Mexican Independence Day: Viva Mexico! Viva la Independencia!
Mexican Independence Day celebrates the struggle to shake off Spanish colonial rule. The evening of September 15 is when the cry of ‘Viva …
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Social Studies Help: Cultures, Governments & More
Showing guides and explainers filed under Social Studies Help: Cultures, Governments & More.
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Traditional Clothing of Israel: Attire for Men and Women
Israeli dress reflects the climate and religious culture of the region. Differing Judaic sects add to the kaleidoscope of customary, religious attire. …
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All About the Deepavali Celebration in Guyana: A Festival of Cultural Significance
Deepavali, the festival of lights, is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Guyana. Goddess Lakshmy is worshipped. Lamps are lit in the evening to …
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The Sweetest Day: History of the Unofficial Holiday & Romantic Ideas
Mostly a holiday believed to be for sweethearts, gifts or candies are given to those that are in your life as loved ones. The history of Sweetest Day …
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Traditional American Nuclear Family
American culture continues to evolve and so does the composition of what we consider a nuclear family. Legally, there are more choices available in …
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What Did the Native Americans Wear? The Religious and Cultural Significance
Native Americans are known not only as the first Indians but also for upholding their cultural and religious beliefs. What did Native Americans wear? …
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Customs and Traditions of the Ukraine: Religion, Food, Occupations, Art, and Holidays
The Ukraine is a land of peasantry and industry. The folk art, celebrations, customs and traditions of the Ukraine and of the Slavic people have …
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The Heritage of Southern Cooking
Bring on the grits, black-eyed peas, cornbread, ham hocks and beans and fried chicken, chess pie for dessert, and you’ve got a meal. Southern …
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The Conservation of Portuguese Cultural Heritage: Enjoy It, Embrace It
Portuguese celebrations in the United States are primarily located in areas with neighborhoods that have a strong Portuguese influence. New York, …
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What is the Cultural Meaning of Sticking Your Tongue Out?
Like it or not, sticking out your tongue is culturally acceptable at times. We discuss both the acceptable and unacceptable of this ambiguous gesture …
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