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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 27th Sep 2019

A Map for your Year-End Gift Giving

Oct 15, 2012At this time of the year, we get lots of calls and emails seeking advice on holiday gift-giving. Here is our `MAPP’ for a pain-free route to your destination!M – Make a list. Decide who wi …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 27th Sep 2019

Diwali and Maha Lakshmi

Nov 7, 2012Sikhs and Hindus all the world over will celebrate Diwali, one of the most important festivals in the Hindu calendar, for five days beginning on November 13th this year. Although Diwali tra …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 27th Sep 2019

Groundhog Day – February 2nd

Jan 29, 2013Groundhog DayFebruary 2 is Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania (and all over the States). In case you don’t know, if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow on that day and retreats back …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 27th Sep 2019

Mardi Gras – February 12th

Feb 5, 2013Mardi Gras 2013Mardi Gras is the French name for Fat Tuesday. Why is it fat? The name comes from the tradition of slaughtering and feasting upon a fattened calf on the last day of Carnival …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 27th Sep 2019

Gammer Gurton’s Garland English nursery rhymes 1794

Feb 13, 2013There has been parody about this rhyme. It is interesting that something so true has survived all this time. Although there are different versions of this rhyme, the one that we have heard …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 27th Sep 2019

Family Day – February 11th

Febb 4, 2013Family Day 2013January seems like such a long time ago! Lucky for British Columbians, Family Day was originally created to give people time to spend with their families but it also provide …

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