Posted on March 21, 2009 by kfarbridge
Now Ruz (New Year) (Zoroastrian, Afghanistan, Islam, Ismaili, Baha’i) – It means “new day” and is celebrated by Muslims of Persian heritage or influence and by all Ismaili Muslims around the world. The Zoroastrian New Year celebrates the creation of fire on this day on which Zarathustra received his revelations.
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Posted on March 21, 2009 by kfarbridge
Harmony Day (Australia) is celebrated on this day and is about bringing people together to celebrate Australia’s community harmony, participation and cultural diversity.
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Posted on March 20, 2009 by kfarbridge
A couple of times a year, the issue of who is awarded City contracts comes up. Residents sometimes wonder why we select a business from outside the community. Why not a Guelph business?
Frankly, why wouldn’t a local politician want to give a contract to a local business? Certainly wouldn’t hurt at election time.
Well, that is [...]
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Posted on March 20, 2009 by kfarbridge
I have received a number of e-mails and letters expressing concerns about the Hanlon Creek Business Park development, and in particular concerns about environmental impacts.
The history on this project stretches back to 1993. Here is a letter I am sending to all those who have written to me, outlining the background of this development and the extensive [...]
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Posted on March 20, 2009 by kfarbridge
Shunki-Sorei-Sai (Shinto) – Ancestors are given reverence at home altars and considered active members of the living family. Gravesites are cleaned and purified.
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Posted on March 20, 2009 by kfarbridge
Ohigon (Japan, Korea) – During the time of the Spring Equinox, Buddhists meditate on the harmony in the universe.
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Posted on March 20, 2009 by kfarbridge
Poutuerangi (Aboriginal/Maori, New Zealand) – From Aboriginal roots of the Maori in New Zealand, Poutuerangi is celebrated. This the Fall season and Autumn Equinox in the Maori calendar where they harvest their crops. Great feasting and celebration goes on at this time of year.
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Posted on March 20, 2009 by kfarbridge
Eostre (Wicca) – A fertility festival celebrating the birth of Spring. The word Easter is derived from the Maiden Goddess. Celebrations include lighting fires at sunrise, ringing bells, and decorating hard-boiled egges, an ancient Pagan custom associated with the Goddess.
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Posted on March 19, 2009 by kfarbridge
St. Joseph’s Day (Christian) – St. Joseph’s Day is celebrated throughout most of Italy and by the Italian communities in North America. He was the foster father of Jesus and is the universal parton of the Catholic Church.
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