Lebanon
borders on Israel, a Jewish state, and Syria, which is largely
Muslim; Lebanon's population includes about half Muslim and about 40%
Christian people. Although this particular holiday is Christian, the
minority religion, most government agencies and services are closed.
The holiday feasts eaten today may include tabbouleh (bulgar wheat
prepared with tomatoes, cucumbers, and lemon juice) and other
favorite dishes.
Hooray
for Lebanon! It is ranked Number 1 of all Middle Eastern nations in
guaranteeing civil rights and freedoms to its citizens.
A
center of ancient history
Lebanon
was the homeland of the Phoenicians, an ancient seafaring and trading
culture that spread across the Mediterranean from 1550 BC to 300 BC.
Mr. Donn has links about the Phoenicians.
Here
is some information about the Phoenician alphabet, which was one of
the first in the world. Take a look—can you tell that the ancient
Phoenician alphabet eventually evolved into the modern alphabet many
of us use today?
Also
on this date:
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