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Butterflies
ButterfliesButterflies are part of the class of insects in the order Lepidoptera. Adult butterflies have large, often brightly colored wings, and conspicuous, fluttering flight. Here are some fascinating facts about butterflies:1. Butterflies taste with their feet.2. A group of butterflies is sometimes called a flutter.3. Their eyes are made of 6,000 l
Read More →National Dance Day
Tomorrow (July 25th) is National Dance Day! Who doesn't love to dance? Whether it's in your room alone, at a party, or on stage for a performance, everyone loves to dance. Even if your moves aren't the greatest, it will almost always make you feel happy! National Dance Day started back in 2010 by "So You Think You Can Dance," co-creator and Dizzy Feet Foundation co-president Nigel Lythgoe.Not only does dancing make you fe
Read More →Leo
Is your Zodiac sign a Leo? The Leo season starts today! Express yourself with one of our items that make you, you!
Read More →Music
Who doesn't love music? I’m 99.7% sure everyone loves music. Music is the universal language. Whether you have a passion for music or you just hum to a song while working, music plays a big part in almost everyone's life. Every culture makes music. Not only that, every past culture has made music too.Fact: Musical instruments are amongst the oldest man-made objects ever found. Also it has been proven that music affects many parts of your brain in
Read More →Om
For Christian’s, the trinity symbolizes the sacred number three, and the Christian Godhead as one in three persons: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.However, for Hindu’s, they have the ‘Om’ symbol, which also symbolizes the sacred number three. Hindu gods Brahma(creator god), Vishnu(sustainer god), and Shiva(destroyer god). Also symbolizes the waking, dreaming, and dreamless states -- "to represent all of consciousness.”The ‘Om’ sound is
Read More →Toe Rings
Toe rings are one of the top trends this summer.But do you know how to properly wear it? Normally, the second toe on either foot is the best way to go! Why? Because most of the time, its your largest toe. It being the longest makes it the easiest toe to put a ring on.
Read More →Trinity
Holy Trinity, Irish Trinity, the power of three... the trinity has different meanings. One being the most common, the Holy Trinity- The Christian Godhead as one God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit "one God in three persons." Then, theres the Irish Trinity- It was originally designed to honor the Mother, Maiden and Crone of the Neo-pagan Triple Goddess, which represents the three life-cycles of a woman in relation to the p
Read More →Crowns
As most of you may know, Princess Charlotte, daughter of Duke and Dutchess of Cambridge, was just christened recently. The christening was held at the Church of St Mary Magdalene, and attended by guests including the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh.A crown is a symbolic headgear that is worn by monarch. Crown represents power, glory, immortality, royalty and sovereignty. It is often made from precious metals and decorated with jewels.
Read More →Fleur de Lis
The English translation of “fleur-de-lis" is "flower of the lily." This symbol, depicting a stylized lily or lotus flower. Traditionally, it has been used to represent French royalty, and in that sense it is said to signify perfection, light, and life.Interesting Facts about Fleur de Lis* English kings starting using the fleur de lis on their coats of arms to emphasize their claims to the throne of France.* Joan of Arc carried
Read More →The Evil Eye
Most people don’t really know what ‘the evil eye’ is. By definition, it is a gaze or stare superstitiously believed to cause material harm. However, what they might not know is that there is history behind it. The evil eye has been mentioned in ancient texts in Greece, Rome, the bible, Koran, and even Shakespeare.Back in the day, when something bad would happen to a good person, the only explanation would be that there was an evil eye on them. Th
Read More →Circle of Life
When you think of ‘Circle of Life’ you might think of the famous song from Disney’s 1994 animated film The Lion King. The chorus in the song:“It's the Circle of LifeAnd it moves us allThrough despair and hopeThrough faith and loveTill we find our placeOn the path unwindingIn the Circle”The circle of life is a symbolic representation of birth, survival and death. Life is represented as a circle because it is a constant loop. People are consta
Read More →America!
Independence day is coming up! July 4th is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from Great Britain.It is one of the most important days in American History and we are proud to say we are thankful for its existence. We thank those who have died for our freedoms and independence over the centuries.Show off your American Pride by wearing one of th
Read More →Eye of Horus
Horus was an ancient sky god whose eyes were said to be the sun and the moon. An ancient myth describes a battle between Horus and another man, Set, in which Horus´ right eye was torn out and Set lost his testicles! Thoth(another man) magically restored Horus´ eye, at which point it was given the name “Wadjet”, meaning whole. In this myth it is specifically stated that it is Horus´ left eye which has
Read More →Horseshoe Superstitions
The horseshoe is one of the most recognized symbols for good luck.The way the horseshoe is hung and displayed means two things. Some believe that when the horseshoe is in upward position, like a “U”, it holds all the good luck and powers it brings. For them, hanging it upside down would mean that its powers would fall away… they take it as bad luck. However, others might believe the opposite. Like when it is in downward(upside down), they believe
Read More →The luck of the Elephant
Did you know an elephant is more than just an animal? For many different cultures, a elephant symbolizes different things. In many African cultures, the elephant is a symbol of strength and power. It’s praised for its size, longevity, stamina, mental faculties, cooperative spirit, and loyalty. In South Africa, they use elephant tusks in their coat of arms to represent wisdom, strength, moderation and eternity. Also, elephants symbolize
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