on January 6, it commemorates the presentation of Jesus to the three Wise Men: Balthazar, Melchior and Gaspard. This feast, which has a different symbolic meaning depending on the denomination, is moreover associated with the tradition of 'pulling out the kings'. What is the symbolic meani ...
This symbol first appeared at the 1928 Olympic Games. Nowadays, the Olympic flame is an essential element of the Olympic Games ceremony. Yet, it did not appear at the first Games of the modern era in 1896! It was not until July 28, 1928, during the Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, that this tradition ...
that associated this character with Christmas It is thanks to Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and his ballet The Nutcracker that this character has become a symbol of Christmas. Indeed, in Tchaikovsky's ballet, this figurine comes to life for the duration of a dream, during the night of Christmas Eve. I ...
cellence, I mean of course the eagle that appears on the city's coat of arms since 1431! Not only does the king ride a giant red eagle and wear this symbol on his crown, but he holds an eagle with spread wings on his left arm and a nest containing small animated eaglets in his right hand. The ...
cus: the national flower The first of the 3 iconic flowers of Malaysia is the Hibiscus Rosa sinesis, which is the national flower. It was chosen as a symbol by the government in 1960 because it is very common on Malaysian soil. It is a red colored hibiscus often depicted on souvenirs you may brin ...
A revolution is underway This symbol composed of 24 lines is so common that we don't even see it anymore... And yet, it's been more than half a century since the barcode has been generalized on packaging, from the package of cookies to the bottle of mineral water. In the coming years, however, t ...
king Guinness, and dressing in green clothing. On this occasion, it's common to dress up as an Irish leprechaun and wear a shamrock, which is another symbol of the country. However, originally, the color associated with Saint Patrick's Day was not green but blue! In fact, the Order of Saint Patrick ...
The symbol of France The Eiffel Tower, which has become the symbol of France and its capital, is a puddled iron tower built by Gustave Eiffel and his collaborators for the 1889 World's Fair. Originally named the 300-metre tower, the monument was thought by Eiffel to be a 'summary of contemporary ...
to 2024, the designation 'winter tyres' will cover all tyres identified by one of the M+S, M.S or M&S markings or by the joint presence of the alpine symbol marking (recognised as 3PMSF for 3 Peak Mountain Snow Flake) and one of the M+S, M.S or M&S markings. As of November 1, 2024, the winter tir ...
1- They are jewels created from fossils If you go on vacation in the Digne-les-Bains area, you may see a recurring local symbol at the Gassendi Museum in particular: a 5-pointed star. This symbol refers to the pentacrines, fossils in the shape of small stars that are said to have been discovered ...
ntraction of 'QR code phishing'). To avoid being tricked by hackers, be especially cautious when a QR code is simply stuck on a package. When this symbol is not printed on the carton or inserted into the box of a product, there is no proof of its origin for you. 2- Limit your actions after fl ...
garden. This plant is often represented in Buddhist temples or cultivated near these sacred places. Indeed, in Buddhist culture, the lotus flower is a symbol of purification, reincarnation, and rebirth. The growth of this flower, which grows in muddy water and rises to reach the light, is also co ...
gular personality. This distinction will be awarded after one or more stays conducted anonymously by the Michelin Guide's selection teams. With this new hotel symbol, the Michelin Guide teams aim to steer travelers towards characterful accommodations that offer much more than just a room for the ni ...
nch administration. They use legal references and a deceptive visual identity with the blue, white, and red colors of the French flag, as well as the symbol of Marianne and logos similar to official logos... According to the DGCCRF, one million people are deceived every year by this type of online ...
2024 Olympics. Some 600 torchbearers will carry the flame in Greece and cover more than 5,000 km across the country. On April 27, 2024, this highly symbolic flame will leave Piraeus to cross the Mediterranean aboard one of the most famous French ships: the Belem! She will arrive in Marseille on Ma ...
eeks, the Poles don't have egg battles but water battles! This tradition is known as "Wet Monday." In this predominantly Catholic country, water is a symbol of baptism and reminds residents that they need to wash away their sins. The funny custom aims to purify oneself from the past year's sins. I ...
s who provide about 90% of the flowers used, from local growers. The main plants are gerberas, daisies, irises, roses, carnations, gladioli. The mimosa, symbol of Nice, obviously occupies a privileged place in the heart of these battles. The splendor of such a corso, of typically Nice inspiration ...
he Lemon Festival has become one of the unmissable events in Menton. How has the Lemon Festival evolved to the present day? The lemon has become the symbol of the city of Menton which has chosen as an emblem and as part of the graphic charter of all its documents. The collaboration with anima ...
race, thanks to on-board cameras on motorcycles relayed by plane or helicopter. The different jerseys The yellow jersey, which has become the iconic symbol of the Tour de France, rewards the leader of the overall classification. It is decorated with the signature of Henri Desgrange, the famous HD ...
ara on December 4 is still associated today with the notion of fertility, if we are to believe the proverb: 'Well-sprouted Saint Barbara's wheat is a symbol of prosperity for the coming year'. How to make this seedling? Today, St. Barbara's wheat has become a decorative element for the Advent ...
