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Bermuda Triangle has earned its moniker the Devil’s Triangle after a number of ships and airplanes disappeared without a trace over the its waters on the Strait of Florida, Bahamas and the Caribbean islands. The area is one of the world’s busiest nautical highway. Likewise, numerous flights from North America to the Caribbean fly over it daily. Strong currents up to six knots have been known to capsize vessels. It might have been human error that have caused the disappearances but most sailors claim that the Triangle posses paranormal forces unexplainable by science. Famous myths are that the legendary city of Atlantis is underneath the Bermuda Triangle while others say that the phenomenon of disappearances are credited to aliens or UFOs. Famous incidences include the disappearance of USS Cyclops, one of the largest loss of life in the US Navy during peace time.

Hanukkah or the Festival of Lights is a Jewish holiday observed by lighting one candle on the Menorah for eight nights. The Menorah is a special candelabrum that holds the eight lights. Sometimes called the Chanukah, is to celebrated to honor the re-dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem after it was made unholy by the Seleucid army and the commemoration of the miracle of the olive oil’s burning for eight days even if it was only meant to last for a day. The festival is also marked by blessing of the candles, doing communal rituals, singing songs, and eating special foods during the length of eight days. Hanukkah starts on the 25th day of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar.

Lutheranism is a major branch Protestant domination that identifies with the preachings of the sixteenth century German reformer Martin Luther. Luther was an Augustinian monk and professor of theology who aimed reformation of the Western Christian church. When he was excommunicated by the Pope, Luther launched the Protestant Reformation which soon left Western Christianity divided. The church was originally called the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession or simply the Evangelical Church. Scandinavian Lutherans adopted the names of their specific country or location for their churches, for example, The Church of Sweden. Lutheranism spread throughout the world as a result of the missionary movement of the 18^th and 19^th century. Today, the religion has around 63 million members making it the largest Protestant denomination in the world. Lutheranism embraces the ultimate authority of the Word of God in matters of faith and Christian life and emphasizes Christ as the key to the understanding of the Bible.

Buddha is an Indian philosopher who founded Buddhism. His private name is Siddhartha and later on was known as Gautama Buddha which is a combination of the family name Gautama and the appellation Buddha, meaning “the Enlightened One”. He is generally recognized by Buddhists as the Supreme Buddha of our age. Surviving accounts about Buddha’s life were written many years after his death, mostly by idealizing followers rather than objective historians. His teachings were mostly passed down through oral traditions called the Tipitaka.

Buddha’s father wanted him to become a warrior but instead he left home and began wandering in search of enlightenment. He was able to realize that suffering is the common lot of humankind when he encountered an aged man, a sick man and a corpse. He then met a monk who looked calm and serene and not for long decided to adapt his way of living and left his family, wealth and power in the quest for truth. This act, known in Buddhism as the Great Renunciation, is celebrated by the Buddhists as a turning point in history. Buddha’s teachings have greatly influenced millions of lives for nearly 2,500 years.

The Last Supper also called Lord’s Supper or Mystical Supper, in Christian Gospels was the last meal Jesus shared with his Twelve Apostles and disciples before he was crucified. It has been the subject of many paintings, the most famous is by Leonardo da Vinci.

Events and dialogues in the Last Supper are recorded in the Synoptic Gospels and the Gospel of John. According to a revelation received by Paul, in the course of the Last Supper, Jesus took a bread and wine and told his disciples “Do this in remembrance of me”. Many Christians define this as the “Institution of the Eucharist”.