Archive: March 2015

The name Easter comes from the name of a pagan fertility goddess, Ostara or Eostre. Her feast was always held on the Vernal Equinox. There is a flower called an Easter lily. It was named as such because it tended to flower in the weeks surrounding the holiday. This flower ...

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Christians make up a large portion of Hong Kong’s population, and so it makes sense that many gather to celebrate Easter, a Christian holiday, each year. In fact, there are more than two billion Christians in the world. It should come as no surprise that this is one of the ...

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If there is one holiday you cannot miss in Hong Kong, it is Chinese New Year. Also known as Lunar New Year, this holiday is widely celebrated throughout the region. Celebrating Chinese New Year may involve going to Victoria Harbour to watch the 20-minute firework display or watching the International ...

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