Saint Barbara day - "Eid el Berbara"
As every christian village in Lebanon, Maghdouche celebrates Saint Barbara on the 4th. of December of every year. As the day, according to the oriental christian tradition, starts and ends with the sunset, the big celebration would be the evening of the 3rd. of December.Saint Barbara day or " Eid el Berbara" is celebrated in Maghdouche similarly to the North American Halloween. It is believed that Saint Barbara disguised herself in numerous characters to elude the Romans who were persecuting her.Sugar and coins (paper money nowadays) are offe

"Elbeh"- Wheat of Saint Barbara
Every single house in Maghdouche will be having "Elbeh" the night of Saint Barbara (3rd. of December). "Elbeh" known also as "Am7 el Berbara" is served in a bowl and eaten as an evening snack or a warm dessert. Here is the recipe: Ingredients: 1 glass of whole-grain whe

Lebanese Red Lentil Soup
Ingredients (serves 6):500 g. split red lentils1 large onion, finely chopped1 tablespoon (or 2 cubes) bouillon1 teaspoon cuminsalt and pepper (to taste)juice of half a lemonvegetable oil1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

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Dignity on Facebook
Here we are, slowly back after a " too much to do" period... Besides, Trond was having some health problems that paralised our activities for a while. But we are back and that is the important.On Facebook, we started a group for Dignity's friends. So if you have an account on Facebook, dont hesitate to show your support and join our group. To go there just