Category: Travel
Yom HaAtzmaut Observance in United States
Jewish all over the world observe Yom HaAtzmaut because it is Israel’s Independence Day. Even those who are living in the United States solemnly observe it by holding little celebrations. This year, Yom HaAtzmaut falls on April 16, which is the 5th of the month of Iyar in the Jewish calendar. Although it is not [...]
Good Friday in the US: How Americans Celebrate Good Friday and What It Really Means To A Lot of People
Good Friday is a movable celebration and it means a lot to all Christians because it is the foundation of their faith. Without it, the entire Catholic Church as well as other large Christian sects would collapse. The Good Friday, which is a part of the Christian’s Lent Season, is the commemoration of Jesus’ suffering [...]
Maundy Thursday (Holy Thursday) in the United States
For Christians, Maundy Thursday (also known as Holy Thursday) means a lot. It is celebrated a day before Good Friday, a day that many Catholic Christians believe Christ died on Mount Calvary where he was crucified. In the United States, Maundy Thursday is not considered a holiday so classes and works will continue as well [...]
How Jewish People Celebrate First Day of Passover in the U.S.
Passover means a lot not just for the Jewish people in the United States (US) but also for Christians as it is the commemoration of Hebrews’ exodus from slavery in Egypt. In Israel, the feast lasts seven days but celebrated as an 8-day long feast elsewhere around the world. The First Day of Passover falls [...]
What does Palm Sunday mean in the U.S.?
The Palm Sunday 2013 falls on March 14. For Christians, Palm Sunday is the commemoration of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem where he was warmly welcomed. People laid clothes and palm leaves on the road to allow him to enter into their place. For devotees, it marks the beginning of Holy Week when Jesus’ suffering and [...]
Lanzarote: A Popular Destination for Student Holidays
Students and the younger set are always on the cutting edge when it comes to new holiday destinations. While destinations like Mallorca and Ibiza remain spring and summer holiday staples, Lanzarote in the Canary Islands is an increasingly popular destination due to its beautiful weather, beaches and activities. Less than 80 miles from the western [...]
Belfast becomes one of Europe’s fastest-growing tourist destinations
Belfast finally made it into the top ten list of Europe’s fastest-growing travel destinations. An influential travel website, TripAdvisor, said that the place where Titanic was built has grown into a cosmopolitan destination. For years, the place has been receiving thousands, if not millions, of tourists each year but it was only recently that it [...]
Things To Do In NYC – Live Like A NYC Local
Holidays are coming up, and where better to visit than New York City for the festive atmosphere? New York is well known for keeping the holiday spirits, from old school movies such as Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, to the more recent New York, I Love You, movies are filmed in the city [...]
