Hot cross buns have come a long way since its humble beginning. Many cultures such as the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans used to make sweet and spiced breads during the onset of spring to celebrate the end of winter and the start of a new season. However, it is said that the … [Read more...] about Why Do we Eat Hot Cross Buns at Easter?
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April 14 Marks the 110th Anniversary of the Sinking of Titanic
The anniversary of the ill-fated voyage of Titanic is celebrated each April 14th. At 2:20 am. on April 15, 1912, the British ocean liner sank about 400 miles south of Newfoundland, Canada. The massive ship, which carried 2,200 passengers and crew, had struck an iceberg two and a … [Read more...] about April 14 Marks the 110th Anniversary of the Sinking of Titanic
Guide to Choosing Coffee Pods Compatible With Your Nespresso Machine
A Nespresso® coffee machine makes it possible to prepare espresso and other coffee variants from single-dose coffee capsules inserted into them. The machine pierces the capsule and pushes the water through the capsule with a specific water pressure into the cup to extract all the … [Read more...] about Guide to Choosing Coffee Pods Compatible With Your Nespresso Machine
Hot Cross Buns and Other Easter Traditions
This coming week Christians around the world are celebrating Easter. A moveable feast, Easter occurs the First Sunday after the Full Moon following the Vernal Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. It is late this year, just like Spring. Marking the end of Lent, Holy Week leads … [Read more...] about Hot Cross Buns and Other Easter Traditions
March 27th is Mothering Sunday: Its History and Traditions
In North America Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. Currently, there are close to 70 countries that officially celebrate Mother’s Day, but at different times of the year. In the UK and other Commonwealth countries, it is called "Mothering Day" and falls on … [Read more...] about March 27th is Mothering Sunday: Its History and Traditions
