Culture

NOTE REGARDING BUDDHA Please note that in the various schools of Mahayana (the ‘greater vehicle’) Buddhism (which includes Tibetan Buddism, Chinese Ch’an and Japanese Zen, etc) most of the Buddhas mentioned below are recognised

It has long been customary to mark holidays with flowers, either as decorations or as gifts However, there are some occasions for which the pairing of flower and holiday has more significance than many know

Across the nation, the most prominent decoration in a home is the Christmas tree, and one of the tree’s most pronounced features are the lights Some will choose a stately static white over bright blinking colors, but it is truly a matter of personal preference

Who can remember when night wear used to be worn in bed, rather than in broad daylight to nip to the supermarket for a loaf and a bottle of plonk Of course, nightwear still is worn in bed too, but it’s quite different from what was worn in decades gone by

The guitar in its various forms has to be the instrument that has made itself welcome in the most diverse array of musical styles Its distinction is that unlike the stringed instruments of the violin family, it is fretted, meaning that very precisely pitched notes can be played without requiring millimetre-perfect fingering as the gap between the frets can be pressed almost anywhere

Getting a Christmas tree is a vital part of Christmas and creating the holiday spirit It may be that you need a tree which is live, or it might be that an artificial tree would better meet your needs

You might be one of those questioning why celebrations all throughout the year are necessary From simple anniversaries, birthdays, and to national holidays, you might be wondering why people are so inclined in making a fuss over some designated date or day

Single friends can become edgy when the yuletide holidays start to creep in All the months of being alone seems not to matter except for the time of getting together to celebrate Christmas and New Year

Holidays are often associated with no responsibility which translates to no work and all play People seek to enjoy their holidays in different ways and more are open in trying new options in getting their relaxation and leisure

'Holiday season sales' is not a new term to the retail business, and it is often what makes the difference between a good and a bad fiscal year As a lot of people rightfully complain, Christmas has become quite commercialized