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Each October, a controversial question comes up: "Should Christians celebrate Halloween?" With no direct references to Halloween in the Bible, resolving the debate can be a challenge. How should Christians approach Halloween? Is there a biblical way to observe this secular holiday? A few of today's popular celebrations associated with Halloween have pagan roots stemming from the ancient  Celtic festival, Samhain . This harvest festival of the Druids ushered in the  New Year , beginning on the evening of October 31 with the lighting of bonfires and offering of sacrifices. As the Druids danced around the fires, they celebrated the end of the summer and the beginning of the season of darkness. It was believed that at this time of year the invisible "gates" between the natural world and the spirit world would open, allowing free movement between the two worlds. During the 8th century in the diocese of Rome, Pope Gregory III moved  All Saints Day  to November 1, offi...

  Introduction   It is always better to start learning a foreign language as early as possible. This definitely also applies to English. Children will have a far better time learning English if you introduce it to them at an early age. This is all great since there are lots of opportunity to study just by playing and having a good time. Here are five reasons why you children should study English as early as possible. They develop a better accent If you learned English late, you might have noticed just  how hard it is to pronounce words  like a native. There is always an accent that just won’t go away. You can try getting rid of it to sound almost like a native but that needs a ton of practice. When you are learning the language as a child, however, it is much easier to attain a native-sounding accent. The best time to start is as soon as possible, but no matter how late you might be, late is always better than never. It has been shown that even adolescents ...

  Author: NABIN PAUDYAL Almost every one of us agree that life’s real education happens outside the classroom. Classrooms with teachers, friends and textbooks are of course one way to learn but they are not the only. In fact, traveling is the best way to learn things and the  things that matter . Whether you stroll through the streets of Paris, hike through the most trying trails in the Himalayas or spend a sunny afternoon on the Caribbean beaches, travel will never fail you as a teacher. Here below are ten reasons why traveling is the best form of education you can get irrespective of the places you travel and adventures you have. 1. You learn languages. English is spoken in almost all parts of the world and it will work for you mostly. Nevertheless, it’s always better to learn the native language of the place you’re going to visit. In a way, travel forces you to learn languages. After learning the basics through books, apps or videos, you can stretch your skills when you spe...

  http://www.travelingtoworld.com/tips-for-travelling-with-kids/ Planned in the right way, travelling can be about so much more than just crossing places off your bucket list. There is lots to learn when visiting other countries. Open yourself up to new experiences; stay in a local home stay, volunteer with a community charity, get to know the people and the culture of each new place you visit. You’ll find that you return home, not only with lots of great memories but a lot of new skills too. Sure, you might learn about Cambodia’s history, the culture of Japan and the geography of South America. But it’s the life skills you learn which can prove important in the long run. Here are some of the things you can hope to learn on your travels: Confident Communication Travelling, particularly if you’re going solo, is a great challenge for your communication skills. Besides the trials of communicating in a foreign language, you will be forced to strike up conversations with near strangers ...

  What Is Emotional Intelligence? The Ability to Perceive, Evaluate, Express, and Control Emotions By   Kendra Cherry   Updated on August 03, 2022 aus Productions / Getty Images  Table of Contents What Is Emotional Intelligence? Signs and Examples How It's Measured Components of Emotional Intelligence Impact How to Use Emotional Intelligence Tips for Improving Potential Pitfalls History What Is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence (EI) refers to the ability to perceive, control, and evaluate emotions. Some researchers suggest that emotional intelligence can be learned and strengthened, while others claim it's an inborn characteristic. The ability to express and control  emotions  is essential, but so is the ability to understand, interpret, and respond to the emotions of others. Imagine a world in which you could not understand when a friend was feeling sad or when a co-worker was angry. Psychologists refer to this ability a...