Posts by Krunchin-Keith [USA]

1) Message boards : Cafe Rosetta : Team Thread (Ads only, not for discussions) (Message 69939) Posted 3 Apr 2011 by Krunchin-Keith [USA] Post: team USA has a new website and forum and is looking for new members and existing members, come on by and visit. We also suport subteams, info on this is in our forum. Join the team and a subteam or start your own. team U.S.A. for Citizens, Friends and Patriots of the United States of America One of the long-standing traditions of distributed computing projects is the formation of teams. Not just a tradition, a little healthy competition encourages active participation, to the general gain of the project. Team USA was created to show we have American pride and that good ol’ American know-how is still a reality. If you’re a patriotic American, this is the team to join. Embrace our motto of “United we stand”. If you’re not an American at all, you’re still welcome. This has always been a country with open arms.
2) Message boards : Cafe Rosetta : Holidays and Special Occasions (Message 50033) Posted 25 Dec 2007 by Krunchin-Keith [USA] Post: Peace and Goodwill to all. Please make it a safe and happy holiday season. ------------------------- Christmas is an annual holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus. Christmas festivities often combine the commemoration of Jesus' birth with various secular customs, many of which have been influenced by earlier winter festivals. The date as a birth date for Jesus is traditional, and is not considered to be his actual date of birth. In most places around the world, Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25th. Christmas Eve is the preceding day, December 24. The word "Christmas" is a contraction of two words "Christ's mass" and is derived from the Middle English Christemasse and Old English Cristes m�sse, a phrase first recorded in 1038. In early Greek versions of the New Testament, the letter Χ (chi), is the first letter of Christ (Χριστός). Since the mid-16th century Χ, or the similar Roman letter X, was used as an abbreviation for Christ. Thus, Xmas is an abbreviation for Christmas. After the conversion of Anglo-Saxons in England from their indigenous Anglo-Saxon polytheism (a form of Germanic paganism) in the very early 7th century, Christmas was called geol, which was the name of the native Germanic pre-Christian solstice festival that fell on that date. From geol, the current English word Yule is derived. Many customs associated with modern Christmas were derived from Germanic paganism. The prominence of Christmas Day increased gradually after Charlemagne was crowned on Christmas Day in 800. Around the 12th century, the remnants of the former Saturnalian traditions of the Romans were transferred to the Twelve Days of Christmas (26 December - 6 January). Christmas during the Middle Ages was a public festival, incorporating ivy, holly, and other evergreens, as well as gift-giving. Modern traditions have come to include the display of Nativity scenes, Holly and Christmas trees, the exchange of gifts and cards, and the arrival of Father Christmas or Santa Claus on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning. Popular Christmas themes include the promotion of goodwill and peace.
3) Message boards : Cafe Rosetta : Holidays and Special Occasions (Message 48943) Posted 22 Nov 2007 by Krunchin-Keith [USA] Post: Thanksgiving - Celebrated the 4th Thursday of November. In the United States, Thanksgiving is a four day weekend which usually marks a pause in school and college calendars. Most business and government workers (78% in 2007) are also given both Thanksgiving and the day after as paid holidays. Families and friends gather for a reunion, a day of thanks, and a festive meal. Thanksgiving meals are traditionally family events where certain kinds of food are served. First and foremost, turkey is the featured item in most Thanksgiving feasts (so much so that Thanksgiving is sometimes facetiously referred to as "Turkey Day"). Stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, corn, turnips, and pumpkin pie are commonly associated with Thanksgiving dinner. Often guests bring food items or help with cooking in the kitchen as part of a happy, communal meal. In keeping with the holiday theme of giving thanks, during the socializing or meal, people talk about what they are thankful for or tell about experiences during the past year which have caused them to feel grateful. Read more about this holiday in wikipedia NOT
4) Message boards : Cafe Rosetta : HAPPY 4TH OF JULY! (Message 42968) Posted 1 Jul 2007 by Krunchin-Keith [USA] Post: America's Independence Day - Fourth of July. In the United States, Independence Day (commonly known as "the Fourth of July", "July 4th" or "America Day") is a federal holiday celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, beer, picnics, baseball games, and various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Fireworks have been associated with the Fourth of July since 1777. read more about it in the wiki which explains history, interesting facts and how we celebrate this day.