Building on Tradition » customs tradition

What’s the difference between these word: Custom,Tradition, and culture?

admin — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:14:41 +0000

Human being are using them extensivly to mask most of stupidity of other. yes you got it right: though customs, traditions and other kind of stuff that people made up are part of the so called "culture", which it’s nothing … Continue reading →

How does customs and traditions make people into followers?

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:57:45 +0000

I need an example for BOTH customs and traditions. Thank you in advance.
i need an example from a book or movie.

People become so used to having tradition that they don’t question it.

Any examples of toursists getting in trouble, because they are unaware of local customs?

admin — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 06:59:43 +0000

Any examples of toursists getting in trouble, because they are unaware of local customs?
I’d like to know the examples of tourists getting in trouble because they weren’t aware of local customs, tradition and culture.
The only example I remember is a British couple being sentenced to 3 months of imprisonment for sex on the beach.
Help is very appreciated, I need this for my essay.
Thanks in advance!

I remember something about chewing gum and Singapore (I think)-try a google on that.

Why are Jews stuck in their religion, customs & traditions more than others in their religions?

admin — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 04:55:15 +0000

You’re confused about both assumptions.

Is Malay customs, traditions China, India and customs of others will change in the future?

admin — Wed, 11 May 2011 01:53:32 +0000

I want the customs and traditions must be remain in the future and also coming future.

All cultures have customs, and what you tend to find is that people will learn about foreign cultures and adapt their own habits using things they like, like watching TV or eating at chairs and tables rather than sitting on the floor and so on. However, they will keep their own cultures going too (like traditional dress, dancing, food, religious beliefs) because everyone likes to have some sense of their own culture too.

How do the Grimm Brother’s tales express German custom, tradition or the feeling of Nationalism?

admin — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:27:35 +0000

I read them, and I just see the fairy tale. :/
The stories would be ones well renowned, such as Little Red Riding Hood, The Girl with no hands, The singing bone, Hansel and Gretel, etc.

Grimm Brother’s tales are fables and stories that pre-date the German state and Nationalism. Many are not even based in the German people history as they pulled stories from all over Europe. Unless you want to discuss a particular story, I do not feel this question is able to be answered.

What are some facts on customs, traditions and daily life in Vietnam?

admin — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:02:26 +0000

VIETNAM:
I need some facts about the education, how the meals are served, how the new year is celebrated, if the deceased are cremated or buried, how Christmas and Easter are celebrated, how the house is set up (like are there some items they use or is they specific rooms for the house), and if they any other facts under anything what I’ve mentioned.
Thanks so much!

Kids go to school 4 or sometimes 5 hours a day, six days a week.
I’m American, we eat at the dining room table. At some of my Viet friend’s houses, we sit on the floor of the living room, all the food is on a tray and everyone takes what they want from it.
Tet is the biggest holiday of the year. It lasts for a week. The most important "rule" is that you return to your families and spend time with them.
People are cremated or buried, whatever the family decides.
Most of the people where we live are Buddhists. I don’t know how Viet Christians celebrate.
Our house is set up like a western house. We have friends who live in very small two or three room houses.

what were some of the Aztecs Customs & tradition?

admin — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 07:45:30 +0000

human sacrifice to their sun god.

What’s a travel website where you can search a country and get it’s customs, traditions rules and other info?

admin — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:06:32 +0000

I’m looking for a website that gives information about travel destinations. I want to know the customs, traditions, table manners and other info before I visit another country. I want to know if there are places I should avoid, certain gestures or words that are offensive, and hours of curfew or times of prayer in certain cities and things of that sort so I can enjoy my stay. Thanks!

you will get not one complete website that offers all this, you will have to search and see what info you need, the thing is that you will get information about how to get there, which places to go and what to buy and all that as these things sell and this information is found on travel websites, as for the remaining information, you might get it on wikipedia but in mose of the cases, you might need to buy a guide to know about certain countries and places, the thing is as you reach a place, you see these things and learn as it is all a part of tourism, dont worry, no one is soo conservative these days to mind a tourist, just be happy and visit places. the last i went to switzerland i went with http://www.swissfunholidays.com and they offered enough information to tempt me to go there

What are Jewish Traditions and Customs Regarding Death?

admin — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 06:47:26 +0000

I want to learn more about the Traditions and Customs of Jews in regards to death. I’m hoping to find some info on Yahooo answers about this. Please leave any information or credible sites You may have regarding this! Thanks in advance!

Bodies have to be washed before burial by the chevra kadisha, the burial society, and then the body is dressed in plain white shrouds (tachrichim). The body isn’t embalmed and should be, traditionally, placed in a plain pine box (or straight in the ground like in Israel if the local authorities permit burial without a coffin). There is a short service at the burial site, and each person shovels a bit of soil onto the coffin. Flowers are not placed on the grave, since they die and it’s thought that dying things aren’t a good thing to have around when mourning. Mourners wear a torn ribbon to symbolize the rending of clothing. Kohanim (hereditary priests) are not allowed to enter the burial grounds and cannot touch a dead body.

There is a seven-day period of mourning called shivah, where a person doesn’t work and stays at home, sitting on the floor or low chairs. People come and make social calls, bringing food with them for the mourner. Eggs are symbols of death and mourning and may be included. Following shivah there’s a thirty-day period of mourning called shloshim, at the end of which the stone is raised in Israel. Elsewhere the stone is raised after the whole one year period of mourning and saying kaddish.

Kaddish is recited at the jahrzeit (anniversary) of the death.