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I think this question has two important presuppositions: • Criticism is a bad thing. • A lot of latitude exists in the practical out-working of faith in community (i.e. church) From an emotional perspective, I understand the first presupposition. ... more
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Yes. We celebrate all seven sacraments. We, in fact, utilize for the most part, the very same rituals as does the Roman Catholic Church. Spirit of Hope wishes to be a community which is sensitive to the needs, wants and desires of all who request ... more
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Carve your pumpkins, bring out the candy and don your costume; Halloween is almost upon us! The Town of Queen Creek Parks and Recreation Department is busy planning its fifth annual Trunk or Treat event, a popular and exciting event for families ... more
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I was raised in a single parent household and my mother and I always celebrated Fathers' Day. I bought her a card and a present for both holidays. I don't think it's necessary to quit celebrating Mothers' Day, because for us, it strengthened our ... more
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People in Brazil celebrate Christmas with customs that come from a mix of different ethnic heritages. Most people have a nativity scene or Presepio in their home. Catholics attend Midnight Mass or Missa do Galo, which ends at 1:00am Christmas ... more
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People in Paraguay celebrate Christmas by having a nativity scene or "pesebre" in every home. On Christmas Eve there is a midnight mass in churches. Look here for more information: http://poojainparaguay.blogspot.com/2008/12/paraguayan-christmas. ... more
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Yes, and hundreds of years before Westerners ever arrived and celebrated in the U.S. It's a major holiday in most European countries -- just think of all the really old churches they have around and the significant role Christianity has played in ... more
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INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION BY THE NIGERIAN EMBASSY NETHERLANDS. It was glitterati all the way as Nigerian Embassy in The Netherlands rolled out the red carpet and hosted guest to a dinner buffet at the prestigious Crown Plaza Hotel in Den Haag, ... more
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In Greece Christmas is celebrated by giving gifts to the poor instead of giving presents to each other. Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors not a guy in a red suit. They also don't have many Christmas trees in Greece. Look here for more ... more
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Because we are celebrating the fact that G-d, with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm brought us out of the land of Egypt. This is as true in Israel as it is in the rest of the world where Jews live. No, he isn't. The Passover lamb was NOT THE ... more
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