Blog about festivals of the world
Whether you want to bring in 2012 with the family or friends, there are several local choices Dec. 31 to ring in the New Year. The annual New Year’s Eve Party at the Maple Grove Community Center is scheduled for 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 31. The family-friendly evening includes dancing, games, crafts, an [...]
As the year 2011 comes to a close, some might wonder what is looming sky-wise for 2012? What celestial events might we look forward to seeing? I’ve selected what I consider to be the top 12 “skylights” for this coming year, and list them here in chronological order. Not all these events will be visible [...]
The candle for the first night of Chanukah is lit. [Photo: CRIENGLISH.com] By Eva Cohen Chanukah, the Jewish festival of lights, has begun, and Beijing is no exception. The Jewish calendar is lunar, and therefore the holiday does not begin on the same western calendar date each year. The holiday is eight days long and [...]
<!–Saxotech Paragraph Count: 7–> Downtown Countdown The downtown Fort Myers celebration includes live bands on six stages, a ball drop and drink and food specials and downtown businesses. Free. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Downtown Fort Myers. 732-3836 or riverdistrictevents.com New Year’s Eve Fireworks Celebrate the new year with a fireworks show. Free. 7:30-8 p.m. [...]
December 23, 2011, 6:33 am On Thursday, Matt Barkley decided that he will play quarterback for the USC Trojans in 2012 and the Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans. Both of those events could have an impact on who plays quarterback for the Washington Redskins next year and well beyond. Let’s look at [...]
