Articles of category "California's Central Coast"

Picture this: You are driving along a winding road snuggled in the Santa Lucia mountains while looking down at the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Big Sur is where the mountains meet the sea. Located along the coast of central California, Big Sur is a magnificently beautiful place to hike, camp, dine, relax, and connect with nature. If you are planning a romantic get-a-way, relaxing trip to commune with nature, or an adventurous trek into untamed land, then consider Big Sur.

Visit cultural Cambria, California, and enjoy access to thirty unique art galleries. Stunning ocean views, a European castle, and live music all add to the appeal of this city. Or go to nearby La Selva Beach and soak up some sand and sun. If you are looking for a place to relax and unwind, this is the destination for you! Whatever your pleasure, Cambria is sure to please!

Hannuka... Hannakuh... Hannukah... Channukah and even Channakuh! Spelled in different ways all over the world. But despite regional differences in spelling, the celebration of Hannuka remains a celebration that has its history firmly rooted in the past. The Hannuka celebration recognizes the victory of the Maccabees over the Hellenistic Syrians in a revolt that took place around 165 BC. Ever since then, the event is commemorated. The eight-branched candle-holder - commonly known as a Menorah - is lit for 8 consecutive evenings as part of the celebration.

While the spelling of Chanukkah has changed over the years to Hanukkah and then Hanukah, the story of Hanukah has remained the same. It is the story of a miracle. The following article shares some added information concerning the historic events that led up to that miracle. The following look at history gives to Hanukah a fuller and richer meaning.