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Spring is the season of new life, Lady Day biscuits called "Queen's Biscuits" can be made and shared with family and friends to smooth relations for the year. This recipe makes about six dozen cookies. Ingredients include 4 cups sifted flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, teaspoon salt, 1 cup shortening, 2 slightly beaten eggs, cup milk and pound sesame seeds. Grease two cookie sheets lightly. In a bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut ...
Spring-cleaning and feasting mark this day for Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Traditional foods include herb and spinach omelets and snacks made with nuts, seeds, and dried fruit. A table is decorated with candles, incense, fruit, garlic, pastries, coins, and a mirror for every person in the family-and a live goldfish in a bowl of water. This represents the world floating in space and time. Everyone sits perfectly still at the stroke of midnight, as the Earth rolls into a new year. Create your ...
The word Caristia comes from cara, meaning "dear." This day was a life-affirming celebration in ancient Rome, a day to spend time with family. Arguments and differences were set aside and Concordia, goddess of peace, ruled the day. Symbols include a cornucopia and olive branch and the day was celebrated with a banquet. Today, find a way to honor your family and spend time with them. Prepare a meal together or go out. Visit people who are dear to you. Use the following charm to increase family ...
Valentine's Day Chinese New Year (tiger) The Chinese New Year celebration traditionally lasts fifteen days, much longer than the public holiday. Homes are decorated with vases of pretty blossoms, plates of oranges and tangerines, as well as a candy tray containing eight varieties of candied fruit and sweets. Auspicious words in Chinese calligraphy on red paper are pasted on doors and walls. Each year is governed by one of the twelve animals signs of the Chinese zodiac. This is the year of ...
