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2019 Year of the Pig: What does it mean? On the 4th of February at 9:03 London time (to the minute!) we will be celebrating the lunar New Year (also known as Chinese New Year which celebrates the New Moon) which this year is the Year of The Pig!
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2018 is drawing to a close and the world is getting ready to step out into the New Year! Many people find this the perfect time to reflect on the past years challenges and success. By now mostly everyone has their New Year’s resolution ready. You might resolve to change an undesired trait or behaviour, accomplish a personal goal or generally improve your life. As the saying goes “New Year, New You!” But once the New Year’s celebrations are over and routine sets back in, how do you keep the momentum going with the same positive outlook? Let’s look at some realistic ways to achieve those goals and seize the day, every day!
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Have you sent your Christmas cards this year? E-cards, & texts allowed of course in our modern day, busy society. All the Christmas decorations are up & most of the Christmas shopping is done. A cool, busy December evening is almost magical
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Some believe Halloween has its origins in the church, who since the 7th Century held November 1st as a day to honour Saints with All Saint's Day. Celtic harvest festivals, including Samhain & Calan Gaeaf consider it the first day of winter. Traditionally beginning for a period of three days every year, 31st October to 2nd November, 'All Hallowstide'/All Hallows Eve is celebrated in many territories across the world, including Day of the Dead celebrated in Mexico, now known as Halloween.
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Life is about to change for the better! This Friday, July 27th 2018 at 20:49 GMT, lasting 3 hours, 39 minutes we have the longest Total Lunar Eclipse of the 21st Century!!!
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Western superstition means that Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day. Today, Friday 13th April 2018 it is that time again. It was during the Middle Ages that superstition of this day may have started. The superstition is believed to have come from the story of Jesus’ last supper and crucifixion.
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