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What do the candles on the menorah stand for?

In ancient Israel, the menorah was a seven-branched lamp that was kept lit day and night inside the temple. It required a special supply of olive oil as fuel, and this oil had to be blessed and sealed by the high priest. The Seleucid Empire attempted to force their own beliefs on the Israelites, and had desecrated the temple and destroyed most of the supply of oil stored there, leaving only the one small flask that provided the miracle.\nModern menorah have a total of nine branches, four on each side and one in the middle. The candle on the central branch is lit first, and it is used to light ..

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What are some unique bridal shower activity ideas?

To create a memory book for the bride, the host has guests fill out a card with wedding advice and best wishes for the bride, then has the bride pose for a photo with each guest. After the shower, the host can develop the photos and pair each with the guest's note to create a scrapbook the bride can keep forever.\nWedding Catchphrase is also a unique wedding shower activity that requires some preparation. Prior to the shower, the host should create, print and cut out cards with wedding-inspired catch phrases. Common phrases can be "to have and to hold," "bride & groom," "wedding bells," o..

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Where can you find Bed Bath & Beyond bridal registries?

A simple and fast way to access a registry is to visit the Bed, Bath and Beyond website. Click on the tab at the top labeled "Wedding and Gift Registry." From there, search by name to view the registry and order online or print the registry out. Shoppers can also access this information by stopping by the customer service desk located in the store and asking an associate to print out a copy of the gift registry.

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How many rolls does a 40-inch gift wrap storage container hold?

Some gift wrap storage containers are cylinder shaped, others are rectangular. The rectangular one from WalMart.com claims to hold more at 12 rolls than the cylinder shaped ones. One cylinder shaped container available at Amazon.com was 42 inches long and could store up to 10 rolls of wrapping paper. Another soft-sided cylinder shaped storage bag was 40 inches long and could also hold up to 10 rolls of wrapping paper.

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What year was the first Thanksgiving?

Bradford was accompanied by the 50 colonists who survived the past particularly brutal winter. Massasoit attended with 90 of his warriors. The group feasted on wild game, including turkey, duck, geese and venison, as well as corn, green vegetables and dried fruits. In addition to sharing the meal, the colonists and the Native Americans entertained one another with athletic and military demonstrations. This autumn feast gained national attention in 1841, when Dr. Alexander Young dubbed it "the first Thanksgiving," giving rise to the traditional American celebration known today.

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Did Saint Patrick drive snakes out of Ireland?

The legend of St. Patrick and the snakes says that the saint forced Ireland's snakes into the ocean after they attacked him during a religious fast. While native snake species can be found in most other places in the world, they are not found in Ireland.

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How do you find a printable blank gift certificate?

On the home page of the 123Certificates website, click the Gift link located at the top menu to view a list of available blank gift certificates. Choose one gift certificate, and then click on it to open the editing window. When editing the gift certificate on 123Certificates, you can change the font, style and paper size to suit your needs. Click the Print button, select the printer on the new window, set your preferences, and then click OK to print.\nSelect Free Gift Certificates from the top menu of the GiftTemplate website to view the available printable blank gift certificates on the webs..

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What is the traditional role of the groom's father at a wedding?

The groom's father is welcome to assist with the bachelor party planning, and if the groom's parents choose to have an engagement party for the couple, the father-of-the-groom is responsible for toasting the bride's family.\nThe groom's parents may offer financial support by helping their son with expenses traditionally paid by the groom. These include the honeymoon, marriage fees and flowers for the bridal party.

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How many people attended the first Thanksgiving?

The first Thanksgiving was a three-day event. The precise dates remain a mystery, but it took place in 1621 some time between Sept. 21 and Nov. 9. Exactly what dishes were served is unknown, but according to an account by Edward Winslow, one of the attendees, the menu consisted of waterfowl, turkeys, venison, corn and barley, with the colonists providing the waterfowl and the Wampanoags supplying five deer.

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What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate?

Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on the fifth of May each year. The holiday is especially popular in the United States, where it is often paired with eating Mexican style food and drinking margaritas. Restaurants and bars typically have special Cinco de Mayo themed nights, complete with drink specials. No one can really explain why the holiday is so popular in the United States.

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