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So. Whether you reside with a million-or-so other city girls, or you define yourself as a "city girl" because your town's the biggest-one-around, this city girl is here to guide you through living your fabulous urban-best!
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Sundown today marks the beginning of this year's eight day and eight night Hanukkah celebration. This Festival of Lights is a dedication to the miracle of oil and honors one of the most important times in Jewish history. Stay tuned for more of this story...
Being the first night of Hanukkah, blessings will be said with the lighting of the first candle on the menorah. BTW, a menorah is a candlestick typically with nine candles, one candle for each of the eight nights of Hanukkah and one center candle as a servant to light the others.
Check back throughout these eight days of Hanukkah for more of the story, info on traditional foods and how to play the dreidel game.
BIRTHDAY BLING BLING!
- September ~ Sapphire
- October ~ Opal
- November ~ Topaz
- December ~ Turquoise
- January ~ Garnet
- May ~ Emerald
- March ~ Aquamarine
- April ~ Diamond
- February ~ Amethyst
- June ~ Pearl
- July ~ Ruby
- August ~ Peridot
BIRTHDAY FLOWER TRADITIONS
- September ~ Aster
- October ~ Calendula
- November ~ Chrysanthemum
- December ~ Narcissus
- January ~ Carnation
- February ~ Iris
- April ~ Daisy
- March ~ Daffodil
- May ~ Lily
- June ~ Rose
- July ~ Larkspur
- August ~ Gladiola
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY FLOWERS
- 1st ~ Carnation
- 2nd ~ Lily of the Valley
- 3rd ~ Sunflower
- 4th ~ Hydrangea
- 5th ~ Daisy
- 6th ~ Calla Lily
- 7th ~ Freesia
- 8th ~ Lilac
- 9th ~ Bird of Paradise
- 10th ~ Daffodil
- 11th ~ Tulip
- 12th ~ Peony
- 13th ~ Chrysanthemum
- 14th ~ Orchid
- 15th ~ Rose
- 20th ~ Aster
- 25th ~ Iris
- 40th ~ Gladiolus
- 50th ~ Yellow Rose and Violet
ANNIVERSARY GIFT TRADITIONS
- 1st ~ Paper
- 2nd ~ Cotton
- 3rd ~ Leather
- 4th ~ Fruit
- 5th ~ Wood
- 6th ~ Sweets
- 7th ~ Wool
- 8th ~ Bronze
- 9th ~ Pottery
- 10th ~ Tin
- 11th ~ Steel
- 12th ~ Silk
- 13th ~ Lace
- 14th ~ Ivory
- 15th ~ Crystal
- 20th ~ China
- 25th ~ Silver
- 30th ~ Pearl
- 35th ~ Coral
- 40th ~ Ruby
- 45th ~ Sapphire
- 50th ~ Gold
- 55th ~ Emerald
- 60th ~ Diamond
IT'S IN THE STARS...
- Aquarius the Water Bearer, Jan 20 - Feb 18
- Pisces the Fish, Feb 19 - Mar 20
- Aries the Ram, Mar 21 - Apr 19
- Taurus the Bull, Apr 20 - May 20
- Gemini the Twins, May 21 - Jun 20
- Cancer the Crab, Jun 21 - Jul 22
- Leo the Lion, Jul 23 - Aug 22
- Virgo the Virgin, Aug 23 - Sep 22
- Libra the Scales, Sep 23 - Oct 22
- Scorpio the Scorpion, Oct 23 - Nov 21
- Sagittarius the Archer, Nov 22 - Dec 21
- Capricorn the Goat, Dec 22 - Jan 19
US FLAG DISPLAY CALENDAR
- > New Year's Day ~ January 1st
- > Inauguration Day ~ January 20th
- > Lincoln's Birthday ~ February 12th
- > Washington's Birthday ~ February 22nd
- > Presidents' Day ~ Third Monday of February
- > Armed Forces Day ~ Third Saturday of May
- > Memorial Day ~ Last Monday of May (fly half-staff until noon)
- > Flag Day ~ June 14th
- > Independence Day ~ July 4th
- > Labor Day ~ First Monday of September
- > Constitution Day ~ September 17th
- > Columbus Day ~ Second Monday of October
- > Veteran's Day ~ November 11th
- > Thanksgiving Day ~ Fourth Thursday of November
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Sundown today marks the beginning of this year's eight day and eight night Hanukkah celebration. This Festival of Lights is a dedication to the miracle of oil and honors one of the most important times in Jewish history. Stay tuned for more of this story...
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