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Bhogi is celebrated to mark the end of the old and the beginning of the new-both materially and symbolically. It is observed mainly in parts of South India as the first day of the Pongal festival, honoring renewal, gratitude, and preparation for a fresh agricultural cycle. At its core, Bhogi is about letting go: people discard old, unused items and welcome change, prosperity, and seasonal transition. The traditional Bhogi bonfire represents the burning away of negativity, stagnation, and the past year’s burdens. ...

Bhogi is celebrated to mark the end of the old and the beginning of the new, both agriculturally and symbolically. It is observed mainly in South India as the first day of the Pongal/Makar Sankranti harvest cycle. The festival centers on letting go of the past-old possessions, old habits, and old hardships-and welcoming renewal, prosperity, and seasonal change. At its core, Bhogi is a harvest-aligned cultural ritual. It acknowledges the role of nature, especially rain and sunlight, in sustaining crops, and it signals a fresh start before the main harvest celebrations begin. ...

Black History Month is celebrated to recognize, document, and understand the historical experiences, contributions, and struggles of Black people that were systematically ignored, minimized, or excluded from mainstream education and public narratives for generations. In practical terms, it exists because standard history curricula in many countries-especially the United States-failed to fully account for Black achievements beyond slavery and civil rights protests. The month provides structured time to correct that imbalance, not to replace broader history, but to complete it. ...

We celebrate Earth Day to recognize that human activity has a direct impact on the planet-and that protecting the environment requires collective awareness, responsibility, and action. Earth Day exists to remind governments, businesses, and individuals that clean air, safe water, fertile soil, and a stable climate are not guaranteed; they must be protected deliberately. At its core, Earth Day is not a holiday or a symbolic gesture. It is an annual checkpoint: a moment to assess how human behavior is affecting the Earth and to push for changes that reduce environmental damage and support long-term sustainability. ...

Makar Sankranti is celebrated in India to mark the sun’s transition into the zodiac sign Capricorn (Makara) and the start of its northward journey (Uttarayan). This astronomical shift has been observed for thousands of years and is associated with longer days, shorter nights, and the gradual end of winter. In practical terms, the festival celebrates renewal, harvest, and seasonal change. It is one of the few Indian festivals based on the solar calendar, which is why it usually falls on January 14 or 15 every year. ...

We celebrate Makar Sankranti to mark the Sun’s transition into the zodiac sign Makara (Capricorn), which signals the start of longer days and the gradual end of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. In practical terms, it represents a shift toward warmth, growth, and agricultural renewal. Unlike most Hindu festivals, which follow the lunar calendar, Makar Sankranti is based on the solar calendar, which is why it falls on or around January 14 every year. The festival blends astronomy, agriculture, and cultural gratitude-especially toward the Sun, crops, and nature. ...

We celebrate Sankranti because it marks a solar transition-the moment the Sun moves from one zodiac sign to another. The most widely celebrated form, Makar Sankranti, occurs when the Sun enters Capricorn (Makara). This shift has been observed for centuries as a signal of seasonal change, agricultural renewal, and longer daylight in the Northern Hemisphere. In practical terms, Sankranti is a celebration of nature’s rhythm: the end of harsh winter conditions, the start of a more favorable farming period, and a time traditionally associated with harvest, abundance, and gratitude. ...

We study geography to understand how the world works as a connected system of places, people, and environments. Geography explains where things are, why they are there, and how human and natural systems influence each other. It helps us make sense of climate, resources, populations, borders, cities, disasters, and global relationships-both locally and worldwide. In practical terms, geography teaches us spatial thinking: how location, distance, environment, and movement shape real-world outcomes. This knowledge directly affects daily decisions, from where cities grow to how governments respond to climate change or supply chain disruptions. ...

Bhogi is celebrated to mark the end of the old agricultural cycle and the beginning of a new one. It is a harvest-related festival observed mainly in South India, especially in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka. The core idea is renewal-discarding the old, welcoming the new, and giving thanks for the year’s harvest. Traditionally, people burn old or unused items in a Bhogi bonfire, symbolizing the letting go of the past and preparing for a fresh start. Bhogi is observed on the day before Makar Sankranti, making it the opening day of the larger harvest festival period. ...

Crypto is up today because buyers currently outweigh sellers, usually driven by a mix of macroeconomic signals, market positioning, and short-term sentiment shifts. On most “up” days, there is no single cause. Prices rise when traders collectively believe conditions are slightly more favorable than they were yesterday-whether due to easing financial pressure, positive signals from traditional markets, or relief from recent uncertainty. In simple terms: nothing “mystical” happened overnight. The market reacted to new or reinterpreted information, and momentum followed. ...

Makar Sankranti is celebrated to mark the Sun’s transition into the zodiac sign Capricorn (Makara). This astronomical event signals the end of the winter solstice phase and the beginning of longer days in the Northern Hemisphere. In simple terms, it represents the Sun’s northward movement (Uttarayan), which has been historically associated with renewal, prosperity, and positive energy. Unlike many Indian festivals based on lunar calendars, Makar Sankranti is tied to the solar calendar. This is why it usually falls on the same date every year-around January 14 or 15. ...

Milwaukee is called “Cream City” because of the distinctive cream-colored bricks used in many of its 19th-century buildings. These bricks were locally made from clay found in southeastern Wisconsin. When fired, the clay produced bricks with a light cream or yellowish hue, giving much of the city a uniform, pale appearance. The nickname has nothing to do with dairy, milk, or cream, despite Wisconsin’s reputation as “America’s Dairyland.” It is a reference to architecture and materials, not agriculture. ...

Sankranti is celebrated to mark the Sun’s transition from one zodiac sign to another-most importantly, the Sun’s movement into Capricorn (Makara). This event, called Makar Sankranti, signifies the end of the winter solstice period and the beginning of longer days, warmer weather, and a new agricultural cycle. In simple terms, Sankranti celebrates a solar shift that has practical meaning for farming, seasonal change, and daily life. Unlike many festivals based on the lunar calendar, Sankranti follows the solar calendar, which is why it falls around January 14 each year with little variation. ...

The Ethiopian calendar is about 7 to 8 years behind the Gregorian calendar because it uses a different calculation for the birth year of Jesus Christ and follows an older method of determining leap years and New Year’s Day. It is not “behind” due to an error or delay. It is a deliberate, historically consistent system that developed independently and continues to be used officially in Ethiopia today. In short: Two calendars, same historical events, different starting point. ...

The market is down today because investors are reassessing risk in response to a mix of economic signals, policy expectations, and short-term positioning - not because of a single catastrophic event. In most cases, a market drop reflects uncertainty or repricing, not panic or collapse. Markets move down when enough investors decide that near-term risks outweigh near-term rewards. That decision can be driven by interest-rate expectations, inflation data, corporate earnings outlooks, geopolitical developments, or simply the realization that prices had run ahead of fundamentals. ...