German Christmas Traditions and Staples: Goose, Carp and Sweets
Christmas goose or Christmas carp? Depending on taste, religious belief or the German region you live in, one of the two staples will appear at …
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Glass, Silver and Gold Artifacts Crafted by Turkish Artists in Traditional and Modern Designs
Turkish art in its many facets is always elaborate and often colorful. We look at nazar beads, delicate goblets, objects handcrafted in silver and …
Continue ReadingModern and Traditional Turkish Clothing for Women
The headscarf, baggy trousers and colorful, sequined clothing are common items in traditional Turkish clothing as well as modern. You might be …
Continue ReadingThe Turkish Wedding: Unique Wedding Ceremonies
Gold, banknotes and the color red are the dominating elements of a Turkish wedding ceremony. No expenses are spared to make the occasion special for …
Continue ReadingCelebrations of Harvest and Thanksgiving Around the World
This information will be of value for students who want to explore the topic of harvest festivals. Giving thanks on Thanksgiving is an important …
Continue ReadingHow is El Día de los Muertos Celebrated in Latin America?
The Day of the Dead is known in Spanish as El Día de los Muertos. You may think this celebration only happens in Mexico, but did you know that …
Continue ReadingTeach Your Classroom Grades 5-8: How Christmas in Colombia Is Celebrated: Foods, Festivities, and Families
The Catholic Church has a strong presence in the country of Columbia, meaning the observance of Christmas has a very religious approach rather than a …
Continue ReadingStudy Australian Culture: Sydney Opera House
The Opera House in Sydney is probably one of the tourist sights for which Australia is most famous. Many visitors to Australia would not forgive …
Continue ReadingFighting for Native Rights - Whaling, for the Makah, Is Part of Their Spiritual Heritage
Can America condone a culture that participates in whaling? What if the tribe involved has a legal treaty to do so and the whale is not an endangered …
Continue ReadingMaking Eye Contact in Different Cultures - What Are You Saying?
Eye contact may communicate very different things to people of various cultures. What will you be “saying” by your nonverbal communication …
Continue ReadingObservance of Christmas in Latin America: A Tour of Ecuador, Brazil, Venezuela, Mexico, Peru, and Columbia
Christmas, or Navidad as it’s known in Latin America, is an important religious holiday for many Latin Americans. As with many holidays, the …
Continue ReadingThe Origins of the Basque People and Their Cultural Identity in the World Today
Despite the myriad of conjectures that surround the origins of the Basque people, this unique culture continues to flourish in today’s world. Is it …
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