There is a reason why there will always be moonlight at Easter. Easter will never fall on a fixed date, the reason being that the date for Easter always occurs on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the Autumn equinox, with the Equinox falling on or close to March 21. Of course, in the Northern Hemisphere it is the Spring Equinox. The Equinox is the time when daylight and night hours are equal and for us signals winter’s approach. This year the full moon was April 8. But however it is calculated, Easter wouldn’t be Easter without a full moon.
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April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness month. It’s about bringing attention to a life-changing disease which is on the rise and connecting people to critical resources. This month-long campaign focuses on an important part of Parkinson’s Disease awareness – educating everyone on the many symptoms which impact daily life and how to address them. Early signs may be mild and may go unnoticed. Symptoms often begin on one side of the body and usually get worse on the same side, even after symptoms begin to affect both sides. Signs and symptoms may include – tremors, trembling of hands, arms, legs, jaw […]