Rasma Raisters
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My passions are writing and creating poetry. I write for several sites online and have four themed blogs on Wordpress. Please follow me on Twitter.
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Deck Your Home with Christmas Plants
Amaryllis is a lovely flower used for Christmas décor. The plant is vibrant red or red and white mix, making the holiday bright. Amaryllis is a plant that grows from a bulb and can be bought with the bulb already planted in a pot. You can grow it on your own in the autumn in warm climates or in a greenhouse. The flower will be in full bloom six weeks after planting.
By Rasma Raisters3 months ago in Earth
Impressive Artwork of Edouard Manet
French realism artist Edouard Manet created some of the most controversial paintings of the 19th century. The artist traveled across Europe during the 1850s and studied the artworks of some of the most renowned artists in history. He developed a style that formed the bridge between realism art and impressionist art.
By Rasma Raisters3 months ago in Art
Traditional European Holiday Cookies
Christmas is the time for baking cookies. To give you an idea of the kind of sweet treats you can make that come from Europe, here are pictures and descriptions of traditional holiday cookies from different European countries.
By Rasma Raisters3 months ago in Feast
Dazzled by Christmas Trees
Brazil You have to see it to believe it in Rio de Janeiro at the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. The Christmas tree stands 60 meters tall and has been designed to blend in with the Lagoa landscape, complementary to the greenery, the city, and its people. It is the world’s largest floating Christmas tree.
By Rasma Raisters3 months ago in Wander
Imagine Animals at Christmas
Camels Camels brought the wise men to the baby Jesus. The Three Wise Men or Magi traveled to Bethlehem on camels and these animals are included in Nativity scenes. There are three species of camel – dromedary with one hump, Bactrian and wild Bactrian both having two humps. They are members of the Camelidae family that also includes llamas and alpacas.
By Rasma Raisters3 months ago in Earth
Amazing Birds of Central America
Bare-necked umbrella birds are unusual with awkward hairdos and bizarre courtship displays. The male birds have throat sacs on their chests that they inflate and resemble giant ripe tomatoes, making grunts, deep chuckles, and dry coughs to increase their appeal. Bare-necked umbrella birds live only in forests, and their diet consists mainly of fruits.
By Rasma Raisters3 months ago in Earth
