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Celebrate Diwali 2024 with Country Oven: Lighting Up Diwali Traditions, Festivities, and Joy

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  Celebrate Diwali 2024 with Brighten Your Home for the Festival of Lights Diwali, the festival of lights, brings joy, warmth, and togetherness. However, as we light up our homes and hearts, it's essential to think about how we can celebrate responsibly. In recent years, the focus on eco-friendly practices has grown significantly, encouraging us to embrace traditions that not only honor our heritage but also protect our planet. In 2024, let’s explore seven delightful ways to celebrate an eco-friendly Diwali that preserves the spirit of the festival while being mindful of our environment. The Significance of Diwali Diwali, celebrated over five days, marks the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. It commemorates the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana, as well as the goddess Lakshmi’s arrival to bless homes with wealth and prosperity. The lighting of diyas symbolizes the inner light that protects us from spiritual darkness. Day-by-Day Breakdown of...

International Women's Day Gifts 2018

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ON MARCH 8TH 2018 International Women's Day is annually held on March 8 to celebrate women's achievements throughout history and across nations. It is also known as the United Nations (UN) Day for Women's Rights and International Peace. WHY DO WE CELEBRATE WOMEN’S DAY ON MARCH 8TH ? 1917 Against the backdrop of the war, women in Russia again chose to protest and strike for "Bread and Peace" on the last Sunday in February (which fell on 8 March on the Gregorian calendar)  1975 During International Women's Year, the United Nations began celebrating International Women's Day on 8 March. IMPORTANCE OF CELEBRATING WOMEN’S DAY International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. "The story of women's struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist ...