What is Christmas?

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Christmas is an annual commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ and a widely observed holiday, celebrated generally on December 25 by billions of people around the world. While the birth year of Jesus is estimated among modern historians to have been between 7 and 2 BC, the exact month and day of his birth are unknown. The date of Christmas may have initially been chosen to correspond with the day exactly nine months after early Christians believed Jesus to have been conceived, or with one or more ancient polytheistic festivals that occurred near southern solstice (i.e., the Roman winter solstice); a further solar connection has been suggested because of a biblical verse identifying Jesus as the "Sun of righteousness. Christmas Day is celebrated as a major festival and public holiday in countries around the world, including many whose populations are mostly non-Christian. In some non-Christian countries, periods of former colonial rule introduced the celebration (e.g. Hong Kong); in others, Christian minorities or foreign cultural influences have led populations to observe the holiday. Countries such as Japan, where Christmas is popular despite there being only a small number of Christians, have adopted many of the secular aspects of Christmas, such as gift-giving, decorations, and Christmas trees. The exchanging of gifts is one of the core aspects of the modern Christmas celebration, making it the most profitable time of year for retailers and businesses throughout the world. Gift giving was common in the Roman celebration of Saturnalia, an ancient festival which took place in late December and may have influenced Christmas customs. On Christmas, people exchange gifts based on the tradition associated with St. Nicholas, and the gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh which were given to the baby Jesus by the Magi. Christmas has at times been the subject of controversy and attacks from various sources. A Puritan-led controversy began during the English Interregnum, when England was ruled by a Puritan Parliament. Puritans sought to remove the remaining pagan elements of Christmas. During this brief period, the Puritan-led English Parliament banned the celebration of Christmas entirely, considering it "a popish festival with no biblical justification", and a time of wasteful and immoral behavior. In Colonial America, the Puritans outlawed celebration of Christmas in 1659

Countries in which Christmas is not a formal public holiday include;
Afghanistan, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bhutan, Cambodia, China (excepting Hong Kong and Macao), Comoros, Iran, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Laos, Libya, Maldives, Mauritania, Mongolia, Morocco, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and Yemen. Christmas celebrations around the world can vary markedly in form, reflecting differing cultural and national traditions.

Doctors vs Lawyer vs Engineers

 
Engineers, doctors and lawyers are some of the highest paid professionals in the world.
While there is a general salary for lawyers, the pay for doctors and engineers varies greatly by specialty.

Salaries for Doctors

As a general rule, doctors earn some of the highest salaries in the world. Anesthesiologists are the top earners with an annual mean wage of US$232,800, while surgeons are in second place with US$230,540. Obstetricians and gynecologists make US$216,760, while oral and maxillofacial surgeons are the highest paid dental surgeons at US$216,440. When including other specialists, such as orthodontists, family and general practitioners, psychiatrists and prostodontists, doctors occupy almost half of the top twenty highest paid salaries. Podiatrists were the lowest-paid specialists, with an annual mean wage of $132,470.

Salaries for Engineers

At US$147,470, petroleum engineers are the highest paid engineers. Nuclear engineers earn US$107,140, while aerospace engineers are the third highest engineering specialists, earning US$104,810 annually. Computer hardware engineers make US$103,980, while chemical engineers earn US$102,270. The rest of the engineering specialists, such as marine engineers, electronics engineers, electrical engineers and biomedical engineers, earn less than US$100,000. The salaries for materials engineers, environmental engineers, mechanical engineers, civil engineers and industrial engineers are under US$90,000.

Salaries for Lawyers

Lawyers at US$130,880, they are paid less than most doctors, but more than all of the engineers – except petroleum engineers. Most researchers does not differentiate between types of lawyers, so this salary covers various specialties, such as prosecutors, defense attorneys, government counsels and corporate or in-house counsels. It also covers legal aid lawyers, environmental lawyers, tax lawyers, intellectual property lawyers, family lawyers, securities lawyers and litigation lawyers.

Educational Requirements

The educational requirement for doctors is a medical degree and three to eight years of residencies and internships, depending on the specialty area. Lawyers must complete three years of law school to earn a Juris Doctor (J.D.). Engineers need a bachelor’s degree in their specialty area.

 

Job Outlook

Researchers projects a 24-percent increase in demand for physicians and surgeons through 2020, which is faster than the 14-percent average growth rate predicted for other occupations. However, the demand for lawyers is only projected to increase by 10 percent through 2020. The job outlook for engineers varies by specialty. Biomedical engineering is one of the fastest-growing jobs in the world with a 62-percent growth rate through 2020. Civil and petroleum engineering jobs will increase by 19 percent and 17 percent, respectively. On the other hand, nuclear engineers will only experience a 10-percent growth increase, while materials engineers, mechanical engineers and computer hardware engineers will only see a 9-percent increase. Chemical engineers, electrical engineers and electronics engineers can expect a 6-percent growth rate, while aerospace engineers will only see a 5-percent growth rate.

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Is marriage still important in todays society?

 
Many people are questioning the sanctity of marriage around the world. Many individuals are asking a simple question is marriage alive and well around the world?
Well it is clear that marriage is a powerful social institution throughout the world and a number of religions believe in marriage before sex so lets see what we have discovered from the list below.

1. The divorce rate worldwide has been going down for 30 years not up! People who promulgate a contrary notion are not giving you the real facts!
2. The marriage rate around the world has been going down. Yes, the marriage rates have been going down, but the truth is, there are really good reasons why this is so. The results of these actions are more stable and long-lasting marriages. People are waiting to get married later in life and when then are financially more stable both factors enhance the chances for having a successful marriage.
3. People around the world are getting smarter about marriage – they are marrying later in life, holding off on having children, and taking care of their educational needs first and foremost. Smart marriages do, in fact, get married later in life, they don’t have children (or get pregnant) before they get married, and they marry when they are ready.
4. Marriage is still very popular around the world. According to recent evidence we have seen, there have been at least 50 million marriages last year worldwide. Marriage is still very popular. Make no mistake about it. Those who would suggest differently are just plain wrong.
5. There are pervasive characteristics that define successful marriage around the world. In marriage, the simple things matter! Successful marriage is an accumulation of having done the simple things.
6. Let’s be clear – a marriage between two people who love each other – who dedicate their lives to each other for eternity – is still the “glue” that holds societies around the world together, whether it be in Jamaica or at other places in the world. Marriage is still the greatest contributor to “social order” around the world.
7. Marriage is alive and well around the world! Two people who love each other and are willing to make a life commitment to each other is still one of the most significant obligations and dedications known to man and woman. Marriage is important to world order. Those who discount this notion are most certainly out of the mainstream of “world thinking.”