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Celebrations & Holidays > Engagements & Proposals Worst reasons to marry: 13 of 104
Some of the worst reasons to marry include fear of being alone, for financial security, and the misconception of a happily-ever-after, or for just the event itself.Fear of being alone or marrying someone just because you think someone else won't come along to ask is never a recipe for success. If you can't function on your ow... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day The significance of different rose colors: 5 of 28
When it comes to roses, just about everyone knows the most popular (and traditional) color sent to someone you love, is red. It's no coincidence that around Valentine's Day it's the color most advertised, and sets sales records.However; do you know exactly what other roses symbolize? What if you want to send roses to someone,... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Easy Labor Day recipes: 2 of 7
While the Labor Day holiday started as recognition for those in the work force, it has quickly added to its popularity. It can now be the last festivity during summer, ring in the fall season, and give those going back to school a last carefree weekend. Foods reflect this multitude. While Labor Day picnics and cookouts are as... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Christmas traditions and celebrations in Germany: 2 of 5
I was born and raised in Germany, and while the Christmas celebrations can vary a little with the different regions (Bavaria for example in the South is mostly Catholic and might do things differently), I would like to share how I learned to honor this wonderful season:Four Sundays before Christmas (which is December 24), is ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day The relevance of Valentine's Day: 8 of 17
At first glance, the relevance of Valentine's Day is directly proportionate to the relationship factor - whether a person is "involved" or "happily married". Or is it? I had an interesting revelation a few days ago, as I was driving, with my daughter sitting next to me. We had just come out of a bookstore, passing the obligat... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Engagements & Proposals Best reasons to marry: 46 of 87
The best reasons to marry might be the ones people don't think of at all right away. Of course the most popular and obvious answer would be love. It is also agreeable that you should not marry if you are not in love. However, there should be more reasons than just love for marriage. If two people in love have a different conc... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day How the celebration of Valentine's Day came to be: 10 of 18
The history of Valentine's Day has different stories attached to it. However, the one, which most people seem to agree on, is the story about a priest named Valentine back in Rome in the third century. Popular websites, such as history.com tell this story as well.During this time Emperor Claudius II ruled. Claudius was not a ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Great gift ideas for a house-warming party: 29 of 51
There are many factors to consider when purchasing a house-warming gift. Of course you should first set a spending limit. Will it be bigger than a breadbox? That depends if you are buying the gift by yourself, or if you have a partner or friends involved. Of course you can buy a larger, more expensive item (such as a piece of... More..