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Have you ever noticed a flag that is only halfway up the flag pole? Ever wonder why? A flag that is flying that way is called half-staff or half mast. This is done in many countries as a symbol of respect, mourning, or distress, or a form of honor. The flag does not always have […]

Inter To put (a dead body) in a grave or tomb. Jocelyn’s grandfather was interred in the veteran’s cemetery.

Almonds with Cinnamon Sugar A parent should be close by when working with a heat source. This super easy treat is great to take on fall hikes or package up as a present for friends and family. 2 cups almonds 3/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cinnamon ½ cup water Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat, and […]

English     virtue French    vertu Spanish    virtud Italian    virtù German    tugend Arabic    fadila   فضيلة

Mawlid an-Nabi is a special day in Islamic calendar to remember the birth of Prophet Muhammad. It is also called Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi. The day falls on the 12th day of Rabiul Awal in the third month of the Islamic lunar calendar every year. This year it was celebrated on October 18-19. The term mawlid can also […]

Virtue Good behavior or character. Amanda was honest and fair and those were her virtues.

Pumpkin Smoothie Why not sip your pumpkin pie? Makes one large smoothie Ingredients: ½ cup pumpkin puree from a can 1 large banana 6-8 ice cubes 6 oz vanilla low-fat yogurt ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp honey 3 Tbsp low-fat milk pinch nutmeg and whipped cream, optional garnish Directions: 1. In a blender […]

Dussehra, also called Vijayadashmi (or Bijoya in Bengal), is the culmination of the nine-day Hindu Navaratri celebrations in India. It is a festival that marks the killing of Ravana, his son Meghanatha and brother Kumbhakarna, by Rama. It is seen as the victory of good over evil The Ramayana The epic Ramayana, describes the story […]

Going Bananas Cookies You won’t believe these delicious moist cookies are VEGAN! Bananas, Chocolate Chips, Oatmeal, Nuts YUM! A parent should be close by when using a heat source. Makes about 2 dozen cookies Ingredients · Nonstick cooking oil spray · 1 ripe medium banana – the riper, the sweeter! · ⅓ cup canola oil […]