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what is the difference between African American tradition and Latino?
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What are some fun Christmas traditions from your family of origin?
My extended family has always had a blah sort of holiday season. Well, now all the "kids" are grown up and we are wanting to start some fun, family traditions for future generations. Any ideas would be much appreciated! Love … Continue reading
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What traditions do you have that celebrate the true meaning of Easter?
I love coloring eggs and going to Easter Egg hunts. But what traditions do you have that remind you of the true meaning of Easter? I heard about a tradition where you make rolls, but you wrap the dough around … Continue reading
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What customs/traditions did the Irish bring to America when they immigrated in the 1800s?
I can’t find anything! Please help! –St. Patrick’s Day. –Incredible literature. Irish immigrants who became famous in the arts include Eugene O’Neill (won the Pulitzer and the Nobel Prize), F. Scott Fitzgerald, Raymond Chandler, Georgia O’Keefe (painter), Henry James (he … Continue reading
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Is it a mexican tradition to not let the daughter spend the night until she’s 16?
My friend is mexican and she was gonna spend the night and then her perants said no because it was the tradition… Is that really true? Cause my other friends mom siad it wasnt. Well bitch im in the 7th … Continue reading
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What are your families favorite Christmas customs and traditions that you enjoy during the Christmas season?
I LOVE all the traditions and customs of Christmas. remember to visit my 360 page. we play musical chairs w/ the kids and grandpa plays bing cosby’ its a white christmas on the record player until the last chair. then … Continue reading
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How different is the culture in the UK compared to the US? What are some differences/similarities?
I’m traveling to Leeds, England to study abroad, and I’m from Minnesota and I was wondering what to expect from interacting with people there and how it compares to here in the US. I’m not worried about culture shock, but … Continue reading
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Where does the tradition of breaking a bottle of champagne over the bow of a ship originate from?
This ceremony is done prior to the commissioning of the ship. Question is what is the meaning / tradition of it. Where does the tradition of breaking a bottle of champagne over the bow come from? The origins of the … Continue reading
Can u please read this essay and comment on it…it is an interesting essay!?
What happened in the past can never be changed, not even by God, is a logic accepted by all. But, some scientists (mostly evolutionists) have proven that they can defy this statement and rewrite history based on “scientific evidence.” These … Continue reading
Posted in building on layers of tradition
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Is the South African tradition of expecting petrol pump attendants to have detailed navigation systems built?
into their minds also a common occurence in foreign countries? Have you ever noticed how we always stop at a petrol station when lost and automatically expect the attendants to know the exact location of our destination and that they … Continue reading
Posted in building on tradition
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