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Monthly Archives: April 2010
Did Americans Reinvent Christmas?
English author Charles Dickens created the classic holiday tale, A Christmas Carol. The story’s message-the importance of charity and good will towards all humankind-struck a powerful chord in the United States and England and showed members of Victorian society the … Continue reading
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What do you love to do during the Christmas/Hanukkah Holiday season?
Maybe a tradition or some other fun thing that you have only gotten to do a few times (like building snowmen in Corpus Christi, TX on the beach or serving meals to the homeless)? Wrapping presents. It’s been even more … Continue reading
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meaningful stocking stuffers?
this is the first year my family has hung Christmas stockings. we are not big on gifts at all – each of our children will get just a handful of gifts to open. they are very young and we’re looking … Continue reading
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Why can’t I answer twice on this yahoo answers thing? Yahoo answers you suck.?
I just typed a really good answer to a question, and it would not allow me to modify my answer, so i deleted it so i could answer it again. But the interface would not let me answer. Why do … Continue reading
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Christians, does the word ‘belief’ not say it all to you?
Your whole life is built on myth, tradition and belief! Do you not think it is time you snapped out of, faced the truth of life and got on with it like non belevers do? I think you’ll be a … Continue reading
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Have music suggestions for PE unit on African-American "steppin"?
I am a PE teacher at a Juvenile Detention Center, and this summer we will be exploring the African-American dance tradition of "steppin". We will study its origins, its tradition in American black fraternities, and its role in the modern … Continue reading
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Who wrote the Traditions and Encounters Textbook?
I believe I’ve found the source of all those "Aryan" culture questions appearing in various sections. Apparently the term appears in a World Civilization textbook called Traditions and Encounters: A Brief Global History. I am now curious as to who … Continue reading
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China’s firework customs/traditions?
My friend and I are doing a project about China and fireworks. It is a Power Point slide show presentation and we wanted one slide about their traditions and customs that involve fireworks. For example: births, deaths, weddings, holidays and … Continue reading
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Mexican wedding traditions?
i am looking for no religious mexican wedding tradition? i am not catholic or mexican but i groom to be is mexican but not catholic but wants some mexican traditions in the wedding, can anyone help? Lasso, Coins & Coin … Continue reading
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What is the significance of culture on the way women are expected to act?
Do you think culture/the society we live in today affects women in a way that leads to oppression?? In other words, are women expected to act in certain oppressive ways to gain acceptance in society? If possible, please back up … Continue reading
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