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83Mind-Bending Books to Knock Your Socks Off
Below follows a rather incomplete list of books I'd recommend. It is incomplete because there are so many books I've fallen in love with that it's hard to keep track of all them. This list was written after...
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83Orthodox Church
This is part nine in a series on the History of Christianity. The previous installment was entitled The Roman Catholic Church. The Great Schism of 1054 divided Christianity between the Latin West (Roman Catholicism) and the Greek East (Eastern...
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84My Big Fat Romanian Wedding-Tips on Successfully Blending Cultures and Family Traditions at Weddings
If you are planning a multi-cultural wedding, things can get very tricky. Use these tips to make the most memorable wedding experience for all people involved.
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83Paganism and the Ancient Greeks
The ancient Greeks clearly shared many aspects of other forms of Paganism. Both, worshipped many Gods, made sacrifices to them and held a high respect for nature. What differed between the Greeks and the Pagans was their beliefs with regards to the after-life. Whilst most Pagans believed in reincarnation, the Ancient Greeks believed that the soul moved on to either a heaven or a hell.
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82Wedding Traditions in Greece
If you are looking for a culture whose weddings are steeped in tradition, full of joy, and lively as can be, look no further than Greece! Greek weddings are big, exciting events, packed with family, food, and dancing, as well as a beautiful marriage...
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77Greek Easter
Easter in Greece, Greek Easter 2012. Easter is the biggest holiday of the year and is even more important than Christmas in Greece.
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82Gnosticism and Christian Gnostic's
Christian Gnosticism Is the extension of previous schools of Gnostic thought into Christianity with Its roots in Judaism as well as paganism.The term"Gnosticism" [indicating a belief system] was coined in the eighteenth century and lacks a clear...
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82Quick Guide to Greece: Business, Economy, Culture and Tourism
Greece is a truly fascinating country, with a long and Ancient History. Modern Greece is a western country, but retains an old and noble culture. A lifetime is not long enough to understand this corner of the Mediterranean, the bridge between East and West To describe Greece in one Hub is an almost impossible task, so I will have to skim over a few points. The long history and rich culture of this ancient land could take up...
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81Orthodox Christmas Traditions
Orthodox Christians include members of the Eastern Orthodox Church which is prevalent in Russia and Eastern Europe, and also the Oriental Orthodox churches such as Coptic, Ethiopian and Syrian. With such an array of religious traditions and local...
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81Traditional Armenian Easter Eggs Dyed with Onion Skins
Traditional armenian Easter eggs dyed with onion skins are beautiful, "green", economical and incredibly easy.
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