Are there any TRADITIONAL festivals in monaco?
National Day, 19 November, celebrates Monaco's independence as a principality. A parade, a thanksgiving Mass held in the cathedral, and special events are organized. Other important celebrations have religious origins. The Feast of Saint Devote, the patron saint of Monaco, is celebrated on 27 January. The festival of Saint John, on 24 June, is another important Monegasque holiday. Religious holidays are celebrated with the closing of businesses, special church services, and traditional customs. The National Committee of Monegasque Traditions, established in 1924, is dedicated to the preservation and revival of Monegasque folk traditions and festivals.
If we take Orthodox Easter celebrations as an example, are Greeks closer to West Europe or to the Middle East, except for religion?
Well, it all depends on your definitions of the terms Western Europe and Middle East.If by Western Europe you mean what’s shown on this map, Orthodox Easter traditions are not quite the same as those observed in the yellow portion of the map. But there are still similarities like the fact that lamb is traditionally served on Easter.Most Eastern and Southern European countries however are either predominantly Orthodox or Catholic Christian, so they are indeed very similar in terms of religion.Catholic Easter HymnOrthodox Easter HymnIf however you have a more broad definition of W. Europe like the one shown below, Greek Easter celebrations are not similar to the majority of countries.Moreover, if your definition of Middle East is the one shown on the map below, then Greece has many cultural similarities with Turkey, but not much contact with any of the other countries. For this reason, Turkey can arguably be said to to be a part of the Near East.Of course, Orthodox, Catholic or Oriental Christians in Turkey or the Levant would celebrate Christian feasts in a way similar to those in Greece.Finally, it must be added that Easter has a historical connection to the Jewish Passover which provided an inspiration for some traditions, like the sacrificial lamb, but the traditions have significantly diverged through the ages.
How do Seventh Day Adventists celebrate Christmas? Why do they do so?
I’ve been an Adventist since I was a teenager.There wasn’t any difference in the way we celebrated Xmas as a pseudo Catholic family as to the way we celebrated it when we became Adventists: We continued eating tamales since the beginning of December til January 6th, when the traditional Magi’s visit to the newborn babe is celebrated.We had the same Xmas tree, presents, food, and drinks. My wife is a third generation adventist and her family has always celebrated Xmas the same way as some of her relatives that are not adventists.The adventist church has no statement or guidelines in regards to how to celebrate Xmas, what to do and what not to do. Most Adventist churches have a Xmas tree decorated for the holiday and until not to long ago it was traditional to go caroling on the neighborhoods.You’ll rarely would go to an Adventist church around the holidays and not hear a sermon on the nativity and what a great opportunity it is to share the love of Christ with our neighbors during these days.We are Christians first and Adventists second. We realize that Jesus probably wasn’t born on December 25, we celebrate His birthday and the salvation that his sacrifice provided to mankind. We celebrate His birth because without it we would not had the salvation that Calvary provided.It’s during Xmas that we celebrate the fact that the great I AM loved us so much that he willingly left his divinity behind and became human. That’s what makes Xmas so special. God gave us a gift through his son.Why shouldn’t we share in the same spirit?
What places (restaurants, rooftops or other unconventional places) do you recommend in Venice for birthday celebration in July?
If you can wait for the Saturday before the third Sunday in July (Beware: not the third Saturday in July!) then book yourself for the Redentore dinner at the Monaco & Gran Canal or at the Bauer’s De Pisis restaurant and you will see the most formidable fireworks on Earth, with the colors exploding above you and reflecting on the water in fron of you, shaping the forms of San Giorgio, Salute and all of the historical monuments in the San Mark basin.If you cannot wait for that specific date these two restaurants are still among my preferred ones for any special occasion and I would add to them the terrace at the Gritti, Linea d’Ombra, Cip’s (on the terrace, rather than the inside) and Harry’s Dolci. Riviera is also an excellent Restaurant, but the view is mainly on Molino Stucky (now the Hilton Venice), which is an interesting piece of industrial building but let’s say atypical of Venice.
What is the best time of year to visit Lyon, France?
According to me, it is best to visit Lyon during these following months:It is best to visit Lyon during the months from March to May, September and October as the crowd during these months is pretty tolerable. And the pricing is very much affordable and you can find great deals on accommodation, travel, etc. And the weather during these months is just perfect for you to engage in all sort of outdoor activities. And these specific months host a lot of festive celebrationsLittle about us: Pickyourtrail is the world's first DIY online platform that helps folks discover the magic of travel through the logic of tech. When you use Pickyourtrail to create, customise and book trips, great care goes into replicating the adrenalin rush and sense of control of self-planning. We have helped 10,000+ travellers plan their dream vacation from over 15 countries. And, we have the highest Facebook rating of 4.8
Is brazil part of latin america?
There are over 30 countries in Latin America and yes Brazil is one of them....I might have left out 1 or 2....Ren Argentina Aruba Belize Bolivia Brazil Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador French Guiana Guadeloupe Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Martinique Mexico Netherlands Antilles Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Peru Puerto Rico Saint Martin Saint Pierre and Miquelon Uruguay Venezuela
Which European country has the same name as its capital?
Andorra, also.
Why is the French Riviera so appealing (there are other coasts)?
I cannot do better than Martin’s comprehensive manner, but as an American who’s chosen to make Nice her home, I can possibly bring a different perspective.—People: The people here are very friendly and (if you move here with limited French skills) eager to help with challenges small and large. Nice is a very diverse city: I love that many Niçoise have Italian, Tunisian, Swiss, Algerian, and many other lineages. In fact, I hear Italian almost every day. (Until the mid-1800s, Nice belonged to Italy.)—Vibe: Having spent the last 20+ years near New York City/on the East Coast, I was ready for a break from the hustle and bustle. It’s very mellow here, and not just because everyone is on vacation (they’re not). Many stores and offices still close for a two-hour lunch. I’m better about being a slow walker, but I still find myself being the faster person on the sidewalks at times.—Mediterranean location: I’m never worried about hurricanes or sharks. The natural beauty is astounding. The blue waters of the Cote d’Azur take my breath away every time. Nice provides a vibrant city life, but nearby villages offer small-town amenities.—Transportation: We have a small but international airport, are on the TGV (high-speed rail) line, and have excellent local rail and bus lines. There are plenty of underground parking lots, but forget about street parking in Nice.Finally, I’ll plug architecture as well. On my daily walks, I find at least a few architectural discoveries that leave me awed. The green or pink marble facades, mined from the nearby Alps… Art Deco fonts on otherwise simple, even plain buildings… tilework that blazes with bright colors… and wrought iron details like balconies or elevators, made with exquisite attention to detail.