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Born to be Shorn is an annual event where one learns to appreciate first-hand all the work that goes into woolen and wool-related commodities. In traditional style, sheep are sheared, wool is washed, and wool crafting techniques are demonstrated — including knitting, felting, spinning, weaving and more. A team of
Understanding the Traditional Chinese Calendar in the Year of the Rabbit
Have you ever wondered why Chinese holidays — such as the New Year, the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the...
Sustainable Architecture: The Gassho-Zukuri Houses of Japan
Tucked in the mountains of Japan, there are traditional dwellings that could inspire future generations...
Healing Herbs of India Part VII – Saffron
When I accompanied my sister for her regular pregnancy check-up one time, I was surprised that her doctor...
The Surprising Reason You Can’t Become Tranquil in Meditation
In our daily hustle and bustle of striving to get things done, our neurons seem to be firing non-stop...
The Fabled Chronicles of Christmas Botanicals
Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, you are certainly familiar with some of the many plants associated...
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...