Blogs Posts in Candle Festival category; 13 blog posts

DIY Diwali: Cut the costs, not the cheer

A survey conducted by The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham) has found that soaring prices have dampened Diwali spirits. Hardly surprising. But there’s hope. We don’t know how to make a dent in th [...]

Posted On : Oct, 25 2011 | Comments : 0

A Norwegian Christmas

A Norwegian Christmas is filled with many celebrations and traditions, old and new. As the snow falls, the white landscape is the first sign of Christmas and Norway starts to prepare for their long season of juletid. November: As the [...]

Posted On : Oct, 20 2011 | Comments : 0

Thailand to be lit up by candle festival

Brits catching flights to Thailand this summer have been advised not to miss a major cultural festival, including candlelit processions and live music performances in Chiang Rai Province. The Chiang Rai Candle Festival 2011 will take plac [...]

Posted On : May, 11 2011 | Comments : 0

Candle may have caused deadly blaze in caravan

A CARAVAN fire which claimed the life of a Polish farm worker could have been started by a candle, an inquest heard. Iwona Bruzdedicz was found dead by firefighters after a blaze destroyed her caravan at Lodge Farm, North Warnborough, in [...]

Posted On : Jan, 03 2011 | Comments : 0

Spirits soar for Kwanzaa: 'Tis also the season of candle-lig...

New Yorkers rang in the first day of Kwanzaa on Sunday with festive food, African dancing and the traditional lighting of candles to symbolize unity. More than 100 revelers kicked off the seven-day celebration at Boys and Girls High Scho [...]

Posted On : Dec, 28 2010 | Comments : 0

Burn injury girl helps fire safety

When she was just six months old, Dorah Mokoena, now 16, lost her nose, eyelids, and bone in her forehead in a fire started by a candle in a squatter camp in South Africa. During attempts to repair her burns, her hands and most of the re [...]

Posted On : Dec, 20 2010 | Comments : 0

Tradition continues in Aldermaston

A TRADITION unbroken since at least 1801 will be proudly honoured in Aldermaston tonight (Monday) - the candle auction ceremony. Village records only show that a candle auction has been held there every three years for almost two centuri [...]

Posted On : Dec, 13 2010 | Comments : 0

Candle lighting ceremony at Janss

Temple Etz Chaim will host a candle lighting ceremony for the eighth night of Hanukkah at 6:30 p.m. Wed., Dec. 8 at Janss Marketplace, by the fire pit near Mann Movie Theatres, 275 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Cantor Hazzan Pablo Due [...]

Posted On : Dec, 02 2010 | Comments : 0

Candle festival promoting peace and happiness

The 8th Nara Candle Festival at Lennox Gardens on Saturday evening featured a range of entertainment from music to martial arts. The festival showcases the history of the two cities, promoting peace and happiness. Nara is located around [...]

Posted On : Nov, 16 2010 | Comments : 0

Printable Pumpkin Carving Stencils and Patterns for Hallowee...

Where there is no imagination there is no horror. Pumpkins, scarecrows and corn husks, the elements of autumn season are prevalent during the Halloween. Its concept of Halloween came from gothic and literature of mythical monsters, evil, [...]

Posted On : Oct, 28 2010 | Comments : 0

Peres: Forgetting Rabin's legacy endangers democracy

Events surrounding the 15th anniversary of Yitzhak Rabin's assassination began yesterday with a series of rallies and ceremonies nationwide. According to the Hebrew calendar, today marks 15 years since the prime minister's murder [...]

Posted On : Oct, 20 2010 | Comments : 0

Burbank Halloween Events

Scare up some fun this Halloween with activities ranging from tame to terrifying! You’ll find plenty of ghoulishly good times in Burbank and the San Fernando Valley this Halloween! Here’s a sampling of some of the area& [...]

Posted On : Oct, 08 2010 | Comments : 0