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Worldwide Traditions of Epiphany

04 Thursday Jan 2018

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Here we are again, the first week of a brand new year. It’s so hard to believe ChristmasGalette des Rois and New Year’s are already behind us. After much planning and preparation, the holiday season is almost over. Yes, you read that line correctly as we have one more holiday to get through before we say goodbye to the season.

Epiphany, or the Feast of the Three Kings, is observed 12 days after Christmas. The celebration is for Christians to remember the three wise men who visited Jesus, and for churches to remember when Jesus was baptized.

Epiphany means ‘revelation’ – appropriate since both of these occasions reveal that Jesus was an important figure in history. The holiday is primarily observed by Catholics and Orthodox Christians, but is celebrated all around the world:

  • In Spain, the Festival of the Three Kings is when children receive presents from their parents.
  • In France, observers might eat a flat, almond cake called “Galette des Rois.” Each cake is baked with a toy crown inside and a gold paper crown placed in the center.
  • Mexico has a celebration similar to that of France, but their cake is called “Rosca de Reyes.” In this special cake, a small figure of baby Jesus is hidden; whoever finds the figure in their cake is the ‘Godparent’ of Jesus for that year.
  • In Austria, some people create a special chalk sign as a reminder of the wise men. The inscription of the sign is made by splitting the year into two and writing the initials of the wise men (Casper, Melchior and Balthazar.) This year’s sign would read 20*C*M*B*18. This tradition is believed to protect the household for the next year.
  • In Belgium, children take part in activity similar to that of US trick-or-treating. Kids sometimes dress up as wise men and go door-to-door singing songs. In exchange for music, residents give the children money or candy.
  • In Ireland, Epiphany can be known as “Nollaig na mBean” or Women’s Christmas. On this day, women would take the day off, and men would tend to the housework and cooking. (We like the sound of this one!)

Click here to see more worldwide traditions from WhyChristmas.com.

For many of us who don’t celebrate the holiday, Epiphany is seen as the perfect day to take down decorations and settle back into the usual routine.

From all of us at Lions Pride, we hope you had an enjoyable, restful holiday season.

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World Health Day 2017

06 Thursday Apr 2017

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Depressions Let's TalkThe countdown is on! Tomorrow is not only Friday but also World Health Day. Each year on April 7, we celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization, with a unique opportunity to create action around a particular health topic concerning people all over the world. The 2017 World Health Day theme is depression.

You may be surprised to learn that depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. WHO estimates that more than 300 million people are living with depression, that’s increase of more than 18 percent between 2005 and 2015. Although the disease is very preventable and treatable, there is a stigma and lack of support that keeps those affected from getting the treatment they need to live healthy, productive lives.

The World Health Organization is determined to make a change by implementing the year-long campaign called, “Depression: let’s talk.”

Depression can affect anyone of any age, gender or social status, so the campaign is essentially for everyone. However, WHO has chosen to pay special attention to three age groups: adolescents and young adults, women of childbearing age and older adults over the age of 60.

Depression can cause severe mental distress and have a great impact on people’s ability to complete even seemingly simple tasks. If left untreated, it can prevent people from working and participating in daily life activities, but at worst, can lead to suicide.

Fortunately, talking with trusted confidants can often times be the first step towards recovery. The ongoing problem; however, is the fact that many of us don’t know the best way to respond to depression, but solutions are available.

The World Health Organization has put together a plethora of resources to get all of us talking about depression. Consider taking some time to learn more about the mental illness and how you can help those living with “the black dog.”

If you would like to learn more about the WHO 2017 theme of depression, visit the campaign page and find out how to get involved. Together, we can overcome the stigma often associated with depression, leading more people to seek the help they need to succeed.

Happy World Health Day from Lions Pride!

The 66th Annual Wisconsin Lions Bowling Tournament

23 Thursday Feb 2017

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It’s time to dust off your bowling shoes, wi-lions-bowling-tournamentfind your lucky ball and head over to Marshfield for the annual Wisconsin Lions Bowling Tournament. From February 25 to April 9, Stratford, Pittsville, Auburndale and Rozellville Lions Club will be hosting the 66th annual competition at Rose Bowl Lanes.

To get you in the bowling spirit, we thought it might be fun to put together bowling fun facts that you might not already know. Feel free to share after bowling a frame!

  • The first indoor bowling lanes were built in New York City in 1840, but the origins of the game can be traced back thousands of years.
  • Bowling balls were first made of wood and later (a heavy rubber) until about 1960.
  • Women weren’t allowed to bowl until the year 1917 when they got their own governing body, the Women’s National Bowling Association.
  • Nine-pin bowling is banned in every state except Texas.
  • There is no minimum weight requirement for a bowling ball.
  • The largest bowling alley in the world is located in Japan and has 116 lanes. (Wow!) The second largest is housed in Las Vegas.
  • Jennie Kelleher of Wisconsin was the first woman to bowl a perfect 300 game in 1930.

Doubles and Singles Events take place on Saturday at 10:30 am and 1 pm. Team Events will take place on Sunday at 10 am and 1 pm. Check-in times are one hour prior to the shift, and the cost to compete is $8 per team. To learn more, please click here.

All entries will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration, all tournament-related information and motel information can be found at the Pittsville Lions website. Entries will close on the last day of the tournament based on lane availability.

From all of us at Lions Pride, we wish all participating bowlers the best of luck!

 

Sources:

 

http://pinchasers.net/amazing-facts-never-knew-bowling/

http://gobowling.com/News/May-2012/bowling-facts-blog

Fun Facts About Leap Day

25 Thursday Feb 2016

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There are 365 days in a calendar year, but did you know that it actually takes the Earth Lion Leapingabout 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes and 45 seconds to rotate around the sun? To make up for the difference, every four years we are graced with an extra day called Leap Day, which is coming up this Monday.

You probably remember the number 365 ¼ from an elementary school science class, but bet you didn’t know all of the following fun facts about Leap Year (until now, of course):

  1. The chance of being born on February 29 is approximately 1 in 1,461.

    Those born on this special day are called “Leapers” or “Leaplings”, and typically celebrate their birthday on February 28 or March 1.

  1. In Leap Years, it is considered “acceptable” for women to propose to men.

    Of course, times have changed where there is nothing wrong for women to propose marriage; however, this was not always the case. Legend says that the tradition goes back to the 5th Century Ireland when St. Bridget was complaining to St. Patrick about women having to wait so long for men to propose. He agreed to let women have one day to propose, February 29.

  2. We add an additional day to the calendar, almost every 4 years.

    Julius Cesar first introduced the Leap Year in 46 BC. His only criterion was that the year must be divisible by 4. Unfortunately, this formula produced too many leap years, but wasn’t fixed until the creation of the Gregorian Calendar where two more criteria were added:

    If the year can be evenly divided by 100, it is not a leap year, unless; the year is also evenly divisible by 400 then it is a leap year.

    Many of us will never see a skipped Leap Year. The last skipped Leap Year was in 1900, and the next skipped Leap Year will be in the year 2100.Not all countries add an extra day.

  1. Rather than adding another day in February, the Chinese calendar adds an entire month every three years. Their last Leap Year was in 2015.

    In Ethiopia, the calendar consists of 13 months. The first 12 months have 30 days each and the last month has 5 days in the typical year, and 6 days in a Leap Year.

Remember, it’s not every day that we get an extra 24 hours to spend as we choose! How do you plan to spend your bonus day?

Happy Leap Day from Lions Pride!

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

08 Thursday Oct 2015

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Crucial Catch NFLIf you spent last Sunday watching football, then you probably knew it was Breast Cancer Awareness Month after seeing a couple of pairs of pink cleats and pink uniforms. Many of us are already aware of breast cancer, but forget to create an action plan to detect the disease in its early stages. Awareness is not enough to protect us from the disease.

Globally, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women the second-most common cancer overall, following closely behind lung cancer. This year alone, there will be an estimated 231,840 cases of invasive breast cancer. In addition, there will be 60,290 cases of in situ breast cancer. Of those, about 83 percent will be ductal in situ, meaning it is non-invasive, and the remainder will be lobular in situ, which is a condition that increases the risk of invasive breast cancer. In 2015, it is estimated that there will be 40,290 deaths from the disease. Breast cancer in men is rare, but can occur.

Many risks have been risked to breast cancer. Unfortunately, the two most common are uncontrollable, being a woman and getting older. Luckily, there are factors within control such as maintaining a healthy lifestyle by exercising regularly and sustaining a normal weight as well as limiting alcohol intake. Learn more about the risks.

It has been shown that 1 in 8 will be diagnosed with breast cancer sometime in her lifetime. The best way to fight is to have a plan to find the disease in its early stages. According to the American Cancer Society, when breast cancer is found early and is in the localized stage, the 5-year relative survival rate is 100 percent. Think ahead by creating an Early Detection Plan.

At Lions Pride, we know first-hand that life can get busy, but don’t let something as important as health be put on the back-burner. Take some time this month, to think about your health. If you haven’t had a mammogram in a while, schedule one. Take control of your health and encourage loved ones to do the same.