Leap Year: A Deeper Look into the Science Behind the Extra Day Leap Year: A Deeper Look into the Science Behind the Extra Day What is leap day? Leap day is an extra day that gets added to the calendar. During a leap year, which occurs every four years, leap day falls on Feb. 29, … Read more
If you need to mail a package, buy some stamps or run to the bank, it is a good idea to get that errand done before Sunday. If you need to run errands, do it before Sunday Major banks and U.S. Postal Service offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 19 in observance of George … Read more
A closure of Eindhoven Airport for five months due to work will cause major problems for the travel industry. Frank Oostdam from the travel association ANVR is convinced of this. He is particularly concerned about the relocation of ten thousand flight movements and the transport of approximately two million passengers. Defense will be carrying out … Read more
Mardi Gras vs. Carnival: A Festive Celebration The Origins of Mardi Gras Mardi Gras, which translates to Fat Tuesday in French, is a globally celebrated festival that begins on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, marking the start of the Christian season of Lent. This tradition, also known as Carnival, is observed by millions of people … Read more
The parents of the young students found themselves in a deadlock because of the decision to study online from tomorrow. The order of the Ministry of Education and Culture was issued late on Friday, and most mothers had no opportunity to organize their holidays since the beginning of the week. Moreover, most did not even … Read more
Growing up, my family celebrated all the major Jewish holidays. My dad hosted our Passover seder and took pride in researching and planning beforehand, always introducing new facts and open-ended questions to our lengthy meal. My mom hosted Yom Kippur break fast, usually inviting at least 40 people over to enjoy her home-cooked desserts and … Read more
For many, the party starts now. Everywhere on the planet, Christmas and end-of-year celebrations began this Sunday, December 24, by candlelight, in the cold of winter, or in the warmth, in a Santa Claus costume… And continue this Monday. Summary – and world tour – in pictures. In Surabaya, Indonesia, faithful attended a candle-lit mass … Read more
One of the 11 federal holidays in the United States is December 25, also known as Christmas Day. It is usually a time to be with family or in the company of friends, and sending gifts becomes a tradition year after year. But, precisely because it is an official holiday, people wonder if post offices … Read more
Nobody does Christmas like the Kardashian-Jenners. Kris Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Khloe kardashian, Rob Kardashian, Kendall Jenner et Kylie Jenner are known for decorating their homes with the most extravagant and festive decorations during the winter season. Kim, for one, doesn’t mess around when it comes to filling her house with Christmas trees. She … Read more
18 dec 2023 om 00:00 Spending by German travelers has never been as high as in the months of July to August. According to new figures from statistics agency CBS, this is mainly due to the high prices. German travelers spent more than 2.9 billion euros during their visit to the Netherlands in the third … Read more