Jonathan Calos
Between work, bills and packed calendars, most young couples rarely get real time alone together. A great trip fixes that. Whether you’re planning a honeymoon, celebrating an anniversary or just need a reset, the right destination makes all the difference. We’ve picked the 7 best holiday destinations for young couples, covering beach escapes, city breaks, … Read more
The best holiday party activities for work are low-pressure, team-based, and optional. Good examples are trivia, a white elephant gift exchange, cookie decorating, and volunteering. Pick two or three that suit your team’s size and budget, and skip anything that forces people to perform or drink. This guide covers 15 holiday activities for a work … Read more
What is the most auspicious day to buy mobile phone? Friday, Wednesday and Thursday are the best weekdays to buy a mobile phone as per astrology. The most auspicious dates are Akshaya Tritiya, Dhanteras, Diwali, Guru Pushya and Ravi Pushya Yoga, along with any day with a Shubh Muhurat in the Hindu Panchang. Best days … Read more
A complete first year teacher checklist covering classroom setup, lesson planning, classroom management, and paperwork. What does a first year teacher need before school starts? A first year teacher needs four things in place before the first bell rings: a functional classroom setup, a basic classroom management plan, the first two weeks of lessons drafted, … Read more
Tu Bishvat 2027 begins at sundown on Friday, January 22, and ends at nightfall on Saturday, January 23. The holiday falls on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shevat, which corresponds to Hebrew year 5787, one of four “New Years” mentioned in the Mishnah and historically used as a boundary marker for calculating … Read more
When is Purim 2027? Purim 2027 begins at sundown on Monday, March 22, 2027, and ends at nightfall on Tuesday, March 23, 2027. This corresponds to the 14th of Adar II, 5787, on the Hebrew calendar. Because Purim follows the Hebrew lunar calendar rather than the Gregorian calendar, its date shifts every year. In 2027, … Read more
The Jewish holidays in 2029 begin with Tu BiShvat on January 30 and run through Asara B’Tevet on December 16. Because the Hebrew calendar is lunisolar, 2029 spans two Hebrew years — 5789 (through September) and 5790 (from September onward) — so the dates shift earlier or later compared to 2028 and 2030. Every Jewish … Read more
Mahalaya 2026 falls on Saturday, October 10, 2026. This date marks the end of Pitru Paksha (the fortnight for honoring ancestors) and the start of Devi Paksha, the countdown to Durga Puja. If you’re planning ancestral rituals, a Bengali festival calendar, or travel around Durga Puja, this is the one date to lock in for … Read more
Diwali 2027 falls on Friday, October 29, 2027, according to Drik Panchang, the reference lunar calendar used across India. The festival itself spans five days, opening with Dhanteras on October 27 and closing with Bhai Dooj on October 31. Diwali, also spelled Deepavali, is the Hindu festival of lights and one of the most widely … Read more
Deepavali 2027 falls on Thursday, October 28, 2027, and it’s gazetted as Singapore’s official public holiday for the festival. Since the date lands on a weekday rather than a Sunday, there’s no in-lieu day this year, but taking a single day of leave on Friday, October 29 stretches it into a four-day weekend. Deepavali 2027 … Read more