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I am a 25 year old from Essex in the UK working in Marketing & Data Analysis. I have a Business Management degree with sub-qualifications in Marketing and Psychology. Most of my writing will be in these areas but I do branch out into other channels a

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Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Christmas traditions and celebrations in Brazil: 2 of 5
Brazil is a vastly multi-cultural society and naturally with this, comes a variety of Christmas traditions, many originated from their Portuguese heritage. Brazil tends to be known for its samba, great football and the Amazon River but there is far more to it than meets the eye, especially where Christmas is concerned. Many ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) A look at the symbolism of Hanukkah foods: 3 of 6
The origin of many Jewish foods is quite complex and it is often fair to say that they have come about through a combination of ancient customs and cultural influences. All festivals have their own traditional recipes with sweet apple and honey during Rosh Hashanah, gefilte fish at Passover and Hamantashan at Purim. Hanukkah... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) The meaning behind the Hanukkah menorah: 3 of 5
The Jewish festival of Hanukkah is one of the most celebrated in the Hebrew calendar. Known as The Festival of Lights' it has customs and traditions that are deeply rooted in history. Perhaps the most symbolic part of Hanukkah is the lighting of the menorah or Hanukkiah, which has a story that epitomises the Jewish faith and... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) How to play dreidel: 3 of 5
Dreidel is a traditional Jewish game played during the festival of Hanukkah, also known as The Festival of Lights. Although rules may vary, it is played in Jewish homes all over the world during this time of celebration. The dreidel stands for the miracle which happened in the Ancient Temple for the Maccabee army where enoug... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) How to light a Hanukkah menorah: 6 of 8
Lighting the menorah is the most important custom within the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. Traditionally known as Chanukiah', the lighting of the menorah during Hanukkah symbolises everything to do with the celebrations, the miracle of the Maccabees' oil and the victory of light over dark. It is a mitzvah that Jews publicise ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) What do the symbols on a dreidel mean?: 4 of 5
The dreidel, as well as being a popular toy for Jewish children, is one of the best known symbols of Hanukkah. It is an adaptation of an old German gambling game and Hanukkah is one of the few times during the year in which rabbis permitted any games of chance. So, how has this four-sided spinning top become one of the forem... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Why is Hanukkah called the Festival of Lights?: 6 of 6
The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah is one of celebration and falls around the same time of year as the Christian Christmas holiday season. Because of this, Hanukkah is sometimes misconstrued to be the same as Christmas with the giving and receiving of gifts and the true meaning of the Festival Of Lights is easily forgotten. So, ... More..