches and is ideal for gift giving for that special First Communion day. Each Communion plaque is grain matched for consistency and has a clear lacquer coating on the front and back to prevent warping.This Red Alder Plaque measures 7×9 inches, has Roman Cove edges, and is 3/4inch thick.The Plaque will appear as it is shown here – font and font size – & location, etc. Engraved with the words “My First Communion”. You get to add the child’s name and the date of this glorious event.

 
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