Journeying to Valhalla: Asatru Funerary Traditions

Many cultures from all over the world believe in an afterlife where the dead can go to rest. Some ancient Norse people hoped to find themselves in Valhalla, a realm where those deemed worthy resided with the all-father d ...

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Raising Children as a Widower or Widow

Losing someone close to you is hard no matter what, but the pain is often multiplied when it's your significant other. Whether it was something tragic and unexpected or something you anticipated was coming for a while, i ...

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Break Tradition With These Engagement Ring Ideas

Marriage has been around a long time. In all of human history, there have been some interesting traditions to come and go related to weddings. The engagement ring, for example, is a symbol that experts believe came about ...

Category: Wedding Planning

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Simple Ways To Announce Your Engagement

Engagements make for big news. While you might feel like you want to keep your engagement as small and as intimate as possible, you are eventually going to need to spread the news to the people you care about. Nowadays, ...

Category: Marriage Society

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Wedding Reception Cash Bars: A Sensible Move or an Etiquette No-No?

Traditions and etiquette standards have changed a lot within the last 50 years, shifting as our social landscape has altered and technological innovations have impacted our daily lives. Some customs that would have been ...

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Unique Funeral Ceremonies of Different Religions

Every single major religion throughout history has placed huge significance on dying and what comes after death. Whether a religion believes in an afterlife or reincarnation, each religion has guidelines for how to condu ...

Category: Get Ordained Funeral Ceremonies

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Tips for Getting Through Constant Business Trips

For most people, being separated from a spouse for a long period of time can be difficult and stressful. After all, isn't one of the perks of marriage that you get to be together most of the time? This is true for most, ...

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Simple Ways To Find Your Spiritual Center

Life can often be harsh and unforgiving. For every wonderful victory you experience, you are bound to have a crushing defeat. While no one really looks forward to these low points, they can be crucial to becoming a stron ...

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The Importance of Spending Time Alone

Listening to yourself and hearing your own thoughts can be incredibly important. Whether you use this time to pray, work out issues in your life, or think about imaginative ideas, spending time alone is a good practice t ...

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Avoid These Common Proposal Mistakes

The decision to get married can be an exciting one to make with your significant other. Of course, it all begins with the proposal. While a conversation beforehand is the norm these days, the proposal is still the &ldquo ...

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