Epiphany-Commonly known as Three Kings’ Day in the United States, is on January 6. It celebrates the three wise men’s visit to baby Jesus and also remembers his baptism, according to the Christian Bible’s events. The United States (US) Virgin Islands observe the day as a public holiday. Ash Wednesday-Some Christians in the United States attend special Ash Wednesday church services. This includes students who attend Catholic and other church schools. Priests usually place blessed ashes in form of the cross on individuals’ foreheads to remind them of mortality, sorrow for sins, change, and forgiveness. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lenten discipline for observant Christians. It is traditionally a time of fasting and prayer in preparation for receiving or reaffirming baptism at Easter. For some Christians, Lent is a time to think about one’s life choices and mortality, as well as reflect on life directions. It serves as a wakeup call for some Christians. There are also those who ...
Dear Aliyah's Company,
ReplyDeleteToday is the morning of your trip. You wake up and smile and say, "We're going to Maryland, Yeah!" We get ready quickly and head out of the door. You are such a big girl as you help to carry your bags out to the car. At the airport we check in and say goodbye to your dad. We have to go through the security check in twice because the machine beeped as I walked through it. Finally, we arrive at the gate and wait until it is time to board the plane. On the plane you ask me if you have ever flown before? I answer, "yes, you flew to Maryland when you were 6 months old and 4 years old. It has been 4 years since you have traveled in an airplane. We both look at each other and smile as the airplane's engines roar and we feel and see the plane slant at an angle as it goes up, up and away!
Travel buddy