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The holy festival Eid Al-Adha also called Greater Eid or the ‘sacrifice feast’ begins this year on Thursday, August 31 evening. Eid al-Adha 2017celebration continues until Monday, September 4 evening. The date may vary depending on your country.

About the Hajj

To celebrate the Hajj pilgrimage more than 1.7 million Muslims are walking around the Kabba in Saudi Arabia. After two days from Hajj starting date, Eid al-Adha celebration begins in the holy city Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It starts from the desert valley with Islamic pilgrimage.

Eid al-Adha Begins 

The start of Eid al-Adha depends on the sighting of the new crescent moon and its celebration can vary in different countries around the world. Celebrations of Eid al-Adha vary around the world. Muslims greet each other by saying ‘Eid Mubarak' on during the festival which involves prayers and visits to friends and family.

The festival commemorates Abraham’s sacrifice to God and in some parts of the world Muslims sacrifice livestock such as cows, sheep or goat.


The celebration of Eid Al-Adha is symbolic of sacrifice and is a joyous occasion. Salatul Eid is fard upon all Muslims in the tradition of the sunnah. This holiday is of great importance to all adherents of Islam as it is believed to be wajib by many scholars.

One receives a sin for not performing this act of worship unless there is a valid reason. This is indicated in the following:

What are the Sunnahs and etiquettes that we should act in accordance with on the day of Eid?

Here is some Sunnah of Eid al-Adha you should follow:

• To adorn oneself according to the Shariah, by:

a. Performing ghusl (Shower before going for Eid prayer)

b. Brush one’s teeth, using a miswak if possible;

c. Apply perfume;

d. Wear the best clothing one possesses, without excess. White, when available, is optimal;

• To wake up early, in order to prepare for the Sunnah of the day;
• To go early to the place the Eid prayer is taking place;
• To delay eating until after the Eid al-Adha prayer;
• To return from the Eid prayer by a different route to the one taken there, as established by the Prophet’s practice (Allah bless him & give him peace);
• To walk, when reasonably possible without hardship;
• To give the takbirs of Eid.
• Takbeer on the day of Eid
• In Eid Al Fitr - the Sunnah was to eat something sweet before going to the Eid Prayer, but in Eid Al Adha, you do not eat anything before the Eid Salah.
• Go to Masjid from a route and return home from a different route.

You can see more details about Eid al-Adha Sunnah by visiting this site.
What is the meaning of Happy Eid Mubarak?
Why Eid is celebrated?

Send a greeting message to your Muslim friends, and family a very Happy Eid al-Fitr, or Happy Feast of Breaking Fast with these best greetings and wishes!

Wishing everyone a very Happy Eid al-Fitr!

Happy Eid Mubarak to all our readers and the Muslim world. May you all have a blessed Eid. Enjoy this Eid day and remember your nearest and dearest one in your prayer. Don't forget to send them a card or text greetings and wishes. 




Eid Mubarak! On this joyous occasion of Eid-Ul-Fitr, may Allah bless you with happiness. Wishing for more Followers.

Happy Eid and Happy Holidays to Everyone!

100 Happy Eid Mubarak Wishes & Greetings for you

1. Eid Mubarak. May Allah blessings are with you today, tomorrow and always.

2. Sending you warm wishes on Eid and hoping that it brings your way ever joys and happiness. Remember me in your prayers.

3. I hope you enjoy each & every moment of it. May God accept our fasts and prayers.

4. In every shared smile and laughter; In every silent prayer answered; In every opportunity that comes your way – may Allah bless you immensely! Eid Mubarak

5. May this special day brings peace, happiness, and prosperity to everyone. Eid Mubarak!

6. May Allah bring you joy, happiness, peace, and prosperity on this blessed occasion. Wishing you and your family on this happy occasion of Eid! Eid Mubarak!



7. On Eid al-Fitr, I pray that Allah's choicest blessings and love be showered upon you.

8. The moon has been sighted
The samoosas are ready
Here comes EID so just go steady
Lots of dua”s is all I request
and just wanted to wish you all the BEST!!!
“Eid Mubarak”

9. On Eid al-Fitr, I wish you a joyous celebration and showers of Allah's blessings.
May Allah’s blessings be showered on you on this Eid al-Fitr!

10. May Allah flood your life with happiness on this occasion, your heart with love, your soul with spiritual, your mind with wisdom, wishing you a very Happy Eid.

11. On Eid ul-Fitr, wish that Allah’s blessings light up the path and lead to happiness, peace, and success. Happy Eid!

12. May the magic of this Eid bring lots of happiness in your life and may you celebrate it with all your close friends & may it fill your heart with wonders. Eid Mubarak

13. All the loving wishes for you today to bring much happiness your way. Eid greetings!

14. May the magic of this Eid brings lots of happiness in your life and may you celebrate it with all your close friends and may it fill your heart with love.

15. Warmest greetings and best wishes for Eid: I wish all of you a blessed, happy and spiritually fulfilling Eid Mubarak

16. Happy Eid al-Fire Eid Mubarak 2017 wishes, it's an important and widely celebrated day for the Muslim across the globe.

17. Happy Eid Mubarak to everyone here. Have a blessed Eid. 🌙 ✌ #EidMubarak

18. Eid Is Happiness, Eid Is Love, Eid Is Dedication, Eid Is Beauty, I Wish A very Happy Eid To All Muslims Around The Globe. #EidMubarak

19. Wishing you a Happy Eid Al-Fitr!
May Allah bless you and make all your dreams come true!
#EidAlFitr #eidmubarak #eid #blessed #love #family

25+ Eid Wishes, Greetings And Messages To Celebrate Eid al-Fitr

1. I wish you the gift of faith, the blessing of hope, and the peace of his love at Eid and always.
2. Eid Mubarak to Muslims who had(if any), Who is having, and who will be having Eid.
3. May Allah's blessing of peace and prosperity come your way along with the joys of Eid Ul Fitr !! #EidMubarak
4. Eid Mubarak to all my friends around the world. May Almighty Allah forgive us all. Suma Ameen
5. May Allah accept your good deeds, forgive your transgressions and sins, and ease the suffering of all people around the globe.
6. Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating around the world! Wishing you and your loved one's peace, joy, and prosperity.
7. May this festival of love and brotherhood brings a smile on the face of everyone. Eid Mubarak to everybody around the globe.
8. Eid Mubarak to all but especially those alone, uncertain and afraid. May everyone is safe and protected this Eid.
9. Eid Mubarak my brothers and sisters out there, may the highest accept all your good deeds. Love and peace my friends.
10. Eid Mubarak to everyone. May Allah forgive us and grant us our wishes. #Eidmubarak
11. May this blessing of Allah fill your life with pleasure and open all the doors of success now and always. Eid Mubarak.
12. May the magic of this Eid bring lots of happiness and may you celebrate it with all your close friends. Eid Mubarak!
13. Wishing all Muslims a wonderful & blessed Eid Mubarak. May these special celebrations bring peace to all people around the world.
14. My good wishes, my good wishes for you are the just prayers for your long happy life from God on this great event. Wish you a very Happy Eid Mubarak, my dear.
15. Eid Mubarak! On this joyous occasion of Eid-Ul-Fitr, may Allah bless you with happiness. Wishing for more Followers. 
16. Eid Mubarak to Everyone. May Allah forgive us and grant us our wishes. #EidMubarak2017
17. Chand Raat Mubarak and Eid Mubarak to all Muslims Wishing u all a blessed day and best wishes stay safe and stay happy stay blessed 💜
18. May God give you the happiness of heaven above. Happy Eid Mubarak To You All.
19. Let's do special Duas for our country, for peace, justice for the oppressed, and the well-being of our youth #Ameen
20. I wish you all a thrilled and peaceful Eid. May Allah accept your good deeds, forgive your transgressions and ease the suffering of all peoples around the globe. Eid Mubarak.
21. May the day delight and the moments measure all the special joys for all of you to treasure. May the year ahead be fruitful too, for your home and family and especially for you. Happy Eid Mubarak To You!
22. Happy EID Mubarak to all my friends. Let the spirit of Eid light all our lives this year.
23. Happy Eid to all Muslims around the world. Hoping that We'll meet Ramadhan again next year #EidMubarak
24. May this day bring peace and smoothness in your life, may it provide you the best time of your life. Happy Eid day!!!
25. May Allah accept our fasting as an act of ibadah and witness more in good health. #EidMubarak

May the good times and treasures of the present become the golden memories of tomorrow. Wish you lots of love, joy, and happiness.

Eid days are meant to celebrate the goals and the achievements that make you happiest. The ideals you believe in, the dream you love the best. Eid Mubarak.
Wish you a Happy Eid and may this festival bring abundant joy and happiness in your life!

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Eid Mubarak to all Muslims around the world and may the blessings of Allah be with you today, tomorrow and always.

It’s a day of rejoicing and bliss; it’s a day of grace and peace; it’s a day to reflect and ponder; it’s a day to celebrate together!

May the blessings of Allah fill your life with happiness and open all the doors of success now and always. Eid Mubarak!

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Many are the wishes that are being sent your way, but this is a special one for a pleased Eid Day.

You want to celebrate Mother's Day, but you are living on a tight budget. Don't be worried. We will help you to enjoy this holiday season without spending a lot of money. This will ensure your little financial effort to turn into an endless joy.

How Much Do Americans Spend on Mother’s Day? 

Mother's Day is an International day to show honor to mothers. Residents in America, Canada, United Kingdom, India, and Australia are celebrating this day with comprehensive programs and activities. According to the NRF,  $172.22 is an average expected spending amount in 2017 for Americans.
We can see this amount is a little lower amount than the previous year. A total estimated spending amount should be $21.4 billion. [To mention here the most awaited day for young age is Valentine day, and this year on Valentine day American spend $19.7 billion.] 

Do you know how you will celebrate this Mother's day? May 14th.

We are aware that your expenses during this day rise, so you must take this into consideration to celebrate May 14 without leaving your budget and, much less, debt. 

Pay attention to the following tips that will take care of your financial budget on this special day.  
Also read: 5 Ways to Tell Your Mom You Love Her

Avoid flight expenses days before May 14

If your goal is to take your mom to eat at a restaurant or buy some flowers that day, avoid the expenses that you normally do - such as morning coffee or afternoon snack with friends - and can help you To save considerably for that day.

Plan according to your pockets

Evaluate the budget with which you account and you can plan a celebration according to your economic possibilities. Remember, debugging this day can affect you in your upcoming holidays or important plans, preventing you from achieving your financial goals this year. Also, for your mom, the material is the least. Don't get into debt!
Also read: Seven Ways to Make Mother’s Day Brunch a Lot More Fun

Make the internet your ally [Mother's Day]

Use the web to investigate the gift you want to give Mom. There are companies online that offer discounts on gifts type of outlet up to 70%. You can also buy flowers online and deliver them on May 14, surely the cost will be lower than those you purchase the same day. The department stores give discounts days earlier in their version online, and you can take advantage of months without interest.

Celebrate at home [Mother's Day]

Going to some restaurant or fun center on Mother's Day can be a problem, since most establishments are full, in addition to the traffic on the streets. It's time to make the recipes you saw on the internet, how about celebrating mom preparing her favorite food or dinner at home and next to her family and friends?
Celebrating mother's day at home makes you save on tips, parking, gasoline or transportation and especially at dinner because making the purchase in the supermarket in advance will make the difference and the attention you give mom will be personalized.
Also read: 11 Fantastic Ways To Celebrate Mother's Day

The perfect present

You don't need to buy a gift to pamper Mom. You can do family activities such as a picnic, attend an outdoor event or festival, go for a walk in a beautiful place and free access, etc. This will allow you to have greater coexistence in the family and do different things in your day, the important thing is to be in the family.

If you find it hard to find the perfect gift for Mom, why not think about opening a long-term investment fund for your retirement or extra money to contribute to your individual Afore account. It is a different gift and in which your wishes will be shaped so that she lives better when she retires. 

There are endless ways to celebrate Mom without leaving your budget, the key is anticipation and creativity, remember that for her the important thing is to be with her loved ones.

Golden globes awards: On Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017 the 74th Golden Globe Awards were held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel and the biggest stars in film and television showed up looking shiny and sharp. 

In spite of the revolution that has meant the arrival of Netflix, the primary driver of the era of Peak TV, transforming the consumption habits of millions of viewers and business that has increased its number of subscribers at a speed of vertigo, television awards They had not yet, to a great measure, rewarded any of their own productions. Neither the Golden Globes nor the Emmys. Yes, there had been awards for their performers, such as Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright, who won the Golden Globe for Best Actor and Drama Actress in 2013, or Uzo Aduba, who won the award for Best Comedy Secondary in the Emmys Of 2015. But never so far one of its series had won in the prestigious categories of better drama or better comedy.

Golden Globe Awards honored the best in film and American television of 2016 and was broadcast live on January 8, 2017 from The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California 5:00 p.m. PST / 8:00 p.m. EST by NBC.

It has been The Crown, a series created by Peter Morgan about the life of Isabel II, which has achieved the feat. Fiction, outstanding in the atmosphere and interpretations and the management of humanity of his characters in the context of political chicanery, has built a show between believable scenes while lifted up his protagonists, establishing itself as one The West Wing monarchist. This is a decidedly British series, both in style and, of course. The actor, and "British invasion" sure to be one of the most repeated holders of these Golden Globes. 
(in addition to The Crown and it's protagonist. Claire Foy, have also won three actors of the Night Manager. In a category in which it seemed that American Crime Story was going to take everything).

The debutante Stranger Things, the big television phenomenon last year, has followed the same path as Game of Thrones, being consistently ignored and disappointing to fans of Winona Ryder.
But in fact, the affiliation of the Golden Globes by the British fiction and in particular by the period dramas comes from afar. Just remember that Downton Abbey has been awarded three times at the Golden Globes, while Game of Thrones has only won once (and that each opine what seems to this fact). This year the series based on the novels of George RR Martin has returned to be without the prize, confirming once again that the Golden Globes do not award the series by its popularity. Unlike.

The debutante Stranger Things, the big television phenomenon last year, has followed the same path as Game of Thrones, being consistently ignored and disappointing to fans of Winona Ryder. For many, this was the great Netflix candidate to win awards, but in the end has been a series with a modest impact as The Crown which has achieved the award for Ted Sarandos. The other big loser of the night was HBO, as a victory of Westworld would have served to give a boost to a series that aims to be the new star of cable channel (and happen in a way to Game of Thrones ). The series' second defeat and its protagonist, Evan Rachel Wood, takes HBO to cross the fingers for the Emmys to see the set of the futuristic park with better eyes. Nor The Night Of that could have started any award in the category of limited series and TV movies. It has won awards at a difficult time for HBO, which began last year with the failure of his big bet, Vinyl. Prompting to an internal crisis and the dismissal of Michael Lombardo, head of programming of the last decade at a time of forced international expansion of its video-on-demand service (including our country) to slow the progress of Netflix in different territories.

As if that were not enough, one of HBO's biggest rivals in the US cable channel market, FX, has been the one to take the laurels in the other two broad categories. The award for the best limited series or TV- movie, which has been for American Crime Story, and the prize for best comedy, with the victory of Atlanta and its creator and star Donald Glover. The latter, with a marked biographical character, is the perfect example of the virtues that can have prizes such as the Golden Globes, which always try to surprise with their winners and distance themselves from the Emmys. This will have led in the past to be the first to reward series like Homeland, The Affair or Transparent, and this time has again hit recognizing the work of a comedy writer who manages to make something as complicated as explaining what being Black in the United States and also do it with humility. However, in his attempt to disassociate the Golden Globes are also able to give incomprehensible awards, such as that led Billy Bob Thornton for his role in Goliath. Not only it is far from being one of their best work, but the actor had already won an award for Fargo while other nominees as Matthew Rhys, the magnificent consistently The Americans, still unrewarded.

Ever wonder how December 25th became the date to celebrate Christmas, or the history behind Santa Claus? Did you know that Christians in the first three centuries of the Church did not celebrate Christmas? 
read these motivational quotes for this Christmas day, December 25

Many people, both religious and secular, celebrate Christmas time. The airwaves on radio, television and in retail shops begin pumping their catchy merry melodies and people gather with families and friends to exchange gifts and share ‘holiday cheer.’ Many call it ‘the most wonderful time of the year. Did you ever wonder about the origins of the celebration and the various associated trappings of the holiday called Christmas? 

Christmas trees, Yule logs, holly wreathes and kissing under the mistletoe?   Where did these customs come from? Are they “Christian”?  Does Christmas really commemorate and honor “the birth of baby Jesus”? If not, what are its origins? Let us dig into the matter and discover the truth together, shall we?

Read: Christmas Special Recipe 

• What is Christmas?

The Christmas is an annual Christian festival celebrated to remember the birth of of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the Son of God. Every year people in the United States celebrate Christmas Day on December 25. Christmas is now celebrated by people around the world, whether they are Christians or not. It's a time when family and friends come together and remember the good things they have. Christmas is close to the hearts of many people - whether they are observant Christians or secular enthusiasts. 
15 Alternative Gift Ideas for Christmas

• When Was Jesus Born?

“It is impossible to determine the exact date of the birth of Christ, either from the evidence of the gospels, or from any sound tradition.” Some scholars think that he was born between 6 B.C. and 4 B.C., based partly on the biblical story of Herod the Great.
Adam Clarke (Methodist): Wrote in his book, (Clarke’s Commentary, on Lk. 2:8, Vol. V, p. 227). We tried our best to gather those Christmas information,

“The time in which Christ was born has been considered a subject of great importance among Christians. However, the matter has been considered of no moment by Him who inspired the evangelists; as not one hint is dropped on the subject by which it might be possible to guess nearly to the time. Learned and pious men have trifled egregiously on this subject, making that of importance which the Holy Spirit, by His silence has plainly informed them is of none”  

Another source we found some historical information on Christmas and Jesus birth in a book "4000 Years of Christmas" written by Earl W. Count, Professor of Anthropology at Hamilton College:

"We do not know its beginning . . . we do not really know when the Christ child it venerates was born, or the time and place when Christmas was first celebrated or exactly how it was that, over the centuries, a bishop saint of Asia Minor, and a pagan god of the Germans merged to become Santa Claus". "Although the Christmas story centers in the Christ child of Bethlehem, it begins so long before his coming that we find its hero arriving on the scene after more than half of the time of the story has gone by. Christmas began over 4000 years ago, as the festival which renewed the world for another year.  

• What Does “CHRISTMAS” Mean?

“The  name  is  derived  from  the  medieval  Christes  Masse,  the  Mass  of  Christ” (Encyclopedia Americana). In time this was shortened to CHRISTMAS.
Catholics teach: “The Sacrifice of the Mass is identical with that of the Cross, both having the same victim and high priest — Jesus Christ” (Gibbons,
Faith of Our Fathers, p. 254). 
“The Only difference consists in the manner of the oblation. Christ was offered up on the cross in a bloody manner, and in the Mass He is offered up in an unbloody manner” (Ibid). The Bible says that Christ was offered only ONCE (cf.Heb. 9:26-28).

Why Was December 25th Chosen?
In the 3rd and 4th centuries the Church was already observing Epiphany on Jan. 6, “and in so doing conjoined the baptism and the birth of Christ” (Cullman, p. 25). Some also linked the adoration by the wise men and the first miracle at Can a as part of the Epiphany celebration (The New International Dictionary of the Christian Church, p. 346). 
EPIPHANY means “appearing.” A heretical sect in the second century held that “the divine Christ first appeared on earth at the baptism of Jesus; and their festival of the baptism was accordingly called Ephiphany...” (Cullman, p. 24). Later, the Orthodox Eastern Church began to observe the festival of baptism on Jan. 6. These regarded the birth of Jesus as his real
appearing on the earth.

So, how came Christmas to be celebrated on Dec. 25th? 

The Romans celebrated the Mithraic feast of the Sun God. The Roman Saturnalia and other pagan feasts came at this time also. The idea of
light, which appeared in Christ and dispersed  the  darkness  is  certainly  basic  in  Christianity.  John  1:5ff.  The  Emperor Constantine the Great “pursued the deliberate policy of uniting the worship of the Sun with that of Christ” (Cullman, p. 29). “Sometime before 336 the Church in Rome, unable
to stamp out this pagan festival, spiritualized it as the Feast of the Nativity of the Sun of Righteousness” (James Taylor, “Christmas, The New International Dictionary of the Christian Church, p. 223).
Note: New Testament Christians gathered for worship on the Lord’s Day; the New Testament never uses the word “Sunday.”  The term “Sunday” was applied to the Lord’s Day in the second century. Constantine, in A. D. 321, officially recognized Sunday as a day of rest in the empire. This was a day that had already been dedicated to the Sun god by the Romans.

• The first observance on Dec. 25th probably took place in Rome between A. D. 325 and 354. The reason for selecting Dec. 25 was theological. The Council of Nicaea (A. D. 325) expressly condemned the doctrine that God did not become incarnate in Jesus at his birth.

“We find it first in Rome, in the time of the bishop Liberius (Catholics consider him as a Pope), who on the twenty-fifth of December, 360, consecrated Marcella, the sister of St. Ambrose, nun or bride of Christ, and addressed her with the words: ‘Thou seest what multitudes are come to the birth-festival of thy bridegroom.’  This passage implies that the festival was already existing and familiar” (Philip Schaff, History of the Christian Church)

Have you ever wondered how December 25th became the date to celebrate Christmas? Did you know that Christians in the first three centuries of the Church did not celebrate Christmas? What is the history behind Santa Claus? How has the observance of Christmas changed or developed over time?

• Christmas Tree/ What is Christmas Tree

A Christmas tree is a decorated tree, usually an evergreen conifer such as spruce, pine, or fir or an artificial tree of similar appearance, associated with the celebration of Christmas.
The tree is thought to be of German origin. Boniface, an English missionary to Germany, is said to have “replaced the sacrifices to Odin’s sacred oak by a fir tree adorned in tribute to the Christ child” in the 8th century (Britannica). Even atheists have trees in their house at this season (Article about Jon Murray, son of Madalyn Murray O’Hair and president of the American Atheist
Center, Tampa Tribune, 12/25/81).

• Why do we have a Christmas tree?

The evergreen fir tree has traditionally been used to celebrate winter festivals (pagan and Christian) for thousands of years. Pagans used branches of it to decorate their homes during the winter solstice, as it made them think of the spring to come.

• What does the Christmas tree stand for?

In 2004, Pope John Paul called the Christmas tree a symbol of Christ. This very ancient custom, he said, exalts the value of life, as in winter what is evergreen becomes a sign of undying life, and it reminds Christians of the "tree of life" of Genesis 2:9, an image of Christ, the supreme gift of God to humanity.

• Who is Santa Clause?

Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Kris Kringle, Father Christmas, or simply Santa, is a legendary figure of Western culture who is said to bring gifts to the homes of well-behaved ("good" or "nice") children on Christmas Eve (24 December) and the early morning hours of Christmas Day (25 December).
Santa Claus is believed to have originated with a 4th century bishop, Nicholas of Myra in Asia Minor. Most of the information about him is shrouded in mystery. “The patron saint of Russia as well as of sailors and children, he was believed to bring gifts to children on his feast day, 6 December” (NIDCC, 710). “The concept of a jolly Santa Clause was first made popular in 19th-cent. New York City” (The Concise Columbia Encyclopedia, p. 169).

Santa Claus phone number

How can you call Santa? Wants to call Santa Clause? Here is his phone number: Call Santa on his phone number 16054772682. 

Its really fun to Call Santa: 1-605-47-SANTA (72682) on his mobile and you can talk with Santa, ask him gifts. Many children looks forward to calling Santa Claus every year.

Promo to Santa: Here's His Phone Number… NORTH POLE, Arctic Circle — Santa Claus and the elves have opened up shop for the season at the North Pole. Grab your family and give him a call. Dial 951-262-3062 to receive a holiday greeting from Santa and leave your wish list.

Another phone number that connects you directly to Santa Claus is (951) 262-3062. You can contact him and leave him a message with your holiday wishes as well as cheer. What do you want for Christmas?

The Christmas Story

The main part of the Christmas Story, the birth of Jesus! But why was Jesus born in such unusual surroundings? Below is the brief of the Christmas story:

Long ago, about 2000 years, when King Herod ruled Judea (now part of Israel), God sent the angel Gabriel to a young women who lived in the northern town of Nazareth. The girl's name was Mary and she was engaged to marry Joseph.

The angel Gabriel said to Mary: 'Peace be with you! God has blessed you and is pleased with you.' Mary was very surprised by this and wondered what the angel meant. The angel said to her 'Don't be afraid, God has been very kind to you. You will become pregnant by the Holy Spirit and give birth to a baby boy and you will call him Jesus. He will be God's own Son and his kingdom will
never end.' Mary was very afraid but she trusted God. 'Let it happen as God chooses.' She replied to the angel. Gabriel also told Mary that her cousin, Elizabeth who everyone thought was too old to have children, would have a baby boy whom God had chosen to prepare the way for Jesus....

...Mary said goodbye to her family and friends and went to visit her cousin Elizabeth and her husband Zechariah. Elizabeth was very happy to see Mary. She knew that Mary had been chosen by God to be the mother of his Son. An angel had already told Zechariah that Elizabeth's baby would prepare people to welcome Jesus. He was to be called John. Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months and then returned home to Nazareth. Joseph was worried when he found out that Mary was expecting a baby before their marriage had
taken place. He wondered if he should put off the wedding altogether. Then an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream and said: 'Don't be afraid to have Mary as your wife.' The angel explained that Mary had been chosen by God to be the mother of his Son and told Joseph that the baby would be named Jesus which means 'Saviour' because he would save people. When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel had told him to do and took Mary as his wife. 

At this time, the land where Mary and Joseph lived was part of the Roman Empire. The Roman Emperor Augustus wanted to have a list of all the people in the empire, to make sure they paid their taxes. He ordered everyone to return to the town where their families originally came from, and enter their names in a register (or census) there. Mary and Joseph traveled a long way (about 70 miles) from Nazareth to Bethlehem, because that is where Joseph's family came from. Most people walked but some lucky people had a donkey to help carry the goods needed for the journey. Joseph and Mary traveled very slowly because Mary's baby was due to be born soon.

When they reached Bethlehem they had problems finding somewhere to stay. So many people had come to register their names in the census, that every house was full and every bed was taken in all of the guest rooms. The only place to stay that they could find was with the animals. People often kept animals in the house, especially at night, and used them like 'central heating'! People normally slept on a raised/upper level with the animals below to give them extra warmth. So in the place where the animals slept, Mary gave birth to Jesus, the Son of God. In those days it was the custom to wrap newborn babies tightly in a long cloth called 'swaddling clothes'. Jesus' bed was the manger that the animals ate their hay from. In the hills and fields outside Bethlehem, shepherds looked after their sheep through the long night. As the new day began, suddenly an angel appeared before them and the glory of God shone around them. The shepherds were very, very scared, but the angel said, 'Don't be afraid. I have good news for you and everyone. Today in Bethlehem a Saviour has been born for you. You will find the baby lying in a manger.'.

...Then many more angels appeared, lighting up the sky. The shepherds heard them praising God singing: 'Glory to God in highest, and peace to everyone on earth.' When the angels had gone the shepherds said to one another, 'Let's go to Bethlehem to see what has happened.' ..

The Wise Men followed the star towards Bethlehem (where it said that the king would be born in the old writings). It seemed to stop and shine directly down upon the place where Jesus was.

The Wise Men entered the house where they now lived and found Jesus with Mary, they bowed down and worshipped him. The Wise Men spread the the gifts they had brought before Jesus. The gifts were gold, frankincense and myrrh. The Wise Men were warned in a dream, by God, not to go back to Herod. So they returned home to their countries in the East by a different way. When the Wise Men had gone, an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream. 'Get up,' the angel said, 'take Jesus and Mary and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for Jesus to kill him.' So Joseph got up, took Jesus and Mary during the night they left for Egypt, where he stayed until Herod died. 

When Herod realized that he had been tricked by the Wise Men, he was furious and he gave orders to kill all the boys aged two or younger in Bethlehem and the surrounding area. This was to try and kill the new King, as his plan to find the location of the new king from the Wise Men had failed.
After Herod had died, Joseph had another dream in which an angel appeared to him. The angel said, 'Get up, take Jesus and Mary and go back to Israel, for those who were trying kill Jesus are dead.' 

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National Girlfriends Day is recognized annually on August 1, as girlfriends get together around the United States and celebrate their special bond of friendship. How to celebrate national girlfriend day? What does national girlfriend day mean? What to do on national girlfriend day? Everything you will learn after reading this article.

Is there a real female friendship? The age-old philosophical question, a dispute which does not stop. But no matter how much he lasted, facts are: every girl has a girlfriend! And 73% Boy has a girlfriend!
 

How to celebrate national girlfriend day?

So, 1st August in many countries celebrate National Girlfriends Day (national day of girlfriends) Including United States of America, Canada, Belarus, Argentina and many Latin American country with European countries. Just imagine how thousands of girls in one day give each other cards, blithely talk and dream together. This is possible in USA or rest of the world! This National Girlfriends Day is becoming famous in other countries too. Even in Indonesia, China, India, Nepal, Bangladesh are celebrating this National Girlfriends Day.

Today, August 1st, is National Girlfriends Day.

Is it a day for guys – or girls – who have girlfriends to shower them with affection? Or is it a day for girls of any relationship status to go out with other girls in celebration of the girlfriends who help us keep it all together? Or is it specifically for girls who are dating each other?  While a girl in a relationship always appreciates any excuse for extra affection, we already have Valentine’s Day. Which leads me to believe that today should be more about the female friends in our lives.
It is in your power to make this day an official holiday. And as far as this day becomes special, depends on how you spend it.

How To Celebrate National Girlfriends Day

National Girlfriends Day celebrates the unlimited ways life is better with our girlfriends in it. Lets learn today some unique way on "how to celebrate national girlfriend day"

Scenario 1. What could be better than to bring all the confusion? Options abound: wear tiaras or pick up Mickey Mouse t-shirt and head out to the nearest clean and expensive restaurant. Not paying attention to the astonished and condemn the views of staff and other visitors, go to the gym and take the most notable table. Don't forget to play the fool as much as possible, to people in the neighborhood who turn out for you.

Scenario 2. Day girlfriends is a great opportunity to get with dusty shelves (and it is not necessary now, exasperated swing their heads, saying, we have none) your school photo. Yes, we are talking about the most paper cards, inserted in a colorful photo albums with kittens.

Try to browse through in the company of girlfriends at least part of these archives. And once the number of memories begin to skyrocket. And while you walk, do not forget to get in another embarrassing situation, to this day, you will surely be remembered!

Scenario 3. Above all, it's a great day to finally learn to ride those crazy roller skaters. After all, the best part is that you will learn this in the company of girlfriend, and thus no one will teach you and laugh at you. You are sure to remember this when will hurtle down hill shouting "a-Ah, where's the brake?.."

Scenario 4. Been waiting for the moment to commit to something crazy? Eh, you are lucky! Day girlfriends — the same day! It is only today, you can go to the tattoo Studio and make a small invisible tattoo somewhere on my ankle. Yes, it is an excellent proof that there are still real female friendship.



Scenario 5. Many people have said women equate dance with sex. Take a girl dancing on a date and we have a pretty good idea how the night will end. And what better way is there to let loose? Forget the guys, just be your sexy self out on the floor with your girls!


Scenario 6. Ladies, why not have the girls over for a spa night? Give each other pedicures, facials, the works. Or book some time together at a spa. Who says a couples massage has to be a dating couple?

Someone wants to spend the day with your favorite series, and someone is jump with a parachute. The main thing is not to forget that, despite the fact that the day of girlfriends not marked in red in the calendar, it's still off. .. Output for true friends. Just go out and celebrate national girlfriend day with your girlfriends.

I wants to know how would you celebrate this national girlfriends day? How was your experience? Let us know by write down in comment section. I'll glad to hear from you.

Happy Mother's Day 2016: Inspiring quotes, wishes, messages and picture greetings to share with your mom! For millions of moms across the land, Mother's Day is a time for pampering and relaxation — along with heaping helpings of nostalgia and reflection.  Also Read: Seven Ways to Make Mother’s Day Brunch a Lot more Fun
For the who don't know why this day is mothers day, Please read the history and origins of the day in this article.
 

Happy Mother's Day

30+ Happy Mother's Day Quotes and Sayings

1. “Sometimes, when I want to take on the world, I try to remember that it’s just as important to sit down and ask my son how he’s feeling or talk to him about life.”― Angelina Jolie

2. Mother was my most prominent educator, an instructor of sympathy, adoration, and dauntlessness. On the off chance that devotion is sweet as a blossom, then my mom is that fresh bloom of affection. ~ Happy Mother's Day Quotes by Unknown Author


3. A mother is a man who is seeing there are just four bits of pie for five individuals, expeditiously reports she never cared for pie. ~ Happy Mother's Day Quotes by Unknown Author

4. “My mom and I have always been really close. She’s always been the friend that was always there. There were times when, in middle school and junior high, I didn’t have a lot of friends. But my mom was always my friend. Always.”— Taylor Swift


5. "A Mother is your first friend, your best friend and your forever friend."
 

6. “Being a mom has made me really tired and so happy.”— Tina Fey

7. “You know every story, every wound, every memory. Their whole life’s happiness is wrapped up in you…every single second.”― Isabel, Stepmom

8. “I need you, I need you here, I need you now. I cannot do this alone. I need my Mommy, and dammit, I don’t care who knows it.”― Rory, Gilmore Girls

9. “My instinct is to protect my children from pain. But adversity is often the thing that gives us character and backbone. It’s always been a struggle for me to back off and let my children go through difficult experiences.”― Nicole Kidman



10. “Mothers and their children are in a category all their own. There’s no bond so strong in the entire world. No love so instantaneous and forgiving.”― Gail Tsukiyama, Dreaming Water

11. “Motherhood is a choice you make everyday, to put someone else’s happiness and well-being ahead of your own, to teach the hard lessons, to do the right thing even when you’re not sure what the right thing is…and to forgive yourself, over and over again, for doing everything wrong.”― Donna Ball, At Home on Ladybug Farm

12. “All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.”— Abraham Lincoln

13. The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness. – Honoré de Balzac

14. “As mothers and daughters, we are connected with one another. My mother is the bones of my spine, keeping me straight and true. She is my blood, making sure it runs rich and strong. She is the beating of my heart. I cannot now imagine a life without her.” ―Kristin Hannah, Summer Island

15. It would seem that something which means poverty, disorder and violence every single day should be avoided entirely, but the desire to beget children is a natural urge. ~Phyllis Diller


16. The real religion of the world comes from women much more than from men — from mothers most of all, who carry the key of our souls in their bosoms. ~Oliver Wendell Holmes

17. A suburban mother’s role is to deliver children obstetrically once, and by car forever after. ~Peter De Vries

18. "Here was this tiny piece of my soul laying in my arms. Here was my heart cradled against my breast. Here was the greatest love I'd ever Known. ~ Katie Reed

 19. Sometimes you just need a good cry. Even if you don’t know the reason why you’re crying. Give some tears of happiness to your mom. 

20. Mama was my greatest teacher, a teacher of compassion, love and fearlessness. If love is sweet as a flower, then my mother is that sweet flower of love.— Stevie Wonder

21. I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.— Abraham Lincoln

22. A suburban mother's role is to deliver children obstetrically once, and by car forever after.— Peter De Vries

Also Read: DIY Marbled Mugs with Nail Polish: Best Last Minute Gift for Mom

23. "You lose a piece of yourself when you become mom. But maybe you needed to let go of that piece in the first place. Turns out yoga pants are pretty comfortable." ~ Naptime Tales

24. Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs... since the payment is pure love.— Mildred Vermont

25. Children are the anchors of a mother's life.— Sophocles

26. My mom is a hard worker. She puts her head down and she gets it done. And she finds a way to have fun. She always says, 'Happiness is your own responsibility.'— Jennifer Garner

27. The real religion of the world comes from women much more than from men — from mothers most of all, who carry the key of our souls in their bosoms. ~Oliver Wendell Holmes 

28. Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs... since the payment is pure love. ~Mildred B. Vermont 

29. “When you were small and just a touch away, I covered you with blankets against the cold night air. But now that you are tall and out of reach, I fold my hands and cover you with prayer. Dona Maddux Cooper

30. “Happy Mother’s Day to the one person who believes I can do anything despite all evidence to the contrary.”-SomeECards


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Here is a Mother's Day Poem written By Mahfooz Ali 

"I need a mother who would love me
I need a mother who would take care of me
I need a mother who would understand me
I need a mother for who I am
I need a mother to know me
I need a mother who would be there for me
I need a mother who would not yell at her son
I need a mother who won't push her son away
I need a mother who would not throw me out of her life
Even though I still need a mother
Everyday I try to be nice
Sometime she don't care about me
What I need is a mother who would be there for me
I need a mother who would watch me grow
I need a mother who would celebrate my birthday
I need a mother who would miss me
I need a mother to cry on
I need a mother to know that her son loves her
But she won't let me know her
What I need is a mother
Who is no more now."

Everyone should write at lease two line on honer of their mom

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Mother’s Day is the perfect occasion to get together with family and celebrate the women who mean the most to us. Mothers' Day Cards That Will Make Your Mom Laugh could be a good idea to make her happy at the special day.



It’s also an excuse to eat, drink and eat some more, then look at baby pics to humor your mother, who’s getting sentimental.

While the idea of prepping an elaborate brunch on Sunday can seem daunting (especially if you went out on Saturday, or are still sleeping off the work week), a thoughtful a.m. meal doesn’t have to be difficult—and nothing says “I appreciate you, mom” like a highly caloric feast. (Oh, and fancy perfume. Still give her the perfume.)

Here are seven essential tips to make Mother’s Day brunch super fun, easy, and, we’ll say it—boozy.

1. Prepping up some boozy oatmeal is the easiest, most convenient brunch item ever, as it takes care of two essential needs: hunger and third. Adding a few glugs of whiskey—honey whiskey, even better—to oats adds an excellent kick; just make sure you have lots of heavy cream and maple syrup to mix into the oats so the dish is sweet and brunch-y. As for the oatmeal, splurge on steel-cut (we like Flahavan’s Irish oats), and stock up on fun toppings like chocolate chips, granola and chopped fruit.

2. While you’re at busy spiking things, take care of the coffee, too. Cooking Channel hosts Alie & Georgia’s spiced mocha will cheer up even the most sleep-deprived person.

3. Involve Nutella. Seriously, nothing says “I love you” quite like Nutella, whether it’s worked into hot chocolate or stuffed brownie bites. If you’re the lazy type, remember that even toast and Nutella is transcendent.

4. More fun means easier, right? Prepare a big batch of dough the night before so in the morning, all you have to do is turn on the oven: Jessa Seewald’s pumpkin scones or these strawberry sweet rolls will definitely do the trick.

5. Tater tots are the answer to most conundrums, including a lackluster Mother’s Day brunch. If you make Hillary Scott’s tater tot breakfast casserole, there will no longer be any doubt that you are Mom’s favorite.

6. Get fancier with fewer ingredients. Did you know you can prepare a classy French breakfast dish—ramps and eggs—with only three ingredients?

7. We’re not saying you need booze for a fun Mother’s Day brunch, but we’re also not saying you don’t. Alex Guarnaschelli’s alcoholic fruit salad (“Fruit Salad for Grown Ups”) is easy, delicious and can be prepped the night before.

This article was originally published on: http://greatideas.people.com/2015/05/08/mothers-day-brunch-recipe-ideas/ 
All credits goes to the author
Maria Yagoda, @MariaYagoda

Bring your mom the happiness in her life from this day. Mother's Day is Sunday and if you're looking to surprise mom with a day that's a little out of the ordinary, try one of these ideas. 

Mother's Day only comes around once a year, so when it does you have to make it count. After all, our mums do so much for us and this is the one day each year we can celebrate on honer of her. But make everyday mother's day to her.

25 Mother's Day Ideas

1. Make your mom breakfast in bed

2. Take your mom for dinner (make sure you make reservations as mother’s day is the busiest day of the year for restaurants)

3. If your family members all live in different areas then get them together to surprise your mum on a day trip out. Meet at the beach or in the city and one family member can bring her to where you are. Surprise!

4. Buy your mom a charm bracelet and get her a new charm every year about a meaningful memory you two shared.

5. Nothing says "I care" like a personalized gift or a card. You can show her your gratitude and love by making your own Mother's Day card at home.

6. Buy your mom a fair trade bracelet, necklace of scarf from the Amazon Store There are lots of awesome design to choose out.  

7. Send your mom flowers – it doesn’t have to be anything fancy and you can send them from anywhere. I personally like potted flowers as they last much longer.

8. Just because you can’t afford to take your mum to Barcelona for the weekend, it doesn’t mean you can’t pretend! Pack a picnic with tapas, bread and other treats from Spain. Your mum will appreciate the effort you’ve gone to and it’s a lot cheaper than taking her to a posh restaurant.

9. Give her a much needed day off – From everything cooking, cleaning, and errands.

10. Cook her favorite dinner at home

11. If you have some cash to burn, why not head to the shops? Pick an outfit you’d like to see your mum in, and she can do the same for you too! If she likes it, that’s an easy Mother’s Day present in the bag.

12. A picture frame with a picture of you and your mom when you were a child and one of you both as adults.

13. Make her a collection of her favorite family recipes, or have the ones that have been passed down from generations bound together with photos from the past

14. Go mini-golfing. This is all about letting your mom relive her childhood. Even if mini-golfing wasn’t invented when she was a child, this game is magic. It’ll let you talk a bit, prove to her that you’ve got your anger issues under control, and for the love of God, let her win.


15. Remind her that she can move in with you. It’s got to be incredibly comforting to know that your son / daughter wants you to move in with them when you get too old to hold in your pee. Even if there’s no way in hell you’d have your mom live in the same house with you, just tell her you can’t wait to share your room with her. She deserves it.

16. If your mother is a technophobe but loves music, then why not create a playlist for her on an iPod? Find out all her favorite tracks, add a few to the playlist and then work together to fill it up. 


17. Go to church with your mom. If you don’t attend the same church as your mom, she’d probably be delighted to show off her child to her fellow church members. Most of the florists and grocery stores will be selling corsages this weekend so you could also pick one up for her to wear.
18. Grab your mom something you know your mom loves but wouldn’t buy for herself like that perfume she loves.

19. Number of reasons why you love your mom, write on scraps of scrapbook papers and roll them up and put them in a mason jar. Great idea for kids as well.

20. Make your mom a bouquet that won’t wilt – get the tutorial for this paper bouquet from this DIY Paper bouquet Tutorial.

21. They are as expensive as hell on Mother’s Day but your mother went through hell to have you so just shut up and buy a big stack of them. While you’re at it, get a useless teddy bear to go with it.


22. Paint her a picture of the only creature she loves more than you.

23. Bring your mom two or more birds (the one she loves most). Go to the roof or any big open space or in the jungle aside. Now tell her to make the birds free, it will give her joy.

24. Go to beach with all other family members. Invite your brother and sisters who don't live with her regular. 

25. Gift your Mommy a Juice Stemless Wine Glass. These handmade glasses can be designed with letters in 13 colors to suit your colorful mama and to compliment her red, white or rose wine. ($8 each, etsy or amazon shop) 

Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society.

Anything you do for your mom in this day maybe a great celebrating for her. No matter what you are doing for her, no matter how much it cost or zero cost, just bring her some happiness.