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What is the oldest holiday?

The first documented celebrations of New Years occurred on March 23rd by the Babylonians over 4,000 years ago. They celebrated by having an 11-day festival welcoming the first day of spring.The ancient Greece celebrated New Years with the New Years baby over 2,400 ago. They used the New Years baby as a symbol of Dionysus, the god of wine. The Romans also observed the holiday but on the more traditional date of January 1st.

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How can you find free wedding cake decorating classes?

The classes offered by Craftsy include HD videos for watching at any time, downloadable recipes and charts, and interaction with other students on its forum. Pink Cake Box University has videos and detailed step-by-step instruction sheets with photographs illustrating a number of cake decorating techniques, including how to make fondant and pleated cummerbunds. Study.com lists organizations that offer free cake decorating tutorials and classes; most of them are companies that sell baking-related goods.

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What ingredients should you use in a homemade Christmas tree preservative?

To create the preservative, mix 4 teaspoons of chlorine bleach, 4 teaspoons of lemon juice or vinegar, and 2 cups of light corn syrup or a can of Sprite in 1 gallon of water. If using vinegar instead of lemon juice, mix it into the water first, before adding the bleach. Bleach and vinegar together can create a toxic gas. However, lemon juice works in place of vinegar and can be mixed directly with bleach.\nInstead of using light corn syrup or a soft drink, another option is to dissolve 4 teaspoons of sugar into the water first and add a penny to give it the necessary acidity.\nOnce the preserv..

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What are the steps to making your own sympathy e-cards?

Select an e-card companyFind an e-card company offering a sympathy option in its selections. Consider the cost, if any, as well as the picture and sound options. Choose a company that offers appropriate sympathy card options. Register on the website, if necessary.Create the sympathy cardUse a provided template, if available. Select artwork if no template is provided. Write the sympathy message. If unsure of what to say, keep it simple. Find suggestions online if necessary. Speak from the heart above all. Express appropriate feelings for the recipient's loss within the sympathy card.Send t..

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Why do Americans celebrate MLK Day?

Martin Luther King was a champion of nonviolent protest during the civil rights movement. The campaign to create a federal holiday in King’s honor began just days after his assassination in 1968. In 1981, a petition urging Congress to pass the law collected a record six million signatures. President Ronald Regan signed the federal holiday into law in 1983. It was first observed in all 50 states in 2000.\nOutside the United States, Martin Luther King Day is also recognized in the Japanese city of Hiroshima and the Canadian city of Toronto.

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How do you use a tree flocking kit?

You can also apply flocking by hand. Starting at the top of the tree, spray or brush the flocking evenly with an up and down motion and spray across the tops of branches, working your way down until you have a fresh-fallen snow look. It’s best to apply one coat and add more if needed. Add a light coat of glitter before the flocking dries to enhance the wintry effect. Allow it to dry completely before moving the tree indoors.\nFlocking that comes in kits, usually consists of a flame-retardant material composed of cellulose, water, wax and a spray adhesive. Flocking as a Christmas tree traditi..

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How many years does a diamond jubilee celebrate?

A Jubilee is a tradition that dates back to ancient Egyptian times and was originally a ceremony that celebrated the continued rule of a Pharaoh. Monarchs like the Emperors Kangxi and Qianlong and the Showa Emperor held celebrations for their 60th year of reign, as did King Bhumibol Adulahej of Thailand on June 10, 2006. National governments, such as the Republic of Korea in 2005 and the Peoples' Republic of China in 2009, also mark their 60th anniversary with diamond jubilees.

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What is a good idea for a teenage boy's birthday party?

For a sports party, use invitations and party supplies with a sports theme. Consider having a paintball tournament at a local paintball park, or throw the party at a recreation center or country club that allows access to tennis, basketball, volleyball and racquetball courts, as well as a pool. Give favors such as team shirts or baseball hats. Serve food and beverages found at concession stands, such as pretzels, popcorn, hot dogs, nachos and lemonade.\nFor a casino night party, rent gaming tables and a roulette wheel. Use gift cards as prizes for tournament games. Set up a section of the venu..

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What are some simple instructions for making Christmas wreaths?

To make an evergreen and grape wreath, wire bunches of artificial grapes to the inside circle of a 4-wire wreath form. Keep adding grapes, packing them tightly together, until the band is 3 to 4 inches wide. Insert small pine or spruce branches between the wires all the way around the form. Then weave some small cedar branches over the evergreens and under the grapes. Use floral wire to secure any loose branches. Use this method to create several styles of wreaths. Substitute the grapes for cranberries or use bunches of holly and laurel leaves instead of evergreens.\nTo make a carnation wreath..

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What are some examples of opening and closing prayers?

An opening prayer can include statements: "Thank you for giving us this time together, Lord, and for blessing us to see another day." These statements of gratitude can be followed by a request for God to allow the group to be receptive to wisdom, guidance, love and blessings.\nA closing prayer can include statements like: "Thank you, Lord, for the words we have heard and the lessons we have learned here today." The prayer should then go on to ask for strength to carry out the lessons learned and for a peaceful journey upon departure.\nPrayer is one of the most mysterious aspects of the Christi..

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