History & Purpose of Rainsticks
A rainstick is a long hollowed tube filled with beans, rocks or other coarse materials and is designed to create a sound when shaken.Most...
History of Florida Water
What is Florida Water?Florida Water is quite similar in nature to Eau de Cologne, or cologne water.A citrus based scent which pushes the sweet...
History of Tarot Cards
The Hermit. The Hanged Man. The Fool. Tarot cards are often seen as a rustic antiquity. A mystical practice left behind from ruins of an...
The Origin of Aromatherapy
Roots in EgyptAromatherapy is believed to hold it's roots in Egypt, over 3,000 years before the time of Christ. Balls of odoriferous resins have been...
History and Meaning of Tibetan Prayer Flags
Tibetan prayer flags have quite a long history in Nepal, Tibet, and surrounding areas.It's believed in ancient times that Nepalese Buddhist suttas (religious texts)...
History of the Japanese Zen Garden
The Japanese Zen GardenThe Japanese rock garden, or Zen garden as it is sometimes called, is one of the most interesting Eastern architectural features...
History and Purpose of Wind Chimes
Wind chimes are largely considered as the first man-made musical instruments. You’ve probably seen them hung outside most homes or in beautiful serene gardens...
History and Use of Prayer Beads Throughout the World
Prayer beads are found in most cultures and religions across the world. They are an almost universal prayer item in all the mainstream religions...
History & Use of Agarwood
Agarwood is also commonly known as aloeswood and is a highly aromatic resinous wood from the Aquilaria tree. The aquilaria tree is native to...
Native American Smudging Rituals
Smudging ceremonies typically consist of lighting aromatic plant resins or herbs and releasing smoke into the surrounding atmosphere. Native Americans most often used clay...
