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Thursday, April 2nd, 2009
According to Christians, Jesus was resurrected three days after his crucifixion. This resurrection is celebrated on Easter Day (also Resurrection Sunday). The Easter season lasts for the fifty days until Pentecost.
 Easter is a moveable holiday, meaning it does not fall on a fixed date in our Georgian calendar (which follows the cycle of the sun and the seasons). Instead, Easter is the first Sunday after the first moon whose 14th day (the ecclesiastic “full moon”) is after March 21. Therefore, Easter can fall on 35 possible dates – between March 22 and April 25 included. It last fell on March 22 in 1818, and will not do so again until 2285. It fell on March 23 in 2008, but will not do so again until 2160. Easter last fell on the latest possible date, April 25, in 1943 and will next fall on that date in 2038. However, it will fall on April 24, just one day before this latest possible date, in 2011. The cycle of Easter dates repeats after exactly 5,700,000 years, with April 19 being the most common date (source: wikipedia). Easter 2009 is April 12.
The English term Easter comes from the Old English word Ēostre. It refers to Eostur-monath, or Oster monat the April month of the Germanic calendar.
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Sunday, February 8th, 2009
If you’re looking for a little something that says ‘I want you’ and that both women and men would be happy to receive, there is nothing more sexy that this trio of chocolate bars. Each bar is adorned with a silkscreen depicting Eve Kitten in her favorite lingerie outfit, to be enjoyed piece by piece. Choose all three fruity cherry, romantic rose or uplifting coffee flavors at www.savorique.com
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Monday, January 12th, 2009
The history of Valentine’s Day is obscure, and further clouded by various fanciful legends. So little is known in fact that the Catholic Church removed his feast day from the official list in 1969. This pagan holiday roots in ancient Roman times.
Most scholars believe that Saint Valentine was a priest who attracted the disfavor of Roman emperor Claudius II around 270. At this stage, fact ends and myth begins. According to one legend, Claudius II had prohibited marriage for young men, claiming that bachelors made better soldiers. St. Valentine continued to secretly perform marriage ceremonies but was eventually apprehended by the Romans and put to death on Feb 14th.
Ever since, lovers exchange gifts such as chocolate on that very day. Chocolate contains substances, such as theobromine, which relax and lower inhibitions while increasing desire for physical contact. It was actually banned from some monasteries centuries ago! Chocolate contains more antioxidant (cancer preventing enzymes) than does red wine. The secret for passion is to combine the two.
Both can be found on savorique.com
So, benefit from Casanova’s lead and become a chocolate fanatic too!
Two weapons of seduction spotted for you: Knipschildt signature fresh bonbons in its heart box, or Fauchon Heart Chocolate Box for the serious chocolate aficionado.
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Wednesday, December 24th, 2008
The upcoming Inauguration of Barack Obama will culminate with celebrations around the USA on January 20, 2009. This is a very important transition in US history and will be closely watched around the world. The President’s Inauguration or “swearing in”, will mark the beginning of Obama’s historic investiture.
The Inaugural Address is to inform people of his intentions as a leader, and to take the oath of office, in front of what is expected to be an unprecedented turn out.
 First Capitol Inauguration
To commemorate your patriotism, we found some great themed gifts such as the artisan dark chocolates from Wanders Chocolate which feature an American flag motif, sure to impress the most sophisticated enthusiasts.
Having a bigger crowd? What’s more American than having American bite-sized cookies? One Girl Cookies come in boxes ranging from 48-144 little masterpieces.
These chocolates and cookies may be found on Savorique.com. What’s your plans to celebrate the Inauguration?
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