Most of us are familiar with the Christmas Song “The Twelve days of Christmas.” What we are not commonly aware of is the meaning behind the interesting, but somewhat strange, lyrics. The Twelve days of Christmas refers to the 12 days that are between the celebration of Jesus’ birthday on the 25th of December and the celebration of Epiphany on the 6th of January. There is no clear evidence to prove what the song means, but there are some popular theories to explain the lyrics.
During the Christmas season it is common to see large evergreen trees, usually pines, decorated and displayed throughout shopping malls and in people’s homes. These trees are decorated with lights, tinsel and ornaments and often topped with a star or angel. Christmas gifts are placed beneath them until they are opened by family and friends on Christmas day. Christmas trees are a well known Christmas tradition, but why do we decorate Christmas trees? Read on to find out the most popular theories.
During the Christmas season it is not uncommon to see many decorations in green and red. Green and red are easily recognized as the colors of Christmas. Everything from tinsel and decorations to wrapping paper can be found in Christmas colors. There are two prevailing argument as to why red and green are used as Christmas colors and both have had an impact on the use of the colors during the Christmas season.
Silent Night is a popular, traditional Christmas carol that depicts the birth of Jesus. It was written and sung for the first time over 190 years ago. It is most commonly sung as a slow, sweet lullaby and has been sung and recorded by many different music artists. Silent Night has been translated into many languages and is part of most Christmas celebrations all over the world. Let’s take a look at who composed this popular Christmas carol.
Queen Latifah, real name Dana Owens, is a celebrity actress, singer and rapper. She began her career beatboxing for hip hop group Ladies Fresh and it wasn’t long before she had released her first single. It didn’t take long for her to became one of the best known female hip-hop artists of all time. During this time she also forged a successful acting career. After a few successful supporting roles in the film and television industry she landed the lead role on the sitcom “Living Single.” The highlight of her acting career came in 2003 with a nomination for an Academy Award for her role in the movie “Chicago.” The following is a list of movies that Queen Latifah has acted in during her career so far.
Freckles are dark spots or concentrated areas of melanin found on the skin and are often more noticeable on people with fair skin. The number, color and size of freckles can vary from person to person and are most noticeable on the face and arms. Freckles are genetic and you are more likely to have freckles if your parents do. Freckles often fade with age and many people who have freckles as a child “lose” their freckles as they get older. What cause freckles to develop? Read on to find out.
Hummus, or Hummus bi tahini, is a vegetarian dip or spread made primarily from chickpeas. It is often eaten with raw vegetables, corn chips, pita breads and crackers. The chickpeas are combined with olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, and garlic to create a paste that is cream to light brown in color. Many varieties of hummus also have other spices added such as cumin, mint or paprika. It is high in iron and vitamin C and also has the added benefit of providing vitamin B6, foliate and protein. When eaten with bread, hummus provides a complete protein.
Honey is a sweet, amber colored liquid produced by honey bees. It is one of the most common sweeteners used by humans and has been used for many centuries. Honey has also used for medicinal purposes due to its antibacterial and antiseptic properties. It has long been used as an energy food especially for wilderness survival. Bees make honey to feed the hive and the bee larva during the winter months when food is scarce. The following article will outline how bees make honey.
Copper is a metallic compound that is highly conductive and corrosion resistant, which makes it an important material for electrical wiring and circuitry. Copper has also often been use to make decorative items and household wares such as vases, plates, cups and bowls. Copper is naturally a reddish-orange colored metal with a metallic luster. When copper has been exposed to air for many years it often has a green patina on the surface. So why does copper appear green after many years? Read on to find the answer.
Scorpions are small animals with 8 legs, a pair of grasping claws and a tail with a stinger. They are known for their ability to cause a painful sting. They are venomous and are often feared because they are known to cause deaths. However, of the 1,750 species of scorpions only 25 species have venom that can kill a fully grown human. They belong to the same general family as spiders, ticks and mites. Let’s take a look at the distribution and habitat of these interesting creatures.