holidays around the world. It is celebrated by more than 160 countries around the world! Christmas is originally known to be the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. It started in the 4th century in Western Europe Catholic churches. Today‚ however‚ we look at Christmas at a time for family and gift-giving. Which isn’t bad but‚ most people have lost sight of the real celebration of the holiday. When did Christmas change into more of the idea of exchanging gifts than celebrating the birth of Jesus?
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recognized as “Taiwan Good Chain Store” by Ministry of Economis Affairs‚ Taiwan for 6 consecutive years. We were the only pearl milk tea at the 2009 Taipe Deaflmpics and the only pearl milk tea brand that represented Taiwanese culture in R.O.C 100th birthday celebration. What we see ourselves in the future is to expand our market like a ripple with a new way of thinking which means health + tea drinks = healthy trend‚ and a new way of marketing which means creation + tea drinks = creative new fashion. Our
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The room had a bedroom with two giant beds‚ a lounge room with a bar‚ and a kitchen in between. Somehow‚ my parents let my brother claim the lounge room for himself‚ so my exchange sister‚ my mom‚ my dad‚ my grandma‚ and I all had to sleep in one bedroom. Sleeping in the same room as my grandma was torture because her snoring was so loud and obnoxious. But I eventually got to sleep in the other room for the remaining few nights. On the first day in Disney World‚ my dad and I went on all of the Mountain
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Intercultural Experience Communications 1 My friend Julie invited me to go to a family gathering with her and her boyfriend. I was a little reluctant to go because her boyfriend is Chinese and I was afraid I wouldn’t have anything in common with the people there. Eventually I decided to go. This is my experience: There is a difference in nationality‚ since I am an American. There are also distinct differences in religion (I am a Christian and they are Buddhists) and language (they speak Chinese
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religious gathering‚ wedding‚ ceremony. Part 2 Answer the following questions to enter into a discussion with your classmates: What images do you notice that are repeatedly used for cultural and traditional celebrations? The star of David is used for Bar Mitzvah’s‚ typically in the US for birthdays its balloons. The Christmas Tree is used to celebrate Christmas. Turkey is used to Thanksgiving. The US Flag is for the 4th of July. Halloween is typically represented by a pumpkins. Share some traditional
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Pakistan and I can see many differences between these two countries. In my opinion the most prime difference between these two countries is that they enjoy different kinds of celebrations and holidays‚ and have dissimilar costume styles. First of all‚ Pakistan and the United States have different kinds of celebrations
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of age. Even though it is not as religious as a quinceanera‚ a sweet sixteen is an important rite of passage that celebrates approaching adulthood and is usually celebrated with a big part. "While sweet sixteen celebrations lack the religious influence of other coming-of-age celebrations‚ some traditions do surface" writes Kiri Picone. As seen on TV shows like "My super sweet sixteen" a tradition of receiving a car is shown to represent having responsibilities. Unlike in a quinceanera‚ a sweet sixteen
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“Expect the worst‚ that way‚ if it’s bad‚ you’re prepared‚ and if anything else should happen‚ it’s a blessing.” My grandmother repeated this to me throughout my life and it finally sunk in today. My grandma went in for surgery at 8am this morning (Tuesday September 24‚ 2013) to have a malignant tumor removed from her large intestine. She’s 82 years old and has lost upwards of 60 pounds due to this obstruction; therefore her risk of complication during surgery is high. We were told that the surgery
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traditional celebration of a young girl turning fifteen on her birthday and making a transition from child to adult. Reached maturity and eligibility for marriage‚ which has been custom in most countries. A Quinceanera is something that started many years ago when a Spanish conqueror brought the tradition to Mexico and other countries. Throughout most countries‚ parents don’t celebrate their daughter’s fifteenth birthday by having a Quinceanera; they celebrated daughter’s birthday differently from
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ready to get off at my stop. This wasn’t the first time I rode the bus to my grandparents’ house‚ but this ride seemed peculiarly longer. As we arrived at the stop I felt anxious because I haven’t seen my grandparents in about two years on my 12th birthday. I stepped off the bus and pulled out the note my mom gave me before getting on the bus. The not read‚ “Hope you made it safely‚ once you walk to the parking lot of the Wawa across the street from the bus stop‚ look for a 2010 Nissan Altima‚ mom
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