Celebrating Chinese New Year - The Year of Rabbit

Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is here with a big bang. The festival commences from the 3^rd of February this year, 2011. Also known by the name of Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, this is one of the most important festive events for the Chinese community. The festival starts with several traditional activities like cleaning of home and surroundings, decorations with red color décor items and family gatherings. People visit temples and monasteries and pay respect to their god and ancestors before starting their year. The fifteen day long festive celebrations are worth being a part of.

Celebrating Chinese New Year:

Year 2011 is the ‘Year of Rabbits’ or Xin-Mao Year as per the Chinese astrological calendar. Chinese New Year has all the ingredients to be one of the most favorite festivals for the community. From traditional activities such as spectacular dragon dance performances, lion dances and lantern parades to grand feasts, the festival has it all. Territories and countries such as Malaysia, Mainland China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Singapore and Philippines celebrate this fifteen day long festival with great enthusiasm.

Chinese New Year celebration is more about its traditional activities like, exchanging gifts, giving money to children on New Year day, feasts on New Year eve. Other events like firework shows, horse racing competitions, flower markets, fairs and New Year parades are the main attractions of this festival. Traditional recipes like Niangao, Jiaozi Dumplins, Fagao, Yusheng are savored during the fifteen day celebration of the Chinese New Year.

Welcoming the New Year:
People wait for the first ring of the bell that announces the Chinese New Year. They gather at the nearby squares, where a huge sized bell is hung. As the time approaches the bell is rung followed by firework shows and cheer from the people gathered there. Bai Nian or New Year greetings are exchanged after the clock strikes midnight.

Chinese New Year is a grand event that lasts till the Lantern Festival. It is one of the best festivals to be a part of.

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Durga Puja- Prowess of Maa Durga to Bowl You Over

Durga Puja is a much awaited festival of India and the festival of supreme importance in West Bengal. This festival is celebrated in the Ashwin month of Hindu calendar. According to English calendar, festival of Durga Puja is celebrated in late September or mid of October. During this festival triumph of the honored and admired warrior Goddess Durga over the malevolence buffalo demon Mahishasura is celebrated. In the last five days of Navaratri, this pious festival is celebrated. Maha Ashtami and the Maha Navami are the most auspicious days of Durga Puja. This year Durga Puja will be celebrated from 13th Oct to 17th Oct.

The carnival of Durga Puja is best celebrated in West Bengal, especially in Kolkata. Here, this is the greatest and the most significant annual occasion. People of Bengali communities celebrate this festival across the country with great pomp and show. Delhi and Mumbai also carry extensive festivities of Durga Puja.

With the commencement of this festival, colossal statutes of Goddess Durga are installed in homes. Marvelously adorned podiums are seen throughout the city. When the festival sees an end, there is a parade of statues all over the city. Music and dancing accompanies the parade. Statues are then immersed in the Holy Ganges River.

The very first day of Puja, Goddess Durga is welcomed and the ritual of Pran Pratisthan is observed. Special worship is performed to call upon her sacred being into the statues. Mothers fast for their children’s well-being. Branches of nine trees are tied together on the second day. Then they are dipped in water of River Ganga and then worshipped. The third day, worship of Goddess Durga is done where she is in form of a small girl. On the fourth day, the worship is concluded with lots of food offering to the Goddess. Statues are taken to be immersed in water, the fifth day which is the last day.

This fiesta is a very societal and theatrical. Cultural performances, drama and dance widely take place. Evenings in Kolkata witness flooded streets with people when they come to admire the huge statues of Goddess Durga. At this time, feasting and celebration reach the top. Durga Puja is the festival when Maa Durga showers her blessings copiously on her devotees. Receive her blissful showers this year as this festival is fast approaching.

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Chinese Moon Festival: The Month of Reunion

September 22nd, 2010 is Chinese Moon Festival. It’s a perfect day to rejoice with near and dear ones. Moon Festival is a reflection of the bounty of the harvest month. This autumn festival signifies abundance. Chinese are greatly influenced by the waxing and waning of the moon. Their joys and sorrows are related to the changes in the size of the moon. Full round moon is a sign of reunion. Friends and family get together during this period to relax and celebrate the festival of reunion.

This autumn festival, participate in various community festivities and express gratitude to your loved ones. There could not be better day to thank your family members, friends and the almighty for their warm blessings and love. The best way to do so is through our ecards. Our Chinese Moon Festival eCard section has a wide collection to choose from. You can easily send them across to your loved ones.

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It’s time for a Birthday bash!

Birthday parties are getting more unique everyday. New birthday themes, special locations, glossy décor; they seem to be the new party flavors. Are you planning a birthday party for your kids, spouse, parents or friend? But are unable to decide what to do? Confused, whether to have a party at home or at a beautiful location? Maybe the following ideas can help you arrange for a perfect birthday celebration.

First of all, decide who would be the guests. Invite them for the celebration. Deck your party location with beautiful colors, streamers and balloons. Birthday without a delicious cake is unthinkable. Prepare or arrange a delicious cake as a centerpiece of your party. Menu is the main attraction of any celebration. Wisely decide your party menu. Make arrangements for music and games to bring in some fun. Do not forget to give your guests beautiful party favors.

Hopefully, these ideas will help you clear all the doubts. In the garden or patio, at your home or in a special place, have a fabulous birthday party.

The Fall

Autumn, also known as “fall”, is a month that comes between summer and winter. The end of summer open’s door for the beauty of autumn. Leaves can be sighted in red color. They dry out and pave way for new green leaves. The air is fresh. Buds blossom into flowers.

Autumn is also known as harvest season. This season is ideal for new beginnings. It symbolizes the Halloween season in United States.

Autumn offers great a delight to human eyes. Natural beauty is at its best. Autumn signifies, perfect harmony, and togetherness. You wish to be with someone you love. If he or she is far away, you crave to be with them. It’s the best season to reconcile a bitter relationship.

So what are you waiting for? Autumn is just round the corners. It gives you a perfect reason to rejoice and have fun. Take advantage of this beautiful season and spread happiness and beauty in the life of those who mean so much.

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Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a Malay translation of Eid-ul-Fitr. Muslims in Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri in a similar way as the Muslims, all round the world, celebrate Eid. Hari Raya Aidilfitri is also called Hari Raya Lebaran, Hari Raya Idul Fitri and Hari Raya Puasa which literally means Celebration Day of Fasting. The festival marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fast. Hari Raya Aidilfitri signifies the breaking of this fasting month.

Decorated homes, new clothes, delicious delicacies and happiness all around; such is the spirit of Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Early morning, Muslims wear new clothes and visit local mosques to pray for Allah’s Rehmat. They offer their thanks to God and seek forgiveness for their wrongs. Among other religious features such as charity and worship the day calls for a grand celebration.

Young ones receive wonderful gifts from their elders. The happy day is celebrated by sharing joy with the near and dear ones. This 10th September celebrate the festival in the true spirit of Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Spread love, peace, joy and harmony among everybody you know with the help of our religious ecards. Our Hari Raya Aidilfitri ecard section offers an array of wonderful greetings to choose from.

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Eid-ul-Fitr - Glorifying Allah’s Greatness

Eid-ul-Fitr, also known as Eid, is the time when the passionate worshippers break their month long fast and celebrate in the glory of Allah the great. Eid is characterized by special prayers, charity, worship and celebration. The festivity signifies that harmony and brotherhood are essential for a peaceful and meaningful existence. Eid falls on the first day of Shawwal after the end of the Ramadan and is celebrated for almost three days. The festival calls for a grand feast and gathering. Family and friends form a congregation and rejoice in the holy spirit of Eid-ul-Fitr.

Share Allah’s blessings with your family, friends and acquaintances on the pious Eid-ul-Fitr festivity. Send our holy and warm e-cards to your near and dear ones and fill their life with immense happiness and delight. Our Eid-ul-Fitr e-card section offers a plethora of beautiful and thoughtful greetings to choose from.

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Here’s a wish full of hopes for a bright New Year ahead

Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashanah is celebrated as birthday of the world because it’s on this day G-d created man. The first two days of Tishrei are observed as Rosh Hashanah. As per the Jewish tradition the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah is the perfect time for reflection and self introspection. It’s believed to be the days of judgment. The time is apt for seeking forgiveness for wrongs, mending faults and striving to be a better person. Basically, Rosh Hashanah is all about making peace and spreading love.

Rosh Hashanah is a holiday filled with hope for a great New Year. It provides an ideal opportunity to celebrate Rosh Hashanah with your friends, family and loved ones. Reach out to your near and dear ones and wish them a healthy and happy New Year with our meaningful Rosh Hashanah Ecards. Our Rosh Hashanah E-cards section offers delightful Rosh Hashanah greeting cards to choose from.

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Labor Day - Time to Honor the Hard Labor

It's time to relax and just chill. The restful weekend eagerly awaits you. Yes of course, hard work definitely bears the sweetest fruits. And this is the perfect occasion for the workers to celebrate. It’s the day to honor their hard work and dedication. Since it falls when the summer heads towards its end Labor Day is the ultimate opportunity to bid summers a wonderful good bye with picnics, dive in the pool, barbecues, parade, lots of foods and drinks and various other fun activities. So this time after slogging real hard get set to party even harder. It’s Labor Day. Before getting worked up with the heavy schedule, people enjoy the break to the fullest.

Labor Day also unfolds the opportunity to reach out to all the hard working people you know with a bright Labor Day wish. They deserve a pat for their valuable endeavors. This Labor Day send our e-cards to fill the heart and soul of your friends near and dear ones who toil really hard with warm wishes. Our Labor Day e-card section offers a huge and a delightful assortment of thoughtful and highly expressive e-cards to wish the working men a Happy Labor Day. They deserve it.

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