the two nations) Glasgow Fair - last two weeks in July The Glasgow Fair is a holiday during the last fortnight in July in the city of Glasgow‚ Scotland.’The Fair’ is the oldest of a number of similar holidays‚ dating from the 12th century. Until as recently as the 1960s‚ most local businesses and factories would close on ’Fair Friday’ and workers and their families would use the opportunity to travel for holidays in the local area‚ typically in the Firth of Clyde or Ayrshire coast.This practice
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In harmony with the rebirth of nature‚ the Iranian New Year Celebration‚ or NORUZ (norooz)‚ always begins on the first day of spring. norooz ceremonies are symbolic representations of two ancient concepts - the End and the Rebirth; or Good and Evil. A few weeks before the New Year‚ Iranians clean and rearrange their homes. They make new clothes‚ bake pastries and germinate seeds as sign of renewal. The ceremonial cloth is set up in each household. hagi firooz‚ is someone who disguises themselves
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My Favorite TV Series: “SCANDAL” “Scandal” is an American political thriller television series‚ created by Shonda Rhimes. It was first aired on ABC on April 5‚ 2012 (Wikipedia). Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington)‚ the main character‚ is based on Judy Smith‚ a press aide and crisis manager of the former Bush administration and founder of “Smith and company” (Wikipedia). I particularly liked this tv series because the story focuses around a strong female character who has a profound effect on “America’s
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Explain why a certain sport is your favorite. Sweat dripping into my eyes‚ blurring my vision. My legs feel weak‚ making it difficult to pedal. I pause and allow myself to take a deep breath before speeding down hill. The adrenaline rushing through my veins‚ and the thrilling thought of what is to come next demands my body to get ready and keep going. I speed down the hill narrowly missing a couple of big jagged stones sticking up through the trail and trees. The intensity and extremity
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As you know‚ Tet Holiday is the biggest annual celebration of Vietnam in the first days of lunar New Year. During these days‚ people welcome a new coming year with good health‚ lucks and success. Tet holiday is very special for Vietnamese families to reunite and celebrate together. The preparation for Tet holiday is taken place very soon because it requires many steps. Home are often cleaned and decorated before New Year’s Eve. Children are in charge of sweeping and scrubbing the floor. The aldults
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PHUONG Tet Holiday According to the lunar calendar‚ the next Jan. 30‚ 2014‚ no matter what you do‚ and where you are‚ you must come home. That day is the Lunar New Year Festival that we call Chinese New Year Day in China and Tet in Vietnam. On New year ‘s Eve (Jan. 30‚2014)‚ people are very busy to prepare for the new year by cooking for the next three days. Housewives are busy to prepare traditional square glutinous rice cake which is filled with green bean paste and pork meat and cooked for
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Highlights ToursFlightsHotelsTrainsDay TripsWhy usCommunityContact us Home China Tours City Tours Create My Trip Ideas Yangtze Cruises China Guide Home China Guide Chinese Culture Chinese New Year Food Chinese New Year Food Chinese New Year Food Chinese New Year Foods are very important to Chinese people. All family members come together to eat at this time. Chinese New Year foods are not only delicious but it is traditional to eat certain foods over this festival. Chinese Dumplings‚
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was informed by my father that his side of the family was pure Vietnamese. On my mother’s side‚ if I recall correctly or at least what my mother tells me is that my great grandfather was Chinese which means that I am technically part Chinese. However‚ my parents really never talk about my ancestors so I would not know whether the facts were true or not. The most I know about them is that we have days where we would “lay food out for them” to celebrate their birthday and whatnots. My family could technically
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Heat (my favorite team). The first thing I will discuss is why I chose this topic. The second thing I will discuss about the Miami Heat is what I already know. The third and final topic I will discuss in this essay is what I want to find out about the Miami Heat. These are the topics that I will discuss in this essay. Why I Chose My Topic: Ever since I was young I’ve always loved basketball. It started when I was young and I used to always watch my older
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My favorite place to be is Daytona Beach. When you walk on the glittering sand it feels warm‚ soothing. Then you see the ocean it’s sparkling it looks like tiny crystals are floating on the surface. Oh!‚ also the golden sun shining down on you‚ and the crystal blue sky with puffy‚ wispy clouds floating above you. That reminds me make sure you bring lots of sunscreen‚ I usually bring 50% sun protection sunscreen. You might hear the crashing waves‚ that get up almost 6 feet to 8 feet tall! My
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