February 2nd, 2010
Cambodia respectful on Ancestors DayCambodia Ancestor’s Day: September 24,2009
Ancestor’s Day is a Religious Holiday celebrated in Cambodia
In Cambodia, tributes for elders extends further than holding a door open for old ladies In Cambodia, even the dead are given their own day, which is called Ancestor’s Day. The festival is also known as Spirits Day.It is [...]
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January 31st, 2010
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 [...]
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January 28th, 2010
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 [...]
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