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Culture Time Machine – August 9th Edition

Article by Elias Hawke August Nine Two Thousand and Ten (221st Day of the Year in the Gregorian calendar) The Sistine Chapel Opened on August 9 Nestled in the perimeter of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, the Capela Sistina (Sistine Chapel) is one of the world’s biggest cultural treasures.  The work was commissioned by Pope Sixtus IV, from... [Read more...]

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Bogotá’s Culture Shines in August

The 14th Annual Bogotá Festival is set to begin Friday August 6th.   This festival being the largest and most important of the Colombian capital city will span over the entire month of August.   It commemorates the 472nd anniversary of the founding of the city by Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesada and the Bicentennial of Independence from Spain. ... [Read more...]

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Culture Time Machine – August 2nd Edition

Article by Elias Hawke August Second Two Thousand and Ten (214th Day of the Year in the Gregorian calendar) The first film studio in Baku, Azerbaijan Azerbaijan celebrates cinema Day Did you know the country of Azerbaijan was among the first countries involved in cinematography?  Frenchman A. Mishon was a photographer and cameraman that settled in... [Read more...]

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10 Rules When Displaying The U.S. Flag

While every American citizen should know the proper methods of handling and displaying “Old Glory”, as a timely reminder we offer the following: When the flag is displayed other than being flown from a staff, it should be displayed flat. The Union (that portion which contains the 50 white stars in a blue field) should be uppermost, and... [Read more...]

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Feliz Cinco De Mayo!

Charge of the mexican calvary at the Battle of Puebla Feliz Cinco de Mayo!  Of course if you say that to a Mexican America they may say “Ok.. uh.. thanks” What is Cinco De Mayo?  Mexican Independence right?  Nope think again. Mexican Independence day actually is celebrated on September 16.  What Cinco de Mayo commemorates is the Mexican... [Read more...]

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Religion

A Greek Easter

Easter is the about the the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is the fundamental truth and absolute fact of the Christian faith. For Christians, Easter is the celebration Jesus Christ’s return to life after his crucifixion and the most important day of the year. His return from death is called the Resurrection. Article by Elias HawkeBefore... [Read more...]

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The Second Day Of The Second Month

Halfway between the winter solstice and spring equinox, February 2nd is an interesting day in the calendar year. The liturgical name for that date is the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Mother. This feast day commemorates the day when Mary, after the birth of Jesus, presented herself at the Temple to be purified from ritual uncleanliness as... [Read more...]

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WIGILIA: A Polish Village Christmas Eve

It is Christmas Eve. The night is cold and snow drifts across the fields. Children sit by the windows eagerly waiting for the appearance of the first star. “There it is!” cries Janek (Johnny). “Yes, we see it!” they all chorus. “Wigilia can begin!” Article by Audrey Kaminski, Senior Writer of SpartanOpinion .com Advent, which is a time... [Read more...]

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Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights

Hannukah celebration by Anonymous (18th Century) Glowing candles, the spinning of a top, the smell of foods frying, these are the signs that Hanukkah is here. Hanukkah is the Jewish Festival of Lights. It is a celebration of a miracle that lasts eight nights. Article by Kathleen J. Kaminski, Managing Editor of SpartanOpinion .com Around 165 BC the Seleucids... [Read more...]

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The Man Behind Santa Claus

Before there was a Santa Claus, there was a Saint Nicholas. Nicholas is a Christian saint known for his generosity. Born in the village of Patara in Lycia, a province of Asia Minor, Nicholas became the Bishop of Myra in the 4th century and died on December 6th around 343 AD. Although historical facts about the saint are few, legends are many. Article... [Read more...]

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