TRADITIONS
The Poinsettia, Mexico’s Traditional Christmas Plant
The poinsettia has become a traditional Christmas plant with its connections to Christmas originating...
Dongzhi: The Chinese Winter Solstice
By Natalie Nesbitt, Vision Times UK Staff Thursday, Dec. 22, is the Chinese winter solstice known...
The Origins of the Christmas Tree
By Sellainne Cathry, Vision Times UK Staff Since ancient times, many cultures have seen trees as sacred...
Potpourri Project: Brighten Any Season With Hand-Crafted, All-Natural, Scented Gifts
Potpourri has long been used as a means to freshen the scent of indoor spaces, but it wasn’t always pretty...
Why Standardized Tests Are Not as Valuable as They Once Were
Standardized testing, as we know it today, originated in ancient China. Used as a system to gather the...
Healing Herbs and Spices of India, Part VI – Chia Seeds
You may have heard that chia seeds are a healthy addition to your diet that can also help you lose weight...
Common Products With Toxins and Their Healthy Alternatives, Part II – Candles
Although artificial light has become indispensable since the 19th century invention of the light bulb...
Healing Houseplants: Do Your Potted Plants Have Medicinal Value?
The simple presence of plants in our environment is known to be beneficial in many ways — they help reduce...
Li Bai: The Star of China’s Golden Age of Poetry
If any verses of ancient Chinese poetry continue to uplift the spirit and impress the intellect of today...