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The history of Christmas dates back over 4000 years as the various custom and tradition associated with the festival of Christmas were celebrated centuries before the birth of Christ. The exact day of the Christ child's birth has never been pinpointed. Traditions say that it has been celebrated since the year 98 AD. In 137 AD the Bishop of Rome ordered the birthday of the Christ Child celebrated as a solemn feast. In 350 AD another Bishop of Rome, Julius I, choose December 25th as the observance of Christmas.
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Apart from the fun and enjoyment, knowing the religious aspect of Christmas is equally important. As per the Bible, there is no set of rules or procedure, according to which Christmas has to be celebrated. Thus, there is an immense number of customs that surround Christmas, and it varies from country to country.
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Disturbing poverty report |
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Minister Hon. Nazim Burke
Finance Minister Hon. Nazim Burke has described a draft report on poverty assessment in Grenada as “quite disturbing.’’
The Country Poverty Assessment – carried out over a period from 2008 to 2009 – was undertaken by the Trinidad and Tobago firm, Kari Consultants Limited, with support from the Caribbean Development Bank.
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Former PM Threatens To Sue Local Media Houses |
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DR.Mitchell
Former Grenada Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell is threatening to sue local media houses who published stories about his wife being caught with a diplomatic passport in her possession at the Maurice Bishop International Airport last month.
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Developing a water strategy |
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Beausejour pond one of the island's water supplies
The Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs, led by Senator George Prime, has initiated a public relations campaign as part of what is being described as a “proactive and strategic approach’’ for dealing with the islands’ long, dry weather spell. This initiative will include the promotion of the wise use of water.
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