So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Understanding the Different Meanings of Birthstones

By Greg Pierce


Even during the mythical times, birthstones have been in existence. A high priest, according to biblical texts, fashioned a symbolic breast plate with 12 gemstones that represent the 12 tribes of Israel and later to connected to the zodiac. These gemstones are also linked to the Julian calendar, having twelve months and each month is represented by a stone.

Every month has a distinct stone color and each birthstone is represented by a set of traits that make up an individual and make each one unique from one another. People are bewitched by the brilliant splay of light and are as captivated by the thought that their characters are deeply connected to their birthstones. Those who were born on the month of April, for example, with diamonds as birthstone, are believed to be active, strong-willed, and intellectually superior, romantic and love attention. Such qualities may be also linked to the characteristics of diamonds which signify love, strength and eternity. Whether it is purely imagination or coincidence, nobody knows it.

Many people believe that birthstones have a direct and profound effect on our mentality. Considered as living energy, these gems possess certain energies that can be both positive and negative. Birthstones have a colossal effect in almost every aspect of their life in the Chinese communities all over the world. The choices of Chinese businessmen are sometimes based on and buoyed by their birthstones. Also, these hav been proven to have a significant influence on decisions in terms of family and personal relationships, marriage, career path and even friendships.

Birthstones are also believed to have healing or balancing properties. Although such stones are imbued with both negative and positive energies just like our bodies, their presence balances the energies within us resulting to kinder energies for our benefit.

Like an heirloom, birthstones have been adapted to the modern way of living. Since birthstones have a profound effect on our daily existence, merchants have come-up with various items for household and corporate as well as in fashion that represent birthstones. Today, birthstone jewelries are not just being worn and paraded by ordinary people but also big stars are seen wearing accessories such as rings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, watches and clothes adorned with their birthstones while their homes are decorated with an assortment of crystal decors that promote good luck, good health, good life and good career.




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