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It’s that time of year again; the time for falling leaves, colorful costumes, and skulls, skulls, skulls.  The use of skeletal remains in celebrations surrounding the dead and the cycles of death a...

In our last article about the meanings and folklore of natural semi-precious stones, we covered them alphabetically A through L, and today it’s time to complete the equation.  Some of the beliefs a...

We’ve all heard about the benefits of natural stone body jewelry; it’s environmentally friendly, hypo-allergenic, hardy, and beautiful to look at, as each piece of stone is unique unto nature.  But...

Every year, Sweetest Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in October. This year, the unofficial holiday lands on October 15th. Similar to Valentines Day, Sweetest Day is a day dedicated to the s...

This Fall, fashion is full of passion for all things serpentine, as the snake makes a huge accessory come-back.  Still making an appearance in smaller doses across the clothing market, the big draw...

Fall’s rolling in, and while that means coats, falling leaves, and nippy weather, it also means one of the biggest celebrations around the world, the 201st Annual Oktoberfest!  Now Oktoberfest isn’...

Today marks an amazingly special day for the residents of Mexico, and anyone of Mexican nationality or ancestry: the Día de la Independencia de México, or “Mexican Independence Day.”  Every Septemb...

The month of September is National Honey Month, and there’s never been a better time to celebrate.  Our friend the honey bee is responsible for not only providing this tasty treat, but also for pol...

As the tenth anniversary of one of the greatest tragedies in United States history looms, the citizens of New York begin turning East, and look to their next sunrise with a new and wondrous hope.  ...