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5 Reasons Why Everyone Should Visit Paris

David Babinec — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:12:48 +0000

If for no other reason, Paris should be visited at least once because of the sheer variety of experiences that you can enjoy during a trip. Like London or New York, Paris is a city of contrasts, from the high romance of dining and culture, through to the bohemian sections of the city, and the…

Best Month to Visit France: Carnival of Nice 2013

David Babinec — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 16:45:46 +0000

February: The Best Month to Visit France You are free to visit France anytime of the year. However, if you wish to share with the fun and enjoyment of the various festivities it offers then you should consider visiting it in the month of February. Share the entertainment provided by the Annual Carnival of Nice…

3 Excellent Family Trips In Paris

David Babinec — Sun, 27 May 2012 11:12:14 +0000

Paris is a city that is bursting with history and culture. It’s a haven for holiday makers who want to enjoy the finer things. You can explore art in the Musee d’Orsey and the Louvre to marvelling at the architecture of places such as the Arc d’Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. Alternatively, as a family,…

5 Top Places to Visit While in Paris

David Babinec — Fri, 25 May 2012 17:05:05 +0000

There are different places and sights in Paris that have the potential to attract the attention of tourists. Would you like to see the beauty of this city? If you are planning to enjoy this city in full then it is important to visit its most popular and famous tourist attractions. How to find such…

All Saints Day: What is & When is?

David Babinec — Sun, 13 May 2012 16:26:39 +0000

What is All Saints Day ? All Saints Day – 1 November 2012, 2013 etc The day on which all Christians have a feast in honor of all saints of the church. This observance was first ordered by Pope Gregory IV in 837 and back in medieval England it was also called All Hallows, and…

Remembrance Day 2012

David Babinec — Tue, 08 May 2012 07:57:14 +0000

Remembrance Day 2012 Remembrance Day (is also know as Poppy Day or Armistice Day) – 11 November 2012 – Second Sunday in November in Remembrance of people killed during the two World Wars. This special day was set aside to remember all men and women who was killed during World War I and II. This…

Boxing Day 2012

David Babinec — Mon, 07 May 2012 12:33:54 +0000

Boxing Day, 26 December 2012 Boxing Day – 26 December 2012 – Recognized Bank Holiday (The Day after Christmas Day) According to historians, this day was developed due to servants having to work on Christmas Day, but were allowed to take the following day off. Servants were also given presents by their employers as they…

All World Public Holidays & Festivals in 2012

David Babinec — Fri, 04 May 2012 11:06:25 +0000

Calendars of Public Holidays in your country Irish Public Holidays - Calendar of public holidays in Republic of Ireland, their dates and meanings. Malaysia Public Holiday - Holiday calendar of Malaysia public holidays & festivals, and their dates and meanings. French Public Holidays - Dates and meanings of national holidays & festivals in France. Victorian Public Holidays - Victorian…

Labor Day 2012

David Babinec — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:09:18 +0000

Labor Day Observances In the USA, people give great importance to Labor Day, which are normally observed on the first Monday in September each year. This year it will be celebrated on September 3rd, 2012. Most Americans view Labor Day as the symbolic end of summer and as the beginning of college football and the…

French Public Holidays 2012: Calendar

David Babinec — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:52:25 +0000

Public Holidays In France 2012 French has public holidays which indicate its Roman Catholic roots and other public holidays celebrating landmarks in the country’s history. Being part of United Europe France shares many of its public holidays with other European countries. Calendar of French Public Holidays in 2012 New Year’s Day – 1st January The…