Category Archives: Religion and Spirituality



Understanding Calvinism One Tulip At A Time

Featured Author Joe Mueller on Dec 26th, 2011  • 

Understanding the acronym TULIP is essential for those seeking a deeper knowledge of Calvinism and Reformed Christianity. It is the basic building blocks of this faith.

Love, Friendship, Drinking and Itchiness: 20 Ukrainian Superstitions

Featured Author Maria Fuchs-Alcox on Dec 24th, 2011  • 

Every culture has its own peculiar superstitions. Some of them are funny, some are useful, and some might be pretty annoying. Here are 20 of the funniest from Ukraine.

Halloween Chills and Thrills

Featured Author Maxine Clarke on Dec 21st, 2011  • 

Pumpkins, gory costumes, spiders and E-numbered-up kids hammering on your door. Are you ready for this year's Halloween-fest? The supermarkets have been since the last Bank Holiday in August, so what's it all about?

Why are so Many Celebrities Wearing Red Threads?

Featured Author Larry Isaacson on Oct 22nd, 2011  • 

You may have noted the many celebrities who have been wearing a red thread around their left wrist, despite the fact that there is no basis for this usage in either the Kabbalah, Torah, or Jewish law.

A Brief History of Thanksgiving

Featured Author Larry Isaacson on Oct 7th, 2011  • 

When the Pilgrims came to Plymouth in 1620 aboard the Mayflower, they had already agreed to abide by the "Mayflower Compact" signed while crossing the ocean and which obligated them to pass just and equal laws for the general good of the colony.