Planting. 1  Always sow fresh seed. 2  Parsnips need a long growing season, so sow as soon as the soil is workable. 3  Loosen the soil to a depth of 12-15 inches and mix in a 2- to 4-inch layer of compost. Always sow fresh seed. 2  Parsnips need a long growing season, so sow as soon as the soil is workable. 3  Loosen the soil to a depth of 12-15 inches and mix in a 2- to 4-inch layer of compost. 4  Sow 2 seeds per inch Â½ an inch deep.
Quick Facts : Festival of Souls. The Festival of Souls also referred as Obon, is a Buddhist celebration, celebrated during July in Japan and August in China. This is not an official national holiday. The Japanese believe that during this period the souls of their ancestors return to their homes on earth.
For other uses, see Thanksgiving (disambiguation). Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated in Canada, in the United States, in some of the Caribbean islands and in Liberia. It was originally celebrated as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year. Similarly named festival holidays occur in Germany and Japan.