Chinese New Year, known in China as the Spring Festival and in Singapore as the Lunar New Year, is a holiday on and around the new moon on the first day of the year in the traditional Chinese calendar. This calendar is based on the changes in the moon and is only sometimes changed to fit the seasons of the …
Read More »Good Old Days: Nostalgia by Akshay B. Singh
Good Old Days: The Indian independence movement consisted of efforts by individuals and organizations from a wide spectrum of society to obtain political independence from British, French and Portuguese rule through the use of a variety of methods. Post-independence, the term “freedom fighter” was officially recognized by the Indian government for those who took part in the movement; people in …
Read More »The Gift of A New Year: Joanna Fuchs
The Gift of A New Year: Joanna Fuchs – Joanna is married and currently lives in Sandpoint, Idaho. She graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in fashion retailing. Joanna’s first writing job was teaching correspondence courses American Savings and Loan Institute. During her career she has wrote and presented her own speeches at colleges and corporations. Joanna’s …
Read More »New Years Prayer: Joanna Fuchs
New Years Prayer: Joanna Fuchs – The New Year is an event that happens when a culture celebrates the end of one year and the beginning of the next year. Cultures that measure yearly calendars all have New Year celebrations. On January 1, 1600 Scotland, was the first country to adopt January 1 as the first day of the New …
Read More »A New Year With You: Joanna Fuchs
A New Year With You poetry by Joanna Fuchs – The whole world solemnizes New Year with great enthusiasm and energy. This day has a special contingency for people. People concerned to various walks of life welcome New Year in their own hearty ways. There are few things common in all the traditions when it comes to New Year celebration …
Read More »My Shadow My Girl: Short Poetry On Daughters
My Shadow My Girl – Short Poem: A daughter is a very special creation in the family. Daughters are not only delicate and lovely but also a strong pillar of the family. Their sometimes, sweet, smiley faces and beauty encapsulates the joy of parenthood and becomes the cornerstone of strength in families. The fact that, some cultures have been harsh …
Read More »Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells: Christmas Rhyme
Jingle Bells Christmas Rhyme – We have provided fresh and unique Christmas rhymes for the kids studying in classes nursery, LKG or UKG. Using such rhymes on the Christmas festival you can make your kids ready for the Christmas celebration whether at home or school. Kids are very fond of the Christmas celebration as they get gifts from Santa in …
Read More »Last Christmas Tree: Poetry For School Children
Last Christmas Tree ~ Howard D. Fencl I saw a truck of Christmas treesAnd each one had a tale,The driver stood them in a rowAnd put them up for sale. He strung some twinkly lightsAnd hung a sign up with a nail;“FRESH CHRISTMAS TREES”It said in red“FRESH CHRISTMAS TREES FOR SALE.”He poured himself hot cocoaIn a steaming thermos cup,And snowflakes …
Read More »Teach Your Children: Poetry by Arshia Sheikh
Teach Your Children: Most children act on impulse, not knowing whether or not it’s good for them. Also, most parents want their children to know how to behave, but are not sure where to begin. There are several ways how you can be teaching etiquette to kids, most importantly, by setting an example on your own and staying consistent. Etiquette …
Read More »A Child in the Garden: Children’s Day Poem
Children’s Day is celebrated in India every year with great enthusiasm on 14th of November. It is celebrated by the teachers and students in the schools and colleges with great passion and excitement. It is celebrated with lots of events and activities performed by the kids. School buildings get decorated with multi-color paints, colorful balloons and other decorative materials. Children’s …
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