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Easter Feature

In this image, movie producers created the scene where Jesus was whipped before crucifixion

By Davina Ramdass

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Jesus as he was nailed to the cross

The dead body of Jesus was placed in a stone tomb on Good Friday, but was empty on the following Sunday when believers went to check on his body

vices. He noted that candles are lit and various scriptures are recited in the sanctuaries as they remind themselves that Jesus is the light of the world.

Easter Sunday Easter Sunday is the day that Jesus rose from the dead. Father Davis explained the logic behind this as the scriptures say, He arose on the third day.

“In our time we measure time by 24 hours, we use clocks and watches and so on but in those days, they hadn’t these gadgets. They measured time by the moving of the sun and so their day was measured by sundown and sun up. Their month was measured by the moon…when Jesus was placed in the tomb at sundown on Friday, Sun up on Saturday was one day.

From sun up on Saturday to Sundown on Saturday was the second day and from sundown on Saturday evening to sun up on Sunday morning (marked) three days,” he explained.

or some, Easter is just about the excitement that comes along with the making and flying of kites, but for Christians, it is a highly significant holiday with deep spiritual roots. In fact, the story of Easter itself is a spine chilling one that makes Christians feel almost guilty as they remember how Jesus, the son of God, came and died for the sins of mankind.

Father Terry Davis of the Anglican Diocese of Guyana told the story of Easter as he made sure to note that the story began way back at the beginning of time. He explained how the first humans, Adam and Eve sinned against God by being disobedient and the only way for the world to be rid of sin was through the Christians being marked with the symbolic cross on the forehead during an Ash Wednesday service at the Cathedral of the Son of God who had to die Immaculate Conception this year so that man could have eternal life.

The death of the holy one only happened after Jesus was born and performed wonders that drew men unto Him. He also had Easter Monday 12 disciples along with thouEaster Monday is a light sands who followers who day that believers use to went everywhere he vencelebrate the resurrection tured to preach the Gospel. of Christ through kite flyHowever, there was one ing. Some believe that kites of his 12 chosen disciples symbolize Jesus rising from who sold him to the soldiers the dead but Father Davis who came to arrest him afsays the practice has nothter the last supper on Holy ing to do it as it is a mereThursday. ly cultural practice. He notBefore Good Friday is ed that there was nothing observed, Christians obwrong with kite flying, howserve Palm Sunday in reever people in other counmembrance of Jesus who tries especially China, fly had walked through the kites as a form of recreation. streets of Jerusalem before he was crucified. As he rode Pentecostal on the back of a mule, becelebrations lievers had thrown palms on While not all Pentecostal the roads to signify his puri(another denomination) ty. This occasion is also obChristians fast, Pastor served in the Churches as Ravindra Shiwnandan enJesus riding into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday before he was crucified. they themselves take to the dorsed the explanation of streets with their palms. the significance of Easter, and was laid to rest in a tomb on Friday evening.

Following Palm Sunday, Churches across the world, the religious leader said, ob- as shared by Father Davis.

Christians observe Holy Thursday which according to the Church services are not commonly held on Holy Holy Scriptures was the day Christ had his last supper. serve this day with prayer services and reflect on the sufferFather Davis said believers observe the day by washing ings of Christ. Moreover, he said it is a time of repentance Thursday, but Good Friday services usually draw a mastheir feet in the Church, as Christ himself had washed the and self-examination. sive crowd of believers and non-believers, who goes out to Holy Saturday feet of his disciples before he was crucified the next day.

Church to thank God for sending His only Son. Holy Saturday is not only an auspicious day for Catholics Pastor Shiwnandan explained, “Easter represents the because they end their 40 days of fasting here, but is also a manifestation of the victory that happened on the cross on Good Friday On this day the Bible says that Jesus was hauled be- day that Christians look forward to as they are reminded Good Friday. So on Good Friday, it is when Jesus Christ fore the Courts and was subsequently crucified for simply that they have hope for salvation. completely destroyed the works of Satan (the evil one) in rePrior to Holy Saturday, Catholics and Anglicans would preaching the Gospel. Some spat on him, they ridiculed lation to Satan wanting to hold humanity captive through him and terrorized his body before nailing him to the cross. have observed Ash Wednesday to mark the beginning of death. What Jesus did on the cross was to show the devil Jesus endured lashes on his back that ripped his flesh off, it their 40 days fast, referred to as Lent. Ashes are used to was then seasoned with salt as the Jews continued to mock mark churchgoers on the forehead with a sign of the cross, and the rest of the world that He has the power of death and him, asking that he saves himself if he indeed is the son of to symbolise repentance for sin. The ashes are collected from life in His hand…He went down to hell, took the keys of hell and death from Satan and arose from the dead on Easter”.

God. Jesus was however fully aware of the purpose he came burnt palms from the last Palm Sunday.

Why is Easter celebrated at a different time every year?

Lent is usually observed for 46 days prior to Easter. to earth and silently bore his pain.

Many have been curious about why Easter is celebrated Jesus had been fasting, according to Father Davis and While it is called the 40 days of Lent; in actuality, it is 46 on a different date every year but Christians look for a spewas weak but was made to carry a cross on his battered days since Sundays are not counted.

According to Father Davis, the day is observed with cific phase of the moon before they decide on the date for the back. The son of God had his hands later nailed to the cross Easter vigils in their respective churches with prayer ser- Holiday. It is also celebrated after the fasting period of Lent. and a crown of thorns was placed on his head. He later died

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Easter Feature

By Lakhram Bhagirat

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he afternoon sun was shining brightly into the halls of the church illuminating the stained glass that formed part of the pulpit. The feeling of witnessing such serenity is incomparable but I was transported to a place where I felt at peace, not only with myself but also with the world. I got goosebumps on my arms as Father Randolph Reynolds of the St Sidwell’s Anglican Church began with the opening prayer.

I was there to witness something I had never heard of until a few days before April 12, 2019. At first, I was sceptical of going to Church to witness the Stations of the Cross since I was under the impression that it would be long, drawn out and boring but I would be the first to say it was completely opposite.

“During the period of Lent, Churches across Guyana engage in this practice to remind generation after generations that as Christians we must not only be au fait but become stronger believers in the faith, serving God through Christ, living lovingly among ourselves, caring for each other, using our bodies and talents and gifts to do what God created us to do and that is to live in union with him,” Father Reynolds said.

We got to the Church a few minutes before the actual staging of the Stations of the Cross and I just took my seat at one of the pews and awaited the arrival of Father Reynolds whom we had passed in the yard as he was greeting worshippers. When he took his position at the Pulpit and declared “let us pray” and began uttering the opening prayers, I immediately felt a calmness wash over me.

It was the first time I was experiencing the Stations of the Cross as well as the first time in an Anglican Church.

I was taken aback by the beautiful stained glass as well as the images of Jesus Christ-Son of God, that I saw lining the walls of the Church. It was the first time I saw images in a Church and would later learn the reason for those images.

Stations of the Cross is a reenactment of what happened on the first Good Friday when Jesus was condemned to death. Father Reynolds later told me that the Church in its history has taken on board the actions and things that occurred along the path to Golgotha where Jesus subsequently was nailed to the cross.

This enactment serves to remind the Church year after year and to help the church understand the depths of Christ’s suffering and death and to take us to the point where he rose from death, conquering death at Easter.

The message the Church is trying to send with Stations of the Cross is that the actions of everyone should be influenced by Jesus Chris. Stations of the Cross’s climax is usually on Good Friday-the day when Jesus was crucified.

Believers would spend hours in deep meditation and stories of the cross is being retold in various forms.

“We are happy to find the following growing and I trust that even our young people who are Church-oriented and those who are not, to come on board and to follow the path of Christ. Remembering the struggles, the pain he bore, the

insult he took just for our sins and we will find glory in the long run. Let us trust God and trust his love and embrace his love in our day to day walk with Jesus Christ,” Father Reynolds said.

Stations of the Cross is a series of 14 pictures depicting the events outlined in the Passion of Christ. The arrangement of the 14 pictures follows a series with the first being the CONDEMNATION of Jesus Christ to death. It is followed by Jesus BEARING the cross, THE FIRST FALL –Jesus falls the first time under the cross, HIS MOTHERJesus meets his blessed mother, SIMON OF CYRENE – the cross is laid on Simon of Cyrene, VERONICA – the face of Jesus is wiped by St Veronica; THE SECOND FALL – Jesus falls the second time, DAUGHTERS OF JERUSALEM – the women of Jerusalem mourn for our Lord, THE THIRD FALL – Jesus falls for a third time, STRIPPED – Jesus is stripped of his garments, NAILED – Jesus is nailed to the cross, CRUCIFIED – Jesus dies on the cross, DEAD – the body of Jesus is taken down from the cross, and BURIED – the body of Jesus is laid in the tomb.

The images are usually mounted on the inside walls of a church but may also be erected in such places as cemeteries, corridors of hospitals and religious houses. The exercise of visiting and praying in front of each of the stations stems from the early practice of Christian pilgrims. It is believed that the pilgrims visited the scenes of the events that happened in Jerusalem on the first Good Friday and took the same route as Jesus did on that fateful day.

In Guyana, the churches install the 14 images to depict the Stations of the Cross to trace the events of the first Good Friday. They stop at every station, meditate and pray for forgiveness and blessings. The entire experience is one that is humbling and serves as a reminder of the reason for Christ’s presence on earth.

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Easter Feature

By Lakhram Bhagirat

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he memories of me ripping the pages out of my old exercise books are so fresh that it feels as though it was just yesterday. Although it was over a decade ago, I still remember secretly stealing ‘pointers’ from my grandmother’s broom along with her spools of thread. And oh boy, do I remember the thrashing I received for shredding the bedsheet to make a tail for my kite.

You see, there was always this competition among us to prove who the ‘baddest’ kite maker was. I had a legacy left behind by my father that I needed to keep up despite no one expecting me to. My father was perhaps the best kite maker in our village since many of the residents would come to Uncle Michael’s house for him to frame a kite or help them uniquely paste it.

Every kite my father made would soar to unimaginable heights and remain there for most of the day and well into the night.

There are even stories of the kites he made being airborne for days and many knew those stories.

The elaborate kites were never my thing as I am more on the simplistic side of things.

It means that the intricate kites created by my father did not appeal to me.

I thoroughly enjoyed the days of my Easter vacation running in the sugarcane fields of my neighbour, getting covered in soot but having a ball of a time running behind our good old caddy. The caddy ole punch one

of the kites that have sentimental value to a lot of Guyanese.

It was the first kite I learnt to make because it was the most simple and required the least effort. I would sneak into the house while mommy was away at work and rip a page or two from the old exe r c i s e books, then rush to my grandmother’s house and ‘borrow’ a spool of thread to fly this kite.

Armed with my pages, two pieces of ‘pointer’ and my threat, then the creation of a masterpiece begins. The process is quite simple since all it involves is the marking of an X to cover the paper and using the ‘pointer’ to thread along the line and voila you

have a kite.

The trick, however, is not in how you make the kite rather it all rests in the loop.

Any veteran kite maker would tell you that no matter how pretty your kite looks if the loop ain’t proper then you might as well just retire that thing as a showpiece.

The art of loop making is not something one can get in a jiffy rather it requires expert skills and patience. It takes many trials and errors before once can conquer the art and make a loop that would e n s u r e your caddy soared to unprecedented heights and stay there all night.

However, not only is the perfect loop required to ensure a successful caddy rather the secret of your success lies in the tail. The tail which is the star of the show should be as

graceful as a ballerina’s attitude. It should be flowing like the when Eminem spits verses. In other words, it must be a talented tail and preferably cotton or polyester.

Though the caddy ole punch is an iconic part of Easter celebrations, the tradition of making them is dying and rapidly so. The generation now, despite knowing of the famous kite, seems disinterested in part taking in its creation.

Overall, as time progresses the younger generation is moving away from the actual flying of the kite to the more ornamental aspects of Easter Monday celebrations and that is the decking out in extravagant clothing and hanging with friends taking unlimited selfies.

Although Easter is about the sacrifices of Jesus Christ, the kite flying is somewhat cultural since it has no significance to Christianity. Rather kite flying is an ancient past time of the Chinese people and is believed to be incorporated in the Caribbean culture because of their arrival to this part of the world.

The caddy ole punch is a symbolism of a time when simplicity mattered. The caddy came about, according to many, as a substitute to parents being unable to afford the more extravagant kites during a time when resources were scarce to come by. However, it has now become a part of the fabric of our society and those who grew up in that era reminisce on the fun they had running through the fields raising their kites.

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Easter

By Mohanlall Seulall

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aster is a time for reflection as well as a time for us to celebrate the sacrifices of Jesus Christ. It is a time where many families take advantage of the fact that school and pack their bags and head out on vacation. One of the most popular vacation spots during this period is the Essequibo Coast because of its wide open spaces and the quietness that follows.

The parents in Region Two (PomeroonSupenaam) take advantage of holiday time to spend quality time with their children, friends and relatives who would visit the Region. I Essequibo Coast, a Region with big open spaces, comes to life on Easter Monday with families and friends enjoying the afternoon breeze, joining their kids in kite flying. But there are also several activities that would lead up to the actual Easter Monday shinding.

On Good Friday, there is a different level of peacefulness that washes over the Region and for the better part of the day, Christians would spend that time in meditation and prayers. The Cross Buns Sellers are usually the loudest on Good Friday morning filling the air with their uniquely composed songs: Hot Cross Buns Hot Cross Buns One a penny Two a penny Hot Cross Buns If you have no daughters Give them to your Sons One a penny Two a penny Hot Cross Buns If your sons don't like them They're the only ones One a penny Two a penny Hot Cross Buns Get them while they’re hot And eat them by the ton One a penny Two a penny Hot Cross Buns.

On Easter Sunday some of the children

will go to the open spaces to fly their kites but many will prefer to go to the lakes and other places to have picnics with families and Friends.

On Easter Monday the fun starts in Charity where residents visit the market to do their final shopping and by midday, the crowd will be moving to the beaches along the coastline to fly their kites with their children, relatives and friends.

Easter of today is not as enjoyable and exciting as the old days and the skills and techniques of kite making are gone with time. The sound of the many locally made kites that once used to dance, sing and filled the skyline with its many bright and beautiful colours, styles and shapes are now being replaced by the many foreign imported plastic kites that are very silent, dumb, and there is nothing to pull your attention.

Tony Monroe, a local Kite maker for over 30 years and of Henrietta, Essequibo Coast said that the Easter of today is not like the Easter of long ago. He said that today children are not getting the real fun of kite flying due to the many imported kites adding that in the olden days Easter used to be more fun for the family with parents getting fully involved in kite making.

He said that Easter used to bring the family together when it came to kite making and design with the children choosing their ‘patchwork’ design, and type of kite

they wanted. Some of the kites made then were Box, Bird, Man, Woman, Plane, Cross and many other designs to get the children excited.

The frame of the kites was made from pointers from your mother’s broom and pasted using the ever faithful gamma cherry. If you were adventurous then you would even pop one or two of those sticky cherries in your mouth.

Monroe said that as a little boy Easter was the dream of every child since they got the opportunity to be with the family and to participate in making the best kite to show off on Easter Sunday and Monday.

Easter Sunday the children will be up very early to get the opportunity to be the first person to get their kite in the air because it was believed then that the Lord Jesus Christ will raise and go up to heaven with the first Kite and the kids were excited to be that lucky person.

He said that kite singing was a big thing then since people will arrange competitions to prove who has the loudest singing kite, best patchwork, neatest pasted kite and much more. "Scall Bread" was every child's fear that was the term used when the kite fell into trenches and ponds, and the kite paper got wet and loses its colours, it becomes all white like bread.

Munroe said that he is still in the kite making business, but due to the heavy importation of foreign plastic kites into the Country, he is presently selling only about 140 kites ranging from $500 to $3000.

Munroe also noted that he can produce any kite to suit the customer’s request and said that he can design kites to represent the flags of all the countries in the world if requested.

So this Easter, pack your bags and head to Region Two and experience a truly peaceful holiday.

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Feature

By Leah Hernandez

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aster is not just about the baking of delicious cross buns, but more so of the traditional activity of kite flying before, on or even after the Easter holiday. This superexciting activity simply signifies that Jesus was risen from the dead, as believed

by Christians globally. As such both children and adults enjoy themselves yearly as they test their creative skills by making beautiful kites and send them soaring in the open sky.

But on the other side of the line, most persons do not find the time to carefully make their own kites to fly during Easter, while others overall cannot make a kite. But coming to the rescue, are that one in a million persons who make it their priority to spread Easter happiness through kite making, one such person is 25-yearold Collin Domingo of Yarrowkabra, Soesdyke-Linden Highway.

I had grasped the opportunity to interact with the talented man, and during our talk, he took a few steps back down memory lane where he remembered how his kite-career began. He spoke of his childhood years of making ‘caddy ole punch’ for himself, and even as he went into his teens, then to a young adult he was somewhat fascinated and captured by the art of making kites even to this present time.

Domingo who has enjoyed the kite making trade for over five years, gleefully explained that his business is very profitable both financially and emotionally, since seeing the smiling faces of his costumers boosts him to

keep his dreams alive.

“Well for me as a young boy, I always find myself busy making caddy-ole-punch for me and my other siblings because it was fun to me especially during Easter time. And because of simply finding excitement in making those simple kites back then, that passion grew within me as I got older to become better at my kite making…..today I am very much pleased with what I am doing cause I put smiles on those children faces when I make the kite of their choice, and seeing my customers and my family happy is what makes me happy” he related.

The father of one explained that apart from his passion for kite making, he also wanted to gap the need for persons travelling from his community to the capital city to purchase kites, especially since not much persons are involved in trade within his environment.

“Ever since I’ve noticed that not much people in Yarrowkabra make kites and actually everybody does travel till to town just to purchase one, I wanted to change that and I saw the opportunity to do it so I went out and grasped it while it is available” he effortlessly explained.

Being skilled specifically in making the star-shaped kite, the tradesman without hesitating took some of his time to thoroughly demonstrate the step by step process of making a multicoloured star-shaped kite.

The star-shaped kite which is the most popular of the kites existing in Guyana is basically made with light strips of wood cut to the desired length. Two of these strips are arranged in an X-frame, with a third strip being placed horizontally between which allows the enjoinment of a thin piece of a coconut stem to the end of the two crossed frames, which is commonly called the nose of the kite.

After, string (or polyethene) is used to be placed around the star-shaped kite which easily allows the attachment and alignment of kite paper by using paper paste.

Most kites are multicoloured which helps in boosting the appearance and bringing out the true beauty of the kite. Various artistic patterns are created out of kite papers to be pasted onto the surface of the kite, the same is also used for the frills and flaps of the kite.

The kite’s frills simply look like stripped kite papers and are placed above the flap (or kite ears) on the side of the kite, which enables the kite to ‘dance’ or ‘move’ in the wind.

Finally, a tail for the kite is vital and can be made from light fabric (preferably old sheets) and attaching it to one of the kites looped end and leaving the other for the twine(string for holding kite) to be attached.

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Easter

By Utamu Belle

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s a child, growing up in Linden, Region 10 (Upper DemeraraBerbice), one of my fondest memories of the Easter celebrations was picking and gathering itae pointers, gamma cherries and paper along with my family and friends to construct our kites.

This was an exciting season for my friends and I even before the famous evolution of kites as we were our own little innovators constructing our kites as we saw it fit; from the colours to style, sizes and creative shapes, to creating various models and competing with other children in the neighborhood as to who had the best looking kite.

Then there was the good old ‘caddy ole punch’. This we easily constructed shamelessly utilizing pages from our old school books, pointers from our house brooms and cloth from our ‘old’ clothes.

The ‘box board’ kite was a speciality. You ranked high if you could construct your own ‘box board’ or have the most unique looking one with well designed ‘tail’.

And then there were the joys and the failures of having the kites raised into the sky, fast running through the neighbourhood in an effort to do so, especially when there was not enough wind for a “good raise”; even crying some days when others laughed at you for not being able to have the kites raised or musing because you managed to do so.

Given that we lived near a ball field, the fun and excitement were never too far away. There were many of these fields in the community at the time before they were taken over by schools and other buildings.

Easter is a Christian celebration which signifies the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Going to church on Easter Sunday

a n d getting dressed up on Easter Monday to fly your kite as is customary in Guyana was how we always spent the holidays. The grownups would prepare cross buns, another custom attached to the observance, a sweet bun made of raisins or Guyanese ‘fruits’ (sautéd carambola), complete with the makeshift sign of the cross which signifies the cross that Jesus Christ was crucified on. As a treat, my family would have the cross bun along with milk.

For my cousins and me, we looked forward to rainfall on Good Friday. According to folklore, if you burst an egg into a glass of rainwater

on a Good Friday, whatever formation you see is your destiny. We used to look forward to seeing the form of a ship or an aeroplane- which we believed meant we would become travellers in the future.

The Easter celebrations have always created an atmosphere for bringing families and friends together, through kite flying and other fun social activities.

Here in Linden, kite flying lovers flock various locations every year for that memorable experience.

Then there are those who travel from various destinations to the community just to find the perfect atmosphere to capture pictureperfect moments.

Since kite flying requires wide open spaces, Linden provides the right setting with countless areas which are situated away from obstacles such as electrical power lines and poles.

In Linden, there are scores of wide open spaces which create the perfect setting for kite flying; which just might explain why so many flocks the community on Easter Monday.

Visitors would flock the popular sites such as the Bayroc Community Centre Ground at Wismar and the many dykes on the Mackenzie shore, the Mackenzie Sports Club (MSC) Ground, the Amelia's Ward back road (Mackenzie) and the numerous ball fields (Silvertown, Christianburg, Silvercity) which are located across the community, but mainly on the Wismar shore. These ar-

eas are usually abuzz with social activities and events annually on Easter Monday.

The Bayroc Community Centre Ground, which is equipped with seating facility is a vast sandy landscape with just the right terrain to facilitate kite flying.

There is also enough room for other social activities to be conducted at the same time. The MSC Ground, also noted for social events is equipped with seating amenities as well and is sometimes opened to the public to facilitate such activities on Easter Monday.

The dykes, with their mesmerizing natural scenery, are perfect for family outings and kite flying, while the numerous ball fields are always opened to the public. And for those Lindeners who don't feel like venturing out, their own backyards are sometimes transformed into the perfect kite flying spec-

tacle.

On a typical Easter Monday in the community, the skies are laden with kites, as parents join their children in the activities.

Families camp out, usually for the most part of the day and have picnics and barbeques. The more popular venues are often times transformed into party and fete- like settings, complete with music and fun activities and games. Kite exhibitions and competitions for the largest, smallest and most creative kites are also side attractions which draw persons to these venues annually.

For many, the celebrations usually begin with observing Holy Thursday then going to church on Easter Sunday.

While the tradition of children constructing their own kites is becoming more and more non- existent each

year, there are those who ply their trade in the community through the making and selling of kites.

Like numerous other parts of the country, the kite- making activity has taken on a more competitive nature, with annual competitions for the largest, smallest and most creative kites. The usual buzzing of the ‘box board’ kites and the site of the good old ‘caddy ole punch’ leading up to the Easter are also becoming nonexistent in the community. Kite distribution exercises of manufactured kites are now new features of the Easter celebrations.

Nevertheless, Lindeners look forward to the Easter celebrations annually, as a time for spiritual reflection and a means of connecting with family and friends on a social level.

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alm Sunday (first known as Pasha) originated in the Jerusalem Church around the late third or early fourth century. Ceremonies consisted of prayers, hymns, and sermons as people moved through the numerous holy sites within the city.

At the last site, the place of Jesus’ ascension into heaven, the clergy would read the biblical account of Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. Then as evening approached, the people would return to the city reciting: “Blessed is He that comes in the name of the Lord” (Matthew 21:9).

By the fifth century, the celebration had spread as far as Constantinople. It wasn’t until the sixth and seventh centuries that the ritual blessing of the palms was added. A morning procession replaced the evening one and by the eighth century, the Western Church was celebrating “Dominica in Palmis” or “Palm Sunday.”

Palm Sunday - The Tradition Palm Sunday is also known as Passion Sunday in recognition of the beginning of Holy Week and Jesus’ final agonizing journey to His crucifixion. Falling on the sixth Sunday in Lent and the Sunday before Easter, Palm Sunday is celebrated in all major Christian

churches—Roman Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox. In many Orthodox churches, Palm Sunday is known as Entry into Jerusalem. In some countries, the graves of loved ones are decorated with palms. Since palm trees are not indigenous to colder climates, branches of sallow, willow, and yew are often used.

Today, many Palm Sunday traditions remain much the same as those celebrated in the tenth century. Some ceremonies begin with the blessing of the palms. Afterward, many people take the palms home and place them in houses, barns, and fields. In many churches, children serve as an integral part of the service since they enjoy the processions. Children often craft crosses from palm leaves which were used in the Sunday processional. The traditions of Palm Sunday serve as reminders of the life-changing events of Holy Week.

It was traditional in the Near East to place a cover across the path of someone deemed worthy of highest honor. The palm branch was a Jewish symbol of triumph and victory (Leviticus 23:40; Revelation 7:9). In 2 Kings 9:13, Jehu, son of Jehoshaphat, received the customary announcing of a king with the spreading of cloaks upon the ground. Jesus, the Messanic King, was given a similar honor.

“Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!” (Matthew 21:8) Palm Sunday - The Remembrance In the simplest of terms, Palm Sunday is an opportunity to reflect upon the final week of Jesus' life. Jesus did not deny the image that the crowd expected -- the fulfillment of the hopes of Israel that He would be their earthly king, destroying the Roman government.

Instead, Jesus humbly entered Jerusalem to give His life on a cross, saving mankind from sin and death. One day, Jesus will return gloriously as a mighty warrior in battle (Revelation 19:11–16). Palm Sunday serves as a preparation of one’s heart for the agony of His Passion and the joy of His Resurrection.

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Fashion

So whether you’re a laidback, go-with-the-flow type of dresser or you’re taking your styling cues from the high ranks of Ryan Gosling, we’ve compiled the ultimate hit-list to slay your Easter Day wear.

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Ingredients

• 2 green plantain, peeled and shredded • 2 tsp garlic paste • ½ tsp salt • Oil Mayo Dip • ½ cup Mayo • 3 tsp lime juice • 1 tsp cilantro, finely chopped • 1 tsp honey • Salt and pepper to taste

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Directions To make the fritters, mix shredded green plantain, garlic and salt. In a frying pan add enough oil so it’s about ½ inch deep and heat over medium fire. When oil is hot, scoop the shredded plantains (about 2 tablespoon) and then press gently for form a patty. Slide into the hot oil and cook until both sides about 2-3 minutes until golden brown, flipping after the first side is brown.

Remove from oil and drain onto a paper towel. (Jehan Can Cook)

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef or chicken 2 tsp canola oil 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 tbsp chopped thyme, 1 tsp finely chopped hot pepper 3 scallion, chopped

Instructions

1. In a pot over a medium fire heat 2 tsp of canola oil. Sauté onions and garlic until tender, add meat, thyme, diced pepper, black pepper, salt.

2. Cook for about 5 mins stirring to make sure meat doesn't clump. Add 1/4 cup of water and cook for about 20 minutes, until

the meat i s tender.

3. A d d scallion and cook for 2 mins. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

4. To make the pastry, in a large bowl add flour, butter and shortening and using your fingers rub the butter and shortening into the flour until it

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Home & Cooking

Ingredients • 1 lb Macaroni cooked according to directions on the package • 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated • 8 oz white cheddar, grated • 3 cups whole milk • ¼ cup butter • ¼ cup flour • 1 tsp Dijon mustard • ¼ tsp black pepper • ½ tsp salt • 1 egg beaten • 2 cup Cheez-It Hot and Spicy Grooves, crushed • 1 tsp dried parsley

Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 2 non stick muffin pans then set aside. Place about 2 cups of Cheez-It in a large ziplock and crush with a rolling pin or place in a food processor and pulse until it resembles coarse crumbs. Mix with dried parsley and set aside.

In a large heavy bottom sauce pot over medium heat melt butter. Add flour and stir until smooth. Add milk and cook until milk is warm and sauce has thickened a bit. Add all but 1 cup of cheddar and white cheese, black pepper, Dijon mustard and salt then stir until smooth. Add macaroni to the cheese sauce, stir making sure the macaroni is well coated. Add beaten egg and stir vigorously until it’s mixed in.

Fill the greased muffin cups to the top with the mac and cheese mixture then sprinkle the tops with a bit of cheese then top with the Cheez-It crumbs. Place into preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 20 minutes. (Jehan Can Cook) • • • • • •

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1 tsp black pepper salt to taste 1 egg yolk 1 tsp water 2/3 cup cold butter, cut into pieces 2/3 cup shortening 4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup water

resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice cold water and mix to form a soft dough. Form pastry into a disk then wrap with cling wrap then place into the fridge for 30 minutes.

5. To make the patties, roll pastry on a well floured surface and cut into 4 inch circles.

Place pastry circle in tartlet pan. Dough should come all the way up the sides. Place enough beef mixture to fill, do not overstuff.

6. In a small bowl mix egg yolk and water with a fork. Baste the edges of the pastry with the egg wash then cover with another 4 inch circle of pastry and press edges together with a fork.

7.

Brush tops with egg wash, prick with a fork and bake in a 375 degree oven for 20 mins or until golden brown.

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Allow to cool for a few minutes before carefully removing f r o m tartlet pan and allow to cool before serving.

(Jehan Can Cook)

Ingredients

1 750ml bottle sparkling grape juice 3 cups Pineapple Juice 3 cups Coconut Seltzer or any seltzer 1 cup water 1 cup sugar ½ of a pineapple, skin on, cut into thin slices

Instructions

Make the simple syrup by placing water and sugar in a small pot over medium fire. Cook until sugar is melted, about 5-10 minutes. Set aside and cool before adding to sangria. Next add grape juice, pineapple juice, simple syrup and seltzer then stir. Add sliced pineapple then place in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving. Serve with ice.

Ingredients • • • •

1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup salted peanuts or dry roasted 1/8 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

Place a silicon mat or greased parchment paper on a baking sheet; set aside. Mix peanuts and cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside. Over medium heat add sugar and water to a heavy saucepan. Stir occasionally until sugar is dissolved. Cook without stirring, let mixture come to a boil. DO NOT STIR. Using a wet brush, brush the sides of the pot to prevent sugar crystals from forming. Boil until sugar turns amber or until it reaches a temperature of 340-350 degrees if using a candy thermometer.

Remove from heat and add nuts. Stir quickly to combine. Pour onto prepared pan and spread to form a single layer of peanuts.

Cool completely, then break into pieces.

(Jehan Can Cook)

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Puzzles

ACROSS

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91 -- Gatos, Calif.

6 Can't stomach

92 Farm measure 11 Kind of bank 93 Pretense 16 "The baker, the candlestick -- ..." 94 Fluttered 21 Refuge

95 "Luck of the Draw" singer 22 Burro alternative

97 Goalie's org.

23 Home

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99 Bowling alleys 25 Yet to come

100 Argument 26 Like fallen logs

101 Pinch of salt 27 Vice - 103 Fan noise 28 Built like a rock

104 Route for Ben-Hur 29 Went to the gym (2 wds.)

105 Formal wear 31 Skyline feature

106 Minute 33 Ad -- committee

108 Softens 35 Agree silently

110 Awful 36 Brown of renown

111 Rushing sound 37 No rocket scientist

114 Drop-kick 38 Sooner city

115 Field mice 39 Nice and warm

117 Sharp -- -- tack 41 Lime cooler

120 Attorney's forte 42 Chain dance

121 Plea at sea 44 Wharf

123 Fidgety 46 Furniture movers

125 Ecological disasters (2 wds.)

51 Stay on the line

127 Departure 52 Seeger of folk music

129 Shrink back 53 Online auction

131 Mix up 57 Busy places in June

133 Free 58 Raises one's voice

134 High-strung 59 Type of explorer

135 Buzzing about 60 Yves' pal

136 Hears the alarm 61 More unusual

137 Leaf pore 62 Gourmet cook -- Child

138 Sidled past

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63 Mop companions

139 Ponders or meditates in silence 16 Team animal 64 Lose it (2 wds.)

140 Quick on the uptake 17 Back when 66 A funny Philips

141 Seismic uplift

18 Brick bakers 67 Of durable wood

DOWN

19 Poet T.S. -68 Nest builders

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20 "Angie Baby" singer 69 "1984" author

2 Lake near Reno

30 Really nice people 70 Tees and tubes

3 Claims

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4 Security breach

34 Web-toed mammal 73 Swindler

5 Broke off

40 Skipper's OK 74 Burned with steam

6 Oblong nuts

42 Gen. Powell 75 Down the hatch

7 Skirt go-with

43 Earthen jar 77 Like Kermit

8 What some marry in 44 Congeals 78 Dreaded homework

9 Mantra chants

45 Depot info 79 Surfaces

10 Flashlight output 46 Insert mark 82 Fleeced

11 Improving the road 47 Texas tourist site 83 Lee of cakedom

12 Spain and Portugal 48 Leather for honing 84 Piece of linoleum

13 Hurt at Pamplona 49 -- kwon do 88 Bread units

14 Mdse.

50 Foul up 89 Get in touch with

51 Hunt or Hayes

52 Gist KATHLEEN SAXE

54 Spoke sheepishly

55 More than enough

56 Give forth

58 Sgt. Preston's beat

59 Hymn of praise

WORD GAME

TODAY'S WORD -- JUGGERNAUT (JUGGERNAUT: JUG-er-nawt: A massive, overwhelming, destructive force.)

Average mark 40 words Time limit 60 minutes Can you find 59 or more words in JUGGERNAUT?

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gear gnar gnat grange grant grate great grunt guru earn rage rang range rant rate rent

rune rung runt nagger nature near neat nugget agent ager ague anger ante argue auger augur

aunt tagger tang tare tarn tear tern true tuna tune tuner turn

RULES OF THE GAME: 1. Words must be of four or more letters. 2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of "s," such as "bats" or "dies," are not allowed. 3. Additional words made by adding a "d" or an "s" may not be used. For example, if "bake" is used, "baked" or "bakes" are not allowed, but "bake" and "baking" are admissible. 4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed.

96 Mr. Vigoda 62 Goodall and Fonda 98 Lawn products brand 63 Fluff feathers

99 Cheerful tones 64 Chemist's amount 100 Guys 65 Young hooter 102 Movie channel 67 Rockers Hall and - 105 Everest adjective 68 -- it's at

107 Published 69 Barracuda habitat

108 Indiana city 71 Dish up the food

109 Keys in data 73 Old hag

110 Water heater 74 Torn piece

111 Metamorphic rock 76 Epochs

112 Forded a stream 77 Specter

113 Not yet paid 78 Payroll deductions

114 Huffs and puffs 79 Spiral-horned antelope 115 Russian export 80 Gourmet coffee

116 Winter nuisance 81 Countesses' husbands

117 Understudy 82 Leaps away

118 Reads hastily 83 Pack rat 85 Wooden horse saga 119 What a theatergoer 86 Gambling gametakes (2 wds.)

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124 Fishtails 89 Overbearing

126 Vanish -- thin air 90 Ebbs

128 WNW opposite 93 No-see-um

130 Ames inst.

94 Light bulb measure 132 Reservoir boundary 95 Tyrannosaurus -See Solution on page 14

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Tech

still, play an important role in t h e i r child's de-

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arenting a child with autism is an enormous challenge. Daily activities can be stressful for both parent and child. Children with autism may need trained professionals in various fields to provide the support they need.

Unlike developed countries, Guyana does not have all the resource personnel needed to adequately provide the services children with autism need.

However, even with access to the best services parents

Here are five key ways you can provide support for your child 1. Learn all you can about autism.

Utilize the Google, YouTube and read all you can to get a clearer understanding of how autism affects children, methods of intervention and free learning resources. Parents can also join support groups online to share their concerns and get helpful suggestions from other parents going through the same situation.

2. A child with autism is a child first.

Do not deprive them of the opportunity of going outside and i n teracti n g with t h e world.

Children with autism need to be given the opportunity to play like any other child.

Of course, their "play" may be different from neurotypical children but once they are safe they should be allowed to enjoy recreational activities.

3. Slow down and be patient.

Children with autism learn differently and as such, we need to teach them

how to get dressed begin by working on putting on the shirt and, only after he h a s mastered t h a t activi t y , you can teach him how to button the shirt.

All children develop at their own pace and children with autism are no different. A simple task may take weeks or months for a child to master. Be patient.

4. Learn your child's triggers.

in unconventional ways.

Breakdown activities into smaller tasks. For example, if you're teaching your child

Children with autism often lose control and will have a meltdown as a result of sensory, emotional or information overload. This meltdown may take the form of exces-

sive crying, yelling, biting etc. Knowing what triggers your child will allow you to do what is necessary to prevent him/her from being exposed to that trigger.

5. Take time out to refuel.

Very often we can become so consumed with our children's development and meeting their needs that we often lose ourselves in the process. As parents, we need to be our best selves to be able to meet the needs of our children. It is important that you take time to do something that you enjoy or just take time to relax. You may need to reach out to relatives and friends to help care for your little one so you can get an hour or two to unwind.

Working with a child who has autism is quite a challenge and more so when it is your own child; but it is equally rewarding. As you consistently work with your child and you begin to see that child learn and improve it brings great satisfaction. It also serves to encourage you to work harder to help your child reach his/ her highest potential. (Step by Step Foundation)

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Bollywood/Hollywood

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ctor Fardeen Khan, who was trolled over his weight gain, says people need to get over the body shaming practice. Fardeen was interacting with the media when he attended the launch of his cousin Farah Khan Ali’s book Farah Khan - A Bejewelled Life.

In 2016, Fardeen was trolled on social media after pictures in which his weight gain was visible, went viral.

After that, Fardeen had taken to social media to give it back to the haters in a long post.

Now, Fardeen looks fitter than before.

On his body shaming experience, he said: “I have been bashed unnecessarily. I think we need to get over these damn things. I really don’t care about it. I am what I am and I can see myself in the mirror. Whatever is deserved is deserved and what’s not is not. I just laugh it all off. I don’t read much about myself these days.”

Praising Farah, Fardeen said: “I am very excited. It’s kind of difficult to believe that 25 years of our careers have gone by and we all have grown up together. It just seems like yesterday. We are just happy and

A proud for her. She has always been a go-getter. Whenever and whatever she has envisioned for herself in life, she has gone for it and done it.”

Will he return to acting in the near future?

“In different capacities, yes, I want to act. But collectively, I want to produce and direct things. We are planning on that, so I will make a formal announcement regarding that soon.”

Fardeen was last seen on-screen in Dulha Mil Gaya, which released in 2010.

(Hindustan Times)

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ctor Akshay Kumar says cinema is not only a way to reach out to the masses but also to educate them. Be it Padman, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha or 2.0, which will be telecast on Zee Cinema on April 21, Akshay backs films that send out a message.

The actor says it is his way of giving back to the society.

“I feel movies are a type of communication that is consumed by majority of people not only in India but also internationally,” Akshay said in a statement.

“It is a way of not only reaching out to the masses but also at times educating them. I feel there is no point of being an influencer if you can’t make the best use of your platform to improve the country.

This is my way of giving back,” he said.

Akshay portrays the antagonist, an eccentric scientist named Richard in 2.0. The film marked Akshay’s Tamil debut and is his first film with megastar Rajinikanth.

On Tuesday, Kangana’s sister Rangoli had attacked Soni and Alia, who are both British citizens and therefore not able to vote in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. She had written on Twitter, “These non Indians who are living off this land, using and abusing its people and its resources, lying about intolerance and spreading hatred, time to think about their agenda and not to get carried away with their provocations.”

Rangoli’s response presumably came after Alia admitted in a recent interview that she would not be able to vote in the elections, because she doesn’t hold an Indian passport, and a tweet by Soni, in which she spoke about mob lynchings.

Kangana has been on an unrelenting offensive against Alia, whom she has accused of being a ‘puppet’ of producer Karan Johar’s and a ‘mediocre’ actor. The one-sided feud began after the release of Kangana’s Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, which Alia allegedly did not help promote on her personal social media, which Kangana had expected, despite Alia being under no obligation to do so. (Hindustan Times)

A Talking about the film, Akshay said: “2.0 is a mega movie and the first in my career.

While I try to explore different roles, I genuinely felt that this would be a completely different ball game. It rightly proved to be so.

In all my years of being part of the industry, I have never seen so much money, talent and technology work together from different parts of the globe to make a film of this magnitude.” (Hindustan Times)

n Oscar winner and a Marvel superhero will help bring “Saturday Night Live’s” 44th season to a close.

Emma Thompson and Paul Rudd have been tapped to host the NBC sketchfest’s May 11 and May 18 episodes, respectively.

Thompson, who will be making her “SNL” hosting debut, will be promoting her upcoming comedy flick “Late Night,” which co-stars Mindy Kaling and opens on Friday, June 7. She’ll be joined by the Jonas Brothers, who are returning to the show for their second appearance as musical guests.

Rudd (who has previously hosted the show three times) will emcee the Season 44 finale just a few weeks after the release of “Avengers: Endgame,” in which he reprises his role as Ant-Man. Grammy nominee DJ Khaled will serve as musical guest, marking his first visit to Studio 8H. He’ll be promoting his new album “Father of Asahd,” which comes out one day earlier on May 17.

As previously reported, “SNL” veteran Adam Sandler will return to the show for his first-ever hosting stint on May 4, where he’ll be joined by musical guest Shawn Mendes.

Thus far in 2019, “SNL’s” hosts have included Oscar winner Emma Stone, “Game of Thrones” star Kit

Harington, “Killing Eve” actress Sandra Oh and comedian/former “SNL” writer John Mulaney

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he hits keep coming for Soulja Boy — just not on the charts.

Days after a judge ruled the rapper had violated probation and would be held in custody until at least the end of the month, his Los Angelesarea home was burglarized, according to TMZ. The website reports that a caretaker for the Agoura Hills residence reported the burglary to police on Monday night. When the authorities arrived they found that the thieves had allegedly made off with over $600,000 in cash and property, including jewelry and a phone.

As if that wasn’t bad enough, police believe the suspects used the phone they allegedly stole from Soulja’s home to brag about the theft on his Instagram account.

Perhaps inspired by the rapper’s business savvy, the five men also reportedly

ctor Alia B h a t t ’ s mother, Soni Razdan, has seemingly responded to allegations made by Kangana Ranaut’s sister Rangoli Chandel, that she has no right to discuss Indian politics because she isn’t a citizen of the country. She questioned Kangana’s agenda, and said that it is because of Mahesh Bhatt that she got her big break in Bollywood.

Taking to Twitter, Soni wrote that she is a human being first, and then a citizen. She wrote, “Urging people to vote against hate has nothing to do with citizenship and everything to do with being a human being.

We are all human beings first and citizens of the world we live in. Secularism and democratic principles are values and it’s those that I stand for. #VoteOutHate.”

Reacting directly to a comment by a Twitter user, in which they wrote, “Get lost British citizen ...u have no place in India to preach,” Soni wrote back, “I do actually. My father is Indian. Lived in India since I was 3 months old. Pays taxes. Holds an Overseas Citizen of India card. If my hard earned income is good enough to be used to better this nation then I have a right to voice my opinions too. #VoteOutHate.”

reached out to his famous friends claiming to be signees to his label and asking them to post their music to social media and provide guest verses for future recordings.

Last week, a Los Angeles judge ruled that Soulja had violated his probation by having ammunition in his home. He is currently being held without bail until another hearing on April 30.

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Fun Times

Archie

Personal changes can be made that will enhance your (March 21mind, body and pursuits.

April 19) Explore new interests and expand your friendships. Live, love and learn through experience.

ARIES

Take an interest in what TAURUS others are doing to discov(April 20- er something that will help May 20) you make a positive lifestyle change. Fitness, proper diet and activities that relieve stress are encouraged.

GEMINI (MAY 28June 20)

Draw on your intuitive insight when dealing with people, joint ventures and matters that require you to make a change. If something doesn't feel right, take a pass.

Figure out what someone wants or is trying to say be(June 21- fore you commit to anything.

July 22) You are the one who should be calling in favors and striving to chase your dreams.

CANCER

Engage in something you find fascinating or that gets your (July 23adrenaline flowing. Make changAug. 22) es because you want to, not because someone is pressuring you to do so.

LEO

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VIRGO (Aug. 23Sept. 22)

A change of attitude will help you adjust to the alterations happening in your personal, financial or domestic life. Talk to someone who has more experience than you before you make a permanent decision.

Taking a day trip or enLIBRA gaging in an exercise that will (Sept. 23challenge you to live a healthOct. 23) ier, more productive life will have an impact on the way you move forward. Romance is encouraged.

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Don't overdo it or take on SCORPIO impractical financial respon(Oct. 24- sibilities just because someNov. 22) one else wants you to get involved. A joint venture will be your downfall.

Carefully settle any perSAGITTARIUS sonal or emotional matters (Nov. 23Dec. 21) that crop up. Anger won't solve anything, but patience, intelligence and reasonable suggestions will. Romance will enrich your life.

Let your heart lead the CAPRICORN way, and adapt to whatever (Dec. 22- unfolds. An opportunity will Jan. 19) transform quite unexpectedly.

Trust in yourself.

Calvin and Hobbes Let others do as they AQUARIUS please. Aim to maintain sta(Jan. 20- bility and to secure what Feb. 19) you've worked so hard to achieve. Don't let emotions come between you and making the right decision.

Mistakes will be made PISCES (Feb. 20- if misunderstandings preMar. 20) vail. Get the facts and focus on what's doable, not on the impossible. Change begins within, and personal growth will lead to greater clarity.