my family members realized how difficult it was to fit in time to see distant family members. That’s why since my great grandmother was around‚ we’ve spent one day during the holiday season participating in what we call The Progressive. As the tradition goes‚ each family is required to prepare one part of the traditional five course meal‚ the assignment of which rotates between the families each year. Each family prepares their part of the meal and hosts it at their home‚ allowing the entire family
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1128 Smoke Signals and the Oral Tradition While watching the movie Smoke Signals‚ it can be readily observed that the story is driven not only through the adventures of the two main protagonists; Thomas Builds-the-Fire and Victor Joseph‚ but also through the words and histories spoken by Thomas‚ who is a practicer of the spoken word‚ or oral traditions of Native Americans. The oral tradition was used by Native Americans to pass down history‚ culture‚ traditions‚ and their beliefs. The use of
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Excursus: What is “good” according to the Roman Catholic Tradition? (Ref. Gula‚ Richard. 1989. Faith Informed By Reason) The nature of the concept good is the full realization of any beings’ potential‚ or to achieve perfection. The innate tendency within the human person to seek perfection is the ontological basis for the fundamental moral obligation – to realize one’s potential‚ or to be all I can be. Actions are moral when it arise from this innate tendency and contribute to the full
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Every person has his or her own set of beliefs and traditions in which they have been raised by or simply believe in. Whether it is Judaism‚ Christianity‚ or Muslim‚ all individuals have the freedom to practice and express what they believe in. Gaining knowledge of other religions can provide a better understanding of current issues that concerns them as well as their beliefs and characteristics‚ and most important specific traditions that define each religion. No matter if it is Judaism‚ Christianity
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Every country celebrates New Year in its own unique tradition. Khmer‚ “ Enter the New Year”‚ is the name of the holiday that Cambodians celebrate their New Year. It is celebrated each April and the dates are determined by the lunar calendar. It is consider as one of the most important holidays of the year in Cambodian culture. Traditionally‚ the celebration usually lasts three days and each day has its own meaning and tradition. The 2010 Cambodian New Year was celebrated in Long Beach
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celebrate their heritage and culture. Hispanics have had a profound and positive influence on our country through their strong commitment to family‚ faith‚ hard work‚ and service. They have enhanced and shaped our national character with centuries-old traditions that reflect the multiethnic and multicultural customs of their community. Hispanic Heritage Month‚ whose roots go back to 1968‚ begins each year on September 15‚ the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica‚ El Salvador
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COPING WITH CRISIS Ann Landers If I were asked to give what I consider the single most useful bit of advice for all humanity‚ it would be this: Expect trouble as an inevitable part of life and‚ when it comes‚ hold your head high‚ look it squarely in the eye and say‚ "I will be bigger than you. You cannot defeat me." Then repeat yourself the most comforting of all words‚ "This too shall pass." To forgive oneself in the face of a devastating experience is perhaps the most difficult of life’s challenges
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The cross-cultural encounter between Europe and Africa began as Europe aggressively initiated an era of exploration of Africa south of the great savanna. Europe’s curiosity‚ exploration and greed transformed the history of African people. In the study of the cultural history of Africa‚ much innovation has been attributed to outside origins and influences. Historians and archaeologists have learned a great deal about the developments that emerged from the European influence in Africa. The age of exploration
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differences of interpretation that have divided Christians across the centuries. It’s these questions that split the western Christianity world during the Reformation. The dominant expression of western Christianity emphasised the importance of tradition‚ and the authority of the church as the interpreter of Christian teaching. The observation of particular rituals and the reception of sacraments administered by the church were perceived as vital for personal salvation. When Roger Martyn talks
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Inuit Culture‚ Traditions‚ and History Traditional Inuit way of life was influenced by the harsh climate and stark landscapes of the Arctic tundra– from beliefs inspired by stories of the aurora to practicalities like homes made of snow. Inuit invented tools‚ gear‚ and methods to help them survive in this environment. Geography Inuit communities are found in the Arctic‚ in the Northwest Territories‚ Labrador and Quebec in Canada‚ above tree line in Alaska (where people are called the Inupiat
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