Friday, December 11, 2009
Understanding the Religions and Cultures of the World- Thanksgiving
This link is on Thanksgiving. Apparently the festive season in the United States starts with this festival. It falls on the last Thursady in November. Details about this festival are available in this link.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanksgiving_(United_States)
In the Northern Hemisphere, where winters tend to be bleak and is known to cause depression, festivals of fun and celebrations, tend to bring people together and help them ride out a period of hibernation in a manner of speaking. It is also an occasion when agriculture is impossible and possibly, a lot of outdoor activity. The reasons for spending on gifts, get- togethers, possibly provide sustenance to the economy by driving the demand side and generate some degree of incremental economic activity that provides employment in the service and entertainment sectors.
What starts with Thanksgiving goes on till Christmas which is at the end of December.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanksgiving_(United_States)
In the Northern Hemisphere, where winters tend to be bleak and is known to cause depression, festivals of fun and celebrations, tend to bring people together and help them ride out a period of hibernation in a manner of speaking. It is also an occasion when agriculture is impossible and possibly, a lot of outdoor activity. The reasons for spending on gifts, get- togethers, possibly provide sustenance to the economy by driving the demand side and generate some degree of incremental economic activity that provides employment in the service and entertainment sectors.
What starts with Thanksgiving goes on till Christmas which is at the end of December.
Understanding the Religions and Cultures of the World- Happy Hannukah
Hag Hannukah Sameach or Happy Chanuka are greetings that you hear in the parts of the world where the Jewish faith is practised and I came across this on social networking sites today.
While wishing friends of mine who practise this faith, I thought it pertinent to add a link on this subject so that we understand what the significance is and the possible reasons for observing this ritual.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanukkah
While wishing friends of mine who practise this faith, I thought it pertinent to add a link on this subject so that we understand what the significance is and the possible reasons for observing this ritual.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanukkah
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Celebrity Endorsements and Scandals.
An article on celebrities and scandals. What happens to the endorsement deals. This one is a listing of instances and a chronicle.
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/2009/12/10/stories/2009121050100400.htm
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/2009/12/10/stories/2009121050100400.htm
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
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