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Some Traveling Tips To Germany

Thursday, 29 January 2009
By Jessica Santoli About the country The Federal republic of Germany is the most influential country of Europe. It has witnessed the most controversial facts of history like Nazism, Holy Roman Empire and the building and demolition of the Berlin wall. With many magnificent castles it has wealth of art and culture. German is the widely spoken language in German, but outsiders can find many English speaking locals especially in the common tourist destinations. Weather The weather here is very unpredictable as there is a possibility of rain almost all months, so carry clothes accordingly. April and May are the months of spring which brings in full bloom of fruits and flowers. Months from May to September have very fine weather with sunny skies and offers the best time for traveling and site-seeing. People who have a passion for sports like swimming, hiking, and cycling can have the best time here during these months. Winter sports can be enjoyed at the resorts in the months from November to early March. The temperatures are below freezing and the days are too short (comprise Tag it:
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St. Agathas Feast in Catania Italy

Wednesday, 28 January 2009
By Michele De Capitani Celebrations have taken place for centuries and are meant to remind people of St. Agathas martyrdom. The saint was born in Catania in 235 A.D., in the period of the persecutions of Christians, and it is because of her Christian faith that Agatha was arrested, tortured and laid on burning embers. Agatha died praying in 251 A.D. The following year an eruption of the volcano Etna threatened the city, and people, trying to stop the lava flow, placed the Saints veil in front of the flow, which stopped immediately. For this reason Agatha was canonized and proclaimed patron Saint of Catania. Immediately Saint Agatha became an object of worship, but the great celebrations that take place nowadays are supposed to have begun only in the 14th century. These celebrations, with the passing of time, have become an important religious and folkloristic event, which includes solemn ceremonies, historical parades, pyrotechnical shows and a fair, and they follow every year precise rituals. Celebration begins at the end of January, but it is in February, in particular between the 3rd and the 5th (the day Tag it:
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