Because the Christian church did not allow meat or animal-derived products, like eggs, to be eaten during Holy Week, the eggs laid by chickens during this period were instead decorated to identify them as Holy Week eggs that could not be c...
We have scrapped all plans for travel in the coming months, including Holy Week. The SARS scare certainly took care of that. We had planned to take a cruise to Shanghai via Hong Kong where we were to board the ship. In May we planned to take another cruise through Europe, boarding in...
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Palestinian boys are seen on a street during a rainy day in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on Feb. 18, 2024. Over the past few weeks, Israel has signaled its intention to conduct a ground operation in Rafah, Gaza's southernmost town, to "eliminate" Hamas and rescue Israeli ho...
What happened on each day of Holy Week? This week, we’ll be looking at the biblical events that took place during the week leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion on Good Friday. We’ll base this discussion on our Holy Week Timeline, which you’re welcome to download, print, and share with...
Advent calendars range between 22 and 28 days, depending on the day of the week for Christmas. We count down to the celebration of the first Advent because we have a set day on the calendar since it has already occurred. We commemorate the birth of Jesus on December 25. Although it’s...
This year, the first day of Eid al-Fitr is expected to be on or around April 10; the exact date may vary among countries and Muslim communities. What are some common Eid greetings? FILE - People wait for the buses that will take them to their hometowns at Kalideres bus terminal, in ...
When Does Lent Start in 2024? Lent begins each year on Ash Wednesday and is 46 days before Easter Sunday. This year, Lent will begin on Wednesday, February 14th, 2024, and you are following the 40-day tradition, Lent will end on Holy Saturday, March 30th, 2024. ...
Acts 8:22 is another example. Simon the Sorcerer becomes a Christian, and when he sees the power of the Holy Spirit through Peter and John, he wants the same power, but Peter tells him to repent of this sin of coveting, and if he does, God may not punish him. So once again, repe...