The following are extreme weather events in Mecca and the surrounding area. In November 2009, Makkah Province was badly affected when record-breaking rainfall of 90 millimetres (3.5 in) hit the province causing flash floods all over the province.
Definition of spinster. 1 : a woman whose occupation is to spin. 2a archaic : an unmarried woman of gentle familyb : an unmarried woman and especially one past the common age for marrying.
Traditionally colcannon was served at Halloween; The host would mix a coin, a button, and a ring into the colcannon and whoever found them had the following fortunes: coin meant wealth, button meant spinster or bachelor, and a ring meant marriage in the near future-- kind of fun! Scrub and cut the potatoes into quarters, and place in a large pot of water. 2  Bring to a boil, and cook until potatoes are tender. 3  Place the cabbage, onion and water in a large pot and turn heat on to high.