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For Chinese the number 8 is considered lucky just like the number 7 is considered lucky in the West. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that the Olympic games in China start on August 8, 2008 or 08/08/08. In China you have to pay extra to have the number 8 in your phone number or license plate. In addition, home and business owners like to have the number 8 in their address.
So, why is the number 8 considered lucky in the minds of Chinese people. The main reason has to do with the pronunciation of the word for the number 8 in China. It is pronounced "ba" and sounds like the word for prosperity which is pronounced "fa". Another reason why the number 8 could be considered lucky is because it is a perfect symmetrical shape. You can cut the number 8 in half vertically or horizontally, and both halves mirror themselves perfectly. Perfect symmetry lends itself to perfect balance. In Chinese Astrolog ...
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Why should the wedding ring be worn on the fourth finger?
There is a beautiful and convincing explanation given by the Chinese.....
Thumb represents your Parents
Second (Index) finger represents your Siblings
Middle finger represents your-Self
Fourth (Ring) finger represents your Life Partner
& the Last (Little) finger represents your children
Firstly, open your palms (face to face), bend the middle fingers and hold them together - back to back
Secondly, open and hold the remaining t ...
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Indian wedding has undergone sweeping changes and therefore, wedding dresses have also witnessed a sea-change. Gone are the days when brides used to shop their trousseau from a local shop in a single visit. But now, it’s a different story. Brides and even grooms are choosy and the collection of local shops is hard to please them.
Selection of bridal wear eats up a hell lot of time as bridal ensemble is going to play an important part on that crucial day. This is the reason brides today turn to designer wears and fashion designers are in great demand when the wedding season is in full swing.
There is no doubt that wedding demands a lot of preparation and, hence, many expenses. While your groom and your wedding planner are leaving no stone unturned to make the D-day memorable, you are in a topsy-turvy as to what you should wear on the big day.
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Gift is an expression of your love to your spouse. Sometimes, you don’t find words to tell your spouse how much you love him/her; at this time, your gift speaks thousand words on your behalf. Wedding is a special occasion for any person, and this is the time you want to show your deepest emotions. Everybody cannot write beautiful verse to show their feelings, and therefore, here are some unique gift ideas to help you on your wedding.
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Guys love gadgets and electronic gifts to your groom will be a memory to cherish for a lifetime. Here is a wonderful range of cool gadgets you can gift your groom as wedding gift.
DVD Home Theatre System
Guys love to watch movies, unfortunately, alone. Therefore, a DVD home theatre can be a good choice as a gift. Hope, he would invite you to sit beside him.
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If designer wedding wear is not your cup of tea, then you will have to go for shopping your wedding dress – either online or off-line. Shopping of your wedding dressings eat up lot of your time and money, therefore, a meticulous planning is necessary for buying perfect wedding attires; after all, it takes a lot to make yourself a picture-perfect bride or groom.
Make a list
First and foremost, prepare an elaborate list of what you want to shop. Without penning down your requirement, you will end up wasting time and money, which you cannot afford. The list should be all-encompassing – what to purchase, where to purchase from and most important is your budget. And all ...
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Hindu wedding in India means lot of rituals and customs to be followed. And these wedding rituals and customs have been truthfully observed for the last many centuries by Hundus in India. Hindu wedding rituals include number of materials, which symbolize cultural and religious significance. Everything has a meaning behind its use in wedding. Here are some important rituals observed and religious stuff used in a Hindu wedding.
Varmala
Though Varmala did not find place in Vedic wedding rituals, it has become a part and parcel today in Hindu marriages. The traditional meaning of Varmala (bride and groom put garland around each other’s neck) is a proposal by the bride and then the acceptance of the sa ...
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Wedding is one of the most important occasions for any Indian girl, and she wants to make it the most memorable one. And wedding trousseau is a thing that helps make her wedding a special event. But as happens with all brides, they do not know what is hot and what is not; should they go for traditional or modern. Such and other issues haunt them during the pre-wedding preparation. This article aims to help brides select their wedding dresses which suit their requirement and make the marriage an unforgettable occasion.
Brides, first and foremost your wedding dress has to be graceful as well as chic, it needs to be unique and still should fit into your budget. Then comes the style. Would you like to go for modern or traditional? Which style suits to your figure and occasion? You can decide this on your own or you can seek advice of fashion or dress designer. Professional guidance ca ...
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No, Amdavadis are not only minting money, they are equally charitable. Be it money or blood, they are ready to donate without any shilly-shallying. If this sounds too much on your ears, then here is a proof.
According to the world blood donation figures, the commercial capital of Gujarat is way ahead of the world in donating blood. The figures reveal that per capita blood donation in the city is three times the world average. The figures emphasize the humanitarian guts of Amdavadis. The percentage of blood donors in Ahmedabad’s population is 3.30, much above the world figure of 1.15 percent.
So guys we need to keep this status forever, especially the young blood can do much more.
Hey, I have an idea! How about donating blood on your
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The hands that raise us are most lovable to us. It’s our dad who taught us how to walk and when we tumbled, he never used to run for our help; because he wanted us to stand up on our own. He deserves many thanks from us. Perhaps these quotes may help you to say “I love you dad.”
He didn't tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.
Clarence Budington Kelland
My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say, "You're tearing up the grass." "We're not raising grass," Dad would reply. "We're raising boys."
Harmon Killebrew
One father is more than a hundred Schoolemast ...
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