A Christmas celebration Christians all over the world celebrate Christmas in the same way whether they are in Europe where it is cold or in Africa or South-East Asia where it is hot; the only difference is in the climate. It is the birthday of Jesus Christ that Christians celebrate on December 25th and the occasion is‚ therefore‚ a very joyous one. This particular Christmas celebrations is in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Smiths who are Christians living in Malaysia. They have been in the Far East for
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The Celebration of Haloween: The celebration of Halloween‚ also commonly referred to as All Hallows Eve‚ is not practiced in India thus this holiday‚ that is heavily integrated into American society‚ will impact my learning of the cultural aspects and traditions practiced by the people here. The history‚ nature and general thrill of Halloween is an exciting one and in addition to spiders‚ spooks‚ and trick-or-treating‚ the Jack-O-Lantern has become a popular icon. The story behind Halloween‚
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In “A Thanksgiving Celebration” Nicholasa Mohr‚ focuses on a mother named Amy. By overcoming her disconnections and reconnecting with her native culture‚ Amy is able to achieve the Thanksgiving celebration that she wants for her children. Amy becomes disconnected from her native culture when she immigrates to the United States. After living in the United States for a couple of days‚ Amy wonders night after night if she can face another one of those days like the one she had safely survived. Amy
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The bay windows placed behind my bed let in unforgivable beams of sunlight nearly every morning around 7 A.M. For over a month I had been throwing my blankets over my head cursing the fact that I kept forgetting to buy curtains. I was almost used to waking up so early‚ but on the 9th of September‚ 2009‚ the sun was letting me sleep. When I finally woke up‚ I felt different‚ and my dog hadn’t come to lick my face when I called her name. Outside‚ it was cold‚ dark‚ and wet. I could tell today
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Festivals and celebrations in Malaysia Malaysia has a number of festivals and celebrations‚ most of which are either religious or cultural in origin‚ and are swathed in traditions and rituals. Malaysia. A country where one can experience a multitude of cultural celebrations and festivals‚ as well as‚ and most importantly‚ good food(!) all year round. Almost every month of the year‚ tourists and locals alike immerse themselves in one celebration or another‚ thanks to the diverse cultural practices
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Capstone Primary Source Paper: Fourth of July Celebrations The fourth of July‚ also known as Independence Day‚ is a United States federal holiday honoring the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It proclaimed that the thirteen American colonies deemed themselves a new nation‚ known as the United States of America‚ and no longer were to be ruled under the British Empire. However‚ this national holiday would never have existed if one of the most important wars in history never happened
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distributing medicine‚ a relief team aiding refugees‚ a human rights expert helping deliver justice. Furthermore‚ no single leader‚ country or institution can do everything. But each of us‚ in our own way‚ can do something. On this United Nations Celebration‚ let us reaffirm our individual commitment and our collective resolve to live up to the ideals of the United Nations and build a better world for all. Days from now‚ the human family will welcome its seven billionth member. Some say our planet is
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customs. On a special occasions like Merdeka Day‚ the many races of Malaysia proudly don their traditional costumes and gather at various venues around the country in celebration of freedom‚ self-determination and unity. Malaysia will celebrate her 49th Independence Day on 31 August 2006. The centre for National Day celebrations rotates around the states of Malaysia. Take for example last year‚ the main event will be held
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of 1930. It is one of the three national holidays in India‚ and while the main parade‚ Republic Day Parade takes place at the Rajpath‚ in the national capital New Delhi‚ where the President views the parade‚ state capitals also have their state celebrations. History Although India obtained its independence on 15 August 1947‚ it did not yet have a permanent constitution; instead‚ its laws were based on the modified colonial Government of India Act 1935‚ and the country was a Dominion‚ with George
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CELEBRATIONS Festivals are an occasion for us to spend quality time with our family. Most of us hardly know our first and second cousins‚ aunts and uncles. Our festivals are designed in such a way that we get to meet everybody and perform rituals together‚ which in turn promotes social unity and brotherhood. At times‚ certain expenditures are needed to make a festival lively; this helps us spend quality time with the family. To get the feel of the day and make it different from the normal days‚
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