tagged w/ ash wednesday 2011
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Ash Wednesday is a day of repentance and it marks the beginning of Lent. Ashes were used in ancient times, according to the Bible, to express mourning. Dusting oneself with ashes was the penitent's way of expressing sorrow for sins and faults. An ancient example of one expressing one's penitence is found in Job 42:3-6. Job says to God: "I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee. The other eye wandereth of its own accord. Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes."Ash Wednesday is a day of repentance and it marks the beginning of Lent. Ashes were... more
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Western Christian churches are observing Ash Wednesday. Their 40-Day fasting period has started. They will pray, fast and show penitence till Easter. For observation of this day, Lutherans, Roman Catholics and Episcopalians held services for preparing foreheads of faithful people. The cross sign was made on the foreheads of faithful Christians with ashes.Western Christian churches are observing Ash Wednesday. Their 40-Day fasting period... more
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Ash Wednesday is a first day of the Lent in Western Calendar. It comes 46 days before Ester or 40 days excluding Sundays. It is a transferable fast which occurs on different days because it depends on the date of Easter. But it always occur between 4thof February and 10th of March.Ash Wednesday is a first day of the Lent in Western Calendar. It comes 46 days before... more
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Fat Tuesday is so-called because it is the day of traditionally eating rich, fatty foods before the season of fasting for Lent, which starts Wednesday (March 8, this year) with Ash Wednesday. Are you getting ready to kick of Lent (and Mardi Gras) by indulging?Fat Tuesday is so-called because it is the day of traditionally eating rich, fatty... more
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He was referring to the top-tier samba competition, in which groups vie fiercely to have their performance judged the best. There’s no cash prize for first place, only a trophy and the bragging rights that last a year until the next Carnival. Portela has won the samba competition 21 times, more than any group, most recently when it shared the title in 1984.He was referring to the top-tier samba competition, in which groups vie fiercely to... more
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So how does the city make all of this money back? Well, along with the revenue from hotel stays, food and beverage, and certain bar coverage, one way the city makes some money is by charging the hundreds of vendors.
A simple concession stand in the historical district can cost a vendor around $285 just for a permit. Traditional Mardi Gras street food includes hotdogs, corn-dogs, and chicken on a stick.So how does the city make all of this money back? Well, along with the revenue from... more
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Also, it turns out today is an international womens day too. I didn’t know that, but of course we will be celebrating that as well here at CyberD. Why do I say we btw, I mean I, do I mean me and my site? Anyhow…Also, it turns out today is an international womens day too. I didn’t know that,... more
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