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    Analysis of A Prayer for my Daughter by W.B. Yeats‚ Stanzas 9-10 Stanza 9: Yeats states that if hatred is ridded off‚ “the soul recovers radical innocence.” Hatred causes sin and violence; hence to be rid of it is to be innocent of these crimes. Innocence is beautiful in women. “Innocence” is radical because it is rooted in the soul. “Considering that‚ all hatred driven hence‚ / The soul recovers radical innocence”. A radical is a term for a root. In another perspective‚ the “innocence” is “radical”

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    Marriage Throughout Different Cultures Maurice Pearcey ANT 101: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Instructor: James Turner September 29‚ 2013 Marriage is a personal accomplishment for me. Having a wife then to create a family with her and providing for them‚ is a rite a passage for most African American males. Most African Americans get married but chances of the marriage lasting are slim. My parents were together for 15 years before they divorced but before the

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    list 1.1.2.1. Guest list for rehearsal 1.1.2.2. Guest list for reception 1.1.3. Set possible date for events 1.1.4. Browse locations for ceremony and reception 1.2. Arrangements 1.2.1. Arrange services 1.2.1.1. Photographer/Videographer 1.2.1.2. Hire DJ for ceremony and reception 1.2.1.2.1. Selection of Music 1.2.1.3. Set date for rehearsal‚ ceremony and reception 1.2.1.3.1. Reserve locations 1.2.1.4. Arrange party rentals and linens 1.2.1.5. Arrange floral designer 1.2.1.6. Testing

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    Marriage Ceremony and ReceptionA Chinese wedding ceremony is normally only attended by the couples’ immediate families. After the ceremony and before the reception the bride will host a tea ceremony for her in-laws. The couple usually goes to get the formal wedding pictures before they go the their reception. Red envelopes are traditionally given by chinese people on days of celebration filled with money. Instead‚ we asked that all guests at our wedding participate in our ceremony by writing

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    identifiable beat in many songs‚ the Masai stand apart from these standards. In fact‚ the Masai are amongst a small group of people who hardly use any instruments at all in their musical performances. With the exception of the Kudu horn in Eunoto ceremonies‚ the Masai use no other instruments to accompany their singing2. They sing typically in a call and answer style using occasional grunts and guttural sounds alongside chanting5. A typical group of singers in the Masai community consists of a group

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    many as 60 percent of the people are followers. Voodoo masks are an integral part of African dance ceremonies. The mask dance in Africa is charged with the responsibility of keeping the balance of life between humans and the gods. The mask becomes the living manifestation of the gods‚ both good and evil. Drummers and singers‚ who often wear these masks‚ are a crucial part of voodoo ceremonies‚ acting as the conduit for the spirits to journey into the

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    The Hopi Tribe of the American Southwest By Tim Gola Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Professor Holly Ricker February 22‚ 2010 The Hopi Indians are a Native American tribe from the American southwest and now reside on a 1.5 million acre Hopi reservation in northern Arizona. The Hopi or the "Hopituh Shi-nu-mu" meaning "The Peaceful People" or the "Peaceful Little Ones” are very peaceful and spiritual tribe whose reservation lies somewhat

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    is a long standing custom and it considered good luck for the bride. The bride and groom do not see each other the night before and up to the wedding ceremony. The bride usually has bridesmaids and the groom has groomsmen - the number of bridesmaids/groomsmen is up to the couple. I would say most wedding have around 4-5 bridesmaid . The ceremony usually takes place in church or in a chapel. It begins with the bridesmaids and groomsmen march down the aisle‚and then followed by the ringbearer

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    One of the most fascinating ceremonies that the Aztec performed was conducted by the high priest. The priest would ascend the highest hill and at precisely midnight he would cut the heart out of his victim. He would then attempt to start a fire within the victim’s chest cavity. If the priest could not successfully start a fire‚ the Aztec believed that the world would end. This rare ceremony was only performed every fifty two years. Another ceremony that was performed included taking

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    on their traditional clothing‚ and they are usually kept on until bedtime. After such custom‚ the family as a whole heads out to attend the morning mass at the local Orthodox Church. Here‚ the men‚ the children‚ and the women are separated. The ceremony for the mass includes singing carols‚ reading from both the Torah and the New Testament (since the Orthodox Church was heavily founded on both the Jewish and the Catholic religion)‚ and

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