Spanish people celebrate Christmas between December 24th and January 6th. Some key events include setting up nativity scenes, the Christmas lottery draw on December 22nd, families gathering for dinner on Christmas Eve, Baby Jesus being placed in the nativity scene on the 25th, New Year's Eve celebrations with 12 grapes at midnight, gifts from the Three Wise Men on January 5th, and eating Three Kings Cake on January 6th.
The Informer (international poetry magazine) No 1Keith Armstrong
Issue one of The Informer - (International Poetry Magazine) No 1. Published June 4th, 1966. The text was written by pupils of a boys boarding school. After the first issue the magazine lost its connection with the school although pupils continued to write for. In all nine issues were published.
This issue is very rare and is currently shared on Slideshare along with two other issues.
The Informer (international poetry magazine) No 1Keith Armstrong
Issue one of The Informer - (International Poetry Magazine) No 1. Published June 4th, 1966. The text was written by pupils of a boys boarding school. After the first issue the magazine lost its connection with the school although pupils continued to write for. In all nine issues were published.
This issue is very rare and is currently shared on Slideshare along with two other issues.
Travelling behind bars rail travel (for disabled people)in the uk in the 1980...Keith Armstrong
Up until the 1990's disabled people in the UK had to travel in guards vans with metal cages in order to travel by rail. A photographic record, John Evelyn (a contemporary of Samuel Pepys) recorded the use of a wheelchair in his diary entry of the 11th January, 1672, the earliest passenger train in England only dates back to September, 1825, one hundred and fifty-three years later.
Discover various methods for clearing negative entities from your space and spirit, including energy clearing techniques, spiritual rituals, and professional assistance. Gain practical knowledge on how to implement these techniques to restore peace and harmony. For more information visit here: https://www.reikihealingdistance.com/negative-entity-removal/
Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
2 Peter 3: Because some scriptures are hard to understand and some will force them to say things God never intended, Peter warns us to take care.
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The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
Kenneth Grant - Against the Light-Holmes Pub Grou Llc (1999).pdf
Christmas time in spain lucía sánchez vecina
1. Christmas Time in Spain Lucía Sánchez Vecina - 3rd ESO “E” IES Leonardo da Vinci - Albacete (Spain)
2. Spanish people celebrate Christmas between 24th December and 6th January and you can feel the atmosphere everywhere. A sports shop A bag
3. Figures of The Three Wise Men in a shoe shop.
4. Crib and Christmas Tree People usually set up a crib which shows figures that represent the birth of Jesus. The figure of Jesus is not on the crib until Christmas Day, because he hasn’t still been born. People also decorate their houses with a Christmas tree. The picture on the left shows my own crib last Christmas.
5. 22nd December This is a very important day in Spain,because itis when the popular Christmas Lottery draw takes place. It is held in Madrid, the capital city of Spain. It has been organized every year since 1812. There are several prizes and the biggest one, known as “El Gordo”, was 3 million euros this time (2.291.019,07pounds).
6. 23rd December This is the day in which all the family buy presents, food, drink and many more things for the Christmas preparations.
7. Christmas Eve is the day on which the whole family gather for dinner. Children usually play videogames, board games or something like that, while adults prepare the dinner. At nine o’clock the king of Spain, Juan Carlos I, gives his traditional Christmas speech on tv, and he wishes us a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 24th December
9. 25th December “The Nativity” is one of the most important celebrations of Christianity, because it commemorates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. This is the day when Baby Jesus is put on the crib, because he has just been born.
10. These days are not particularly special, but they are school holidays. Most families usually do things together. They go shopping, watch films on tv or go to the cinema. From 26th to 30th December
11. 28th December There are a lot of associations, foundations and tv programmes that get money by means of donations in order to give it to disabled children on this date. 28th December is special, because it´s Fools' Day in Spain. Children usually play tricks on other people.
12. 31st December New Year´s Eve is the last day in a year, and the whole family meet again for dinner. People usually eat seafood, fish and suckling pig or lamb.
13. Roasted suckling pig Prawns
14. Galician-style octopus. Cuttlefish, shellfish, cheese, spiced sausages and prawns.
16. The Twelve Grapes After dinner people prepare 12 grapes, and just at midnight we eat one grape on each stroke of the clock . Then we wish each other a Happy New Year and kiss each other. It’s said that if you have eaten twelve grapes before twelve o’clock you will have good luck during the next year; and it’s also said that if you wear something red on New Year’s Eve, you will be lucky.
17. 1st January On New Year’s day people don’t usually work. They usually stay at home with their families or friends and maybe they go to church.
18. 2nd, 3rd and 4th January These days aren’t very special, but you can hear everybody saying “I wish you a Happy New Year”.
19. 5th January This is one of the most important days for children because of the Three Wise Men parade. The Three Kings bring presents for everybody tonight and children get very excited watching the Kings’ carriages . Then all children go home, have their dinner and prepare some dinner for The Three Wise Men too. They have to go to bed early, because The Three Wise Men will come at night and leave everybody presents under the tree or next to their shoes. These are the Three Wise Men (from left to right): Melchior, Caspar and Balthasar.
20. The Cavalcade of The Three Kings These are Melchior’s, Caspar’s and Balthasar’s carriages.
21. The Cavalcade of The Three Kings These are some other carriages with people wearing costumes.
22. 6th January This is the day of The Three Wise Men. They brought Jesus gold, frankincense and myrrh. Catholic tradition says that their journey to Bethlehem took twelve days and they arrived on Epiphany. People have followed this tradition for many years and it has continued with all the children until now. When children get up, they run to see their presents and play with them.
23. Lottery Draw In the morning of 6th January the other important lottery draw takes place, “ Sorteo del Niño” (“Niño” refers to Baby Jesus), and theprize can be 2 million euros (1.660.705.08pounds).
24. TheThree Kings Cake (Roscón de Reyes) At aboutsix pm peopleeatthiscake, usually with hot chocolate. It’s a ring-shaped cake with sweetened fruits, almonds and many more ingredients. There are also some trinkets in it: coins, small figures and a bean. If you find the coin or the small figure in your piece of cake, it’s yours and you have been lucky; but if what you find is the bean, you have not been lucky and you will have to pay for the cake next year.