Plenty of beautiful holidays get overlooked every year. Among them is the feast celebrated on January 6th known as Feast of the Epiphany, or Three Kings Day. Originating from Spanish and Latin American culture, the holiday is rooted in Christian beliefs. The holiday is based on the story of three kings visiting Jesus after his…
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Christmas Before the Commercials
The Christmas we know today is the product of countless twists and turns throughout history. What was this beloved holiday before presents, cookies, and family? Well, the centuries of history might surprise you. The earliest known Christmas celebration was in Rome, in the year 336 CE. Emperor Nero, the first of Rome’s Christian emperors, began…
Forgotten Holidays: Hanukkah
The holiday spirit fills the December air with a magical aura. One of these holidays is the Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah (also spelled Chanukah). The eight-day holiday fills the minds of million of Jews at this time of year. The dates changes every year because it is based on the Hebrew calendar, but in…
Shooter: A Photographer’s Story
When pictures are taken right they can instantly make jaws drop. Perhaps a picture is of something people see every single day, but the photographer worked their genius taking the picture from the right angle. Maybe they wanted to highlight something that stood out to them. Photographers also often edit the picture to exaggerate certain…
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