25 Fascinating Facts About The Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel has the same dimensions as the Temple of Solomon, as described in the Old Testament.
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13 Christmas Eve Facts & Traditions
Most of Austria, Germany, Poland & Switzerland open their Christmas gifts on Christmas Eve instead of Christmas Day.
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Who Was John the Baptist?
According to the Gospels in the New Testament, John baptized Jesus himself in the river Jordan.
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The Nativity Play Vs The Biblical Account
In the traditional Nativity Play, the Bible doesn't mention anything about Mary riding a donkey to reach Bethlehem.
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Why Do We Give Gifts At Christmas?
In the 13th Century, French Nun's made and gave gifts to the needy on the eve of St. Nicholas.
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Facts About The Garden Of Eden
According to the first book of the Old Testament, the Garden of Eden was an earthly paradise, home to the first man & woman.
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The Twelve Gods of Mount Olympus
The first Olympic Games were held in Elis, a site in Ancient Greece. They were held in honor of the infamous Greek Gods.
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What Is Buddhism? Here Are 20 Facts You Should Know
Buddhists don't believe in a god or gods. Neither do they worship the Buddha; they do however, follow the teachings of the Buddha.
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The Belief In Reincarnation
According to Buddhism and Hinduism, the man or woman is reborn in accordance with how they lived their previous life.
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The Superstition & Truth Behind Magpies
According to Christianity the magpie bird represents the devil because one was sat on Jesus’ cross when he was crucified.
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30 Facts About Mormonism
Did you know that the LDS church was founded by Joseph Smith on April 6, 1830?
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Why Do We Send Christmas Cards?
The first Christmas card created had hand drawn images of adults and children raising their wine glasses in a toast.
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