Traditions are arguably the backbone of any society and impact how people see themselves and others. Most Christian people grin at the notion of Christmas traditions, which evoke delicious anticipation and nostalgia due to the festiveness of this joyous occasion. We can virtually smell the candles, taste the special meals, and hear the old traditional ...
While most traditions are interlinked and often branch out from common practice, some traditions are very specific with certain rituals. One such tradition is that of making “dumb cakes” during Halloween. When you hear about a cake that reveals your future spouse’s name, you might think that you are about to hear some fictitious story. ...
Different cultures assign different symbolic meanings to colors. While in the West, wearing black is considered ideal during mourning and funerals, in Eastern countries, white clothes are worn on such occasions. The Chinese have their own culture and view of color. Knowing them will come in handy if you ever visit China or attend Chinese ...
The birth and death of Jesus are recorded as significant events in history. His life has been studied and researched intensively by many historians, scientists, and other learned people. Their intent is to learn how his story unfolded and to reveal the truth. Our modern calendar, the Gregorian Calendar, is based on the moment of ...
In Greek mythology, Sisyphus was the son of King Aeolus of Thessaly and Enarete. He was the founder and the first king of Ephyra (the glorious city of Corinth). The various and multiple accounts of this story, called the Myth of Sisyphus, portray him as being a cunning and selfish ruler who mocked and killed travelers and guests, mistreated women, ...
The question of race vs. culture is something that has been bothering psychologists for a long time. Are we the products of our race, culture, or a combination of both? Shen Yun Principal Dancer Kenji Kobayashi believes that it is one’s culture that plays a major role in defining a person. A person from two ...
The Chinese celebrated their Mid-Autumn Moon Festival recently on October 1. It is the second most important traditional holiday in the country after the Chinese New Year. If you have been wondering what the festival is all about, here is a brief look at the celebration. The Moon Festival The Moon Festival is believed to ...
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