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Days of the Week

Hence the Wednesday of Holy Week is known as Spy Wednesday, after Judas Iscariot's actions.

frankbeswick, on 05/28/2014

Days of the Week

According to Luke 22, "Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the Twelve."

Mira, on 05/28/2014

Days of the Week

Thank you Frank

Telesto, on 05/28/2014

Days of the Week

Hi Mira, I didn't know the bit about Judaism betraying Jesus on a Wednesday! Interesting! Thank you for the info and your kind comments.

Telesto, on 05/28/2014

Days of the Week

Hi Sheri_Oz. I found out about the fasting days when Michael Morley was doing his research into fasting; etc, but didn't know the Hebrew days of the week, so thank you.

Telesto, on 05/28/2014

Days of the Week

This was interesting information.

frankbeswick, on 05/28/2014

Days of the Week

The days for fasting here in the Christian Orthodox church are Wednesdays and Fridays. I learned today that it has to do with Judas betraying Jesus (Wed.) and the Crucifixion (Friday). Interesting post! The days of the week in Romanian are luni, ...

Mira, on 05/28/2014

The allotment

I agree that I have to check locally about the onions. I'm still learning. Thanks for that info about your climate. And your new photos on this page look much better in large size. I plan to link to it in my gardening blog post. And it's ...

dustytoes, on 05/28/2014

Days of the Week

I was surprised by your comment that Monday and Thursday are traditional days for fasting. I had never heard of this before and I suppose that it is only among a very small segment of the Ultra-Orthodox community. You probably know this, but the ...

Sheri_Oz, on 05/28/2014

Can Wizzley Articles Qualify For "Fair or Editorial Use"?

Glad you think so, Mira. I really enjoy the research.

Sheri_Oz, on 05/28/2014

Can Wizzley Articles Qualify For "Fair or Editorial Use"?

I learned a few important things. You always do thorough research and your articles on copyright are much appreciated!

Mira, on 05/28/2014

The allotment

Frosts in June are rare here though in certain parts of Britain they can occur, notably Scotland. I am fortunate that I am thirty miles from the Irish Sea, and the land between me and it is flat. This means that the warming effect of the sea, ...

frankbeswick, on 05/28/2014

Fall Smoothie with Butternut Squash and Plums

Yes, I like them both, too, and there are ways to take advantage of their different qualities.

Mira, on 05/28/2014

Fun Gifts for Chess Players

Here's hoping :)

Mira, on 05/28/2014

Fun Gifts for Chess Players

Mira, A trickle can lead to a flood. :-)

DerdriuMarriner, on 05/27/2014