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  • How ancient Egyptians celebrated New Year December 29, 2024 10:18 am Ynet The New Year festival in ancient Egypt, known as Wepet Renpet or "Opening of the Year," featured traditions that resonate even nowadays, such as exchanging gifts among friends and family to convey blessings for the year ahead. However, the …
  • Where is hot in January? These destinations are ideal for a winter sun getaway December 29, 2024 8:51 am Metro Where can you go for some winter sun? (Picture: Getty) A hot January holiday can be just what you need after the excitement of Christmas dies down. In many parts of the world, January is a particularly hot month during summer– so one can see the appeal of …
  • A game as old as time December 29, 2024 8:01 am The Express Tribune PUBLISHED December 29, 2024 LAHORE: As the jewel of the Indus Valley Civilisation, the ancient city of Mohenjo-Daro never ceases captivating the curiosity of archaeologists, anthologists, historians, and enthusiasts. Amongst its many archaeological wonders …
  • Far from easy reading December 29, 2024 5:49 am The Critic “For better or worse, the story is the thing” states Jordan Peterson in his new book We Who Wrestle With God. “For better or worse, the story on which Western psyches and cultures are founded” is the library that makes up the biblical corpus — it is “the …
  • Reform Jews: “Zionism & Defeating An Idea?” December 29, 2024 4:32 am The Times of Israel Day 3 Hanukkah Letter to Reform Jews & Reform Rabbis My wife, Tara, and I recently returned from a month of 15 gatherings with Reform Jews on the East Coast – adults, young professionals and university students – and one of the most common questions …