Saturday, March 31, 2018
Its Easter Monday, The 4 day long weekend after winter !! Know what it is and how to celebrate at PartsAvatar !!
After a long
cold winter, the four day weekend of Easter Monday is coming!! Do you know why
we celebrate Easter Monday? What do people do on this eve?? Well, if you don’t
know, then keep on scrolling to know the answers-Brought to you by PartsAvatar Replacement Parts!
Multicoloured
eggs, cute bunny rabbits are waiting this April! Easter Monday is a time to
spend with your family and loved ones! Let us know about the Easter Monday and
its significance in this article!
What is Easter Monday all about??
It has religious significance, because it is the day after
Christians believe the messiah returned to earth. In Canada, Easter Monday is a
Christian holiday that celebrates the death and resurrection of Jesus. It is believed
that on Good Friday, Jesus was crucified and laid to rest in a tomb.
It was
then discovered that Jesus had risen on Easter Sunday. So on religious
accounts, it is the day when Jesus is believed to have returned to earth. It is
believed that Jesus stayed for 40 days appearing to believers and giving
ministry. He healed the sick and proved to doubters that he is son of God.
According to Christians, he ascended to heaven after 40 days.
Do you know why we call it Easter? Easter is derived from
word “Ostara” or “Eostre”, a pagan goddess of fertility. However, the holiday’s
name is also said to have been derived from Pesach- the Hebrew name of Passover,
a Jewish holiday.
It is also believed that the last supper took place during
the specific part of Passover traditions.
The name “Easter Monday” varies from place to place. For
instance, the day after Easter is also called Bright Monday, Wet Monday or
Renewal Monday.
In Canada according to Employment standards act, it is a
statutory holiday throughout all the Canada except British Columbia.
The Easter egg
Without Easter eggs there is no fun of Easter. But why do we
engage in egg hunting games or moreover, do you know why eggs are seen as
symbolic figure of Easter?
Well, Eggs symbolize new life, as Jesus began his new life
after his resurrection on Easter Sunday and cracked eggs symbolize the cracked
tomb. Eggs also recall the shape of the stone that rolled away on Easter Sunday
from the tomb that held Jesus’ body.
Modern eastern celebrations revolve around eggs. They are
painted in different patterns, rolled down the hill and eaten if they are of
chocolate variety.
Celebrating Easter
Monday in Canada!
Several Canadian Christians attend non secular services on Easter
Monday. They mark their vacations with family gatherings, food, eggs hunts or exchanging
chocolate eggs as gifts.
A less commonly practiced Christian belief is scented water.
In past Churchgoers, would return from the church with holy water scented with
perfume. They used to sprinkle that holy water on their pets, loved ones and throughout
their home to lay good into these. “May you never wither” was often uttered
during this event. Some Orthodox Church going families still engage in this
tradition to purify their house and loved ones with holy water.
Feast is the most loved and common celebratory event among
Canadians. Families get together and enjoy a large dinner in the company of
their loved ones. Mashed Potatoes, gravy, turkey, ham, beets, carrots and
stuffing can be commonly found in a traditional Easter Monday feast! Family
members say graces before the meal.
Several craft shows, outdoor exhibitions and other family
friendly activities are organized during Easter Monday. Local organizations,
host pancake breakfast for every age group.
Easter egg hunt is a real pleasure for every age group. Many
parks organize Easter egg hunt competition where adults hide painted eggs and
children have fun in hunting these chocolate treats. Easter Monday celebrations
may differ from country to country and culture to culture as the Bible does not
recount what happened on Easter Monday. Let us see how every country celebrates
Easter Monday.
Easter Monday in
Australia
Easter Monday is seen as a public holiday in Australia.
Sporting events like oak bank Easter racing carnival, Australian three
peaks race in Tasmania and stawell gift in Victoria are popular among them.
Easter Monday in
Hungary
Easter Monday is also known as Ducking Monday in Hungary
because Men visit women and ask for
permission for sprinkling holy water by reciting Easter poem and they get eggs(chocolate
mostly) in exchange.
Easter Monday in
Ireland
In Ireland, Easter Monday is a day of remembrance for the men
and women who sacrificed themselves in the Easter rising which began on Easter
Monday 1916.
Easter Monday in UK
Easter Monday is a bank holiday in United Kingdom. It’s
interesting to see that people in Leicestershire hold a bottle kicking match
and hard pie scramble on this day.
Easter Monday in US
In US, Easter Monday is largely ignored and is not a federal
holiday. Even so, some regions still celebrate it and it is a part of spring
break of some states.
Have you ever heard about White House Easter egg roll? It is
the most notable celebration of US that happens in white house and sponsored by
the President. There are many fun activities like live music and cooking demonstrations
by world class chefs held during this event.
The history of white house hosting egg roll goes back to
1870s when kids in Washington DC would take their Easter eggs to Capitol Hill
to roll them. The congress soon passed the bill to outlaw egg rolling in the
capitol.
After this some kids approached the then president Rutherford
Hayes for a place to roll their Easter eggs. He issued an order that allowed
egg rolling to take place on white house grounds.
Easter Monday in other
parts of world
In Guyana, people fly kites on this day which is made on Holy
Saturday, the Saturday before Easter.
People in Netherlands have festive breakfast and go for
hiking on this day.
In Asian countries like Hong Kong, people hold special events
of painting Easter eggs and Easter egg races.
Similarly in Portugal and Italy, people go on picnics.
So, Bottom line?? Well, whether you like to spend your Easter
Monday in a traditional way or modern way, just create your own memorable
event. PartsAvatar Auto Parts hope you find your own special way to have fun on
this great day!!
Friday, March 30, 2018
Is your Car AC increasing your fuel consumption?? Replace car cooling depot and car parts at PartsAvatar Car Parts Online.
Take it easy
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your car’s air conditioner is something which you can
drive without especially if you are inhabitant for summery climate. Cooling depot of your car must be serviced and maintained in order to give
you soothing feeling in such hot weather.
Its good to drive on with constant Air conditioning
being switched on, as it surely impacts your performance as a driver and comfort
ability for sure. But have you ever wondered what it does to our car’s fuel
economy?
Constantly running air conditioner does impact a truck
or car’s performance. Studies say that the fuel consumption increases by 10%
and vehicle runs more slowly after such rapid usage of AC.
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online car parts and read about why you should not use air conditioner
constantly!
Most cars’ air conditioner and other heating devices
require engine’s power for its operation. The air conditioner’s load depends
upon the vehicle’s interior size and outdoor temperature. Moreover in winters’
the car a/c is also engaged along with defroster to keep the windshield from
getting foggy.
Impact on
fuel consumption
Have you been driving to the fuel station often these
days to get your fuel tank filled? If this has been happening for a while, then
you must remember for what time the car’s air conditioner had been operating to
keep you cool in hot temperature?
You can say that frequent and long term use of car’s
air conditioner impacts’ car’s engine performance and the fuel consumption
increases rapidly depending on the condition under which both your car and the
air conditioning system are working.
The conditions mainly include the size of the interior
of your car, the outside temperature, humidity, solar radiation, cabin
temperature, engine performance, driving speed and the most important time of
air conditioner’s usage!
The more you use it the more would be the engine under
the pressure to provide the power in order to run the air conditioner.
What we can
do to conserve fuel?
In addition to constant air conditioner usage, there
are some ways by which you can do something for your car’s engine and save its
performance.
You must know where you need to use the air
conditioner and where to not. Sometimes, some people do not turn off the A/C
even when they don’t need it. Your carelessness is causing your car a lot, so switch
it off!
Talking about driving habits, we need to avoid
aggressive driving techniques. The fuel mileage increases often when we press
on the accelerator pedal and drive rashly.
Hit the re circulating button because it requires less
energy because you are cooling only the air that is already present in your
vehicle, so in that way, the air conditioner wont have to convert the warm air
from outside into the cooler one.
Once the air is much cooler, turn it back, to
circulate only cooler air trapped inside the cabin and the AC will work at its
best.
Why not partially open the window on a hot day? This
is because on a hot summery day, the cabin of your car is bound has no
circulation of air. Leave the window partially down in order to reduce the hot
air. The car’s air conditioner works more effectively when there is less hot
air inside. So let the hot air out by doing so and see the upgrading car’s air
conditioner performance.
Consider using the flow through ventilation when you
are on the highway, and open your windows and sunroof while driving in the
city. If your car is featured with an auto AC or climate control then start the
AC at the lowest speed, this will be quickest way to decrease the temperature
inside the car.
If your car has auto air conditioner triggered then
use it at low speed as this will be quickest way to decrease the temperature
inside the car. Adjust it as per your requirements. Open the window fully,
blast the manual air conditioner at the highest speed and drive for some
kilometres before you feel there is cool air flowing through the air
conditioner vents.
Park your vehicle under a shady tree. The car will
require less cooling from the air conditioning at start up if it is parked in
the shade. If the shaded area is unavailable, using window shades will help to
decrease the heat intake of your car when it is parked.
Now that you know how to use air conditioner of your
car properly, make sure to keep it maintained for its better performance. Check
out the car air conditioner performance before summer arrives and check its components’
working.
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Sunday, March 18, 2018
Usher in Spring in a fun way with activities and side splitting entertainment @ PartsAvatar !!
No Need to fly
away to tropical climates to have a fun filled, jam packed Spring break when
there are so many ways to celebrate this pre -summer season in Toronto.
Celebrate the arrival of spring with city’s natural landscape and cultural
festivals-Brought to you by PartsAvatar Auto Parts Canada
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How are you
planning to celebrate spring time this year? Here you will find ideas for kids,
families and adults. So, there is something for everyone.
It’s never too
early and never too late to plan your celebrations. Enjoy!
Rom’s Big Blue March Break
If your kids are
crazy about underwater world, then it is a good opportunity to make them
familiar with it.
Your kids can
discover wondrous creatures that rule the underwater world of oceans in the
Royal Ontario’s Museum. There are other marine themed programs and activities
including out of depths: the blue whale story.
Canada Blooms and National Home Show
Celebrate the
arrival of spring at Canada’s largest flower and garden festival. For 10 days,
every march, as gardeners start to look ahead to the planting season, Canada
blooms brings over 200000 gardening enthusiasts, landscape designers and
architects.
Be inspired and
get your first taste of spring by choosing from over 100 hours of seminars by
horticulture and floriculture experts.
The national
home show will give you inspiration, resources and the chance to meet the
people and companies that can help you get small interior design done.
Toronto Sportsmen’s Show ~ biggest fishing and
Outdoor show in Canada!
Crowd goes crazy
for this show as the Toronto Sportsmen’s show features activities like fishing,
hunting, boating and camping. You can get to learn about new products and
techniques from the professionals in this show.
Many generations
have had their introduction to Canada’s outdoor heritage- camping, fishing, archery
during the decade long history of Toronto’s sportsmen show.
Kids can also
have plenty of fun with activities like fishing simulator where kids can
experience the thrill of catching the fish like adults.
Catch High park Cherry blossom season
High Park Toronto
features hiking trails, sports facilities, lakefronts, cherry blossom and much
more!
It is home to
sakura trees which is Japanese name to Cherry blossom trees. The beautiful
white and pink cherry blossoms attract thousands of visitors to the park each
spring. Cherry blossoms bloom for about two weeks in late April or early may.
Don’t miss the
beauty of sakuras and make sure you get there early and avoid crowd.
Biomechanics~ the machine inside at science centre
How can a tiny
shrimp break through a glass? Spider webs stronger than steel! Check out this
exhibition that reveals incredible ingenuity behind evolution and adaptation
through real specimens, lifelike models and interactive experience.
If you are a
science lover, don’t give it a miss!
Canadian Music Week: The Music fest with 1000 bands
and 60 live music venues.
Canadian Music
week is a premier entertainment event which combines industry conference with
performance festivals, workshop talks with leading industry professionals,
cutting edge trade exhibitions and award shows.
Last year
artists from around the world took the stage and a lot of action was pumped
into those days of musical mayhem. It is the main reason why every aspiring
musical artist wants to launch his career from this destination.
Scotia bank contact photography fest ~ World’s
largest photography event!
The world’s
largest photography event descends on Toronto starting May1 and runs for entire
month. It is a month long festival that takes place in more than 100 venues
across the Toronto Region every may.
Seminars,
workshops, free public art installations and exhibits of international artists
or local photographers are all a part of this amazing event.
Mini Pop Kids at Rose theatre
Mini pop kids is
an interactive event featuring talented young singers performing the latest
hits by the likes of Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and more. Surely your kids will
keep on singing long after the show is over!
Door open Toronto
Toronto was the
very first city to host Doors open in North America! 150 architecturally,
historically, culturally and socially significant buildings open their doors
for the weekend and highlight the people who built the city.
In honour of
Canada’s 150th birthday, in 2017 the theme was fifteen decades of
Canadian architecture and featured highlights from each decade since 1860s.
The Maple Syrup festival
Learn how the
maple syrup is made and try a tasting flight of different grades and types of
syrup, go on horse wagon rides and enjoy fresh hot pancakes with maple syrup
and sausages and try taffy on snow and more.
Make your spring
break a little sweeter with a family trip to one of the many maple syrup
festivals happening all across the Toronto region.
Hot Docs International Documentary festival
It is North America’s
largest documentary festival, conference and market with a selection of more
than 150 cutting edge documentaries from Canada and around the world along with
conference sessions, market events and services for documentary practitioners.
You can also
check packages which go on sale! Packages help you save money and are ideal for
sharing with friends and family.
At select Doc
soup screenings guest directors will be on hand to introduce their work and
answer questions from audience.
Immerse yourself in the world of Argentine Tango
For four days
join dancers both locals and international and from all skill levels at workshops,
seminars, milongas, performances and more!
Toronto tango
festival is considered as longest running argentine tango event in Toronto.
Keep dancing to the wee hours and enrich your passion for this captivating
dance at this amazing event.
Playdium
This spring
break, release the kid in you! Playdium is an ultimate place with 200 high tech
attractions, rides and simulators, laser maze and much more fun activities.
It’s a family
place where you can have a whole lot of energy to burn!
So there are
plenty of things to do this spring! It may be still chilly, but the sun is
shining bright! Embrace the spring with these celebrations!
Happy spring!!
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