The 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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Christmas in Greece - Traditions & Customs Surrounding St. Basil, Patron Saint of Greece
St. Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors, and gives gifts, too; but in Greece, he shares the job with St. Basil. The Greeks also decorate an …
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Christmas Traditions in Guatemala Preserve a Unique Custom
Guatemalan Christmas is not just an extension of Mexican Christmas, any more than a Canadian Christmas is an extension of Christmas in the USA. The …
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Explore the Christmas Traditions of Ethiopia
Most people in Ethiopia are Christian, and of the Coptic Church, which follows the Julian calendar. Christmas is celebrated in January and involves …
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How Italians Celebrate Christmas: Religion, Traditions, and Food
Italy is a nation cobbled together and composed of many regions. Differences in dialect, food, terrain–and customs–are more the rule than …
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Understanding Phylogeny: An Evolutionary Family Tree
How is phylogeny related to genealogy? Both study family relationships. Read on for help understanding the concept.
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Variety in Christmas Traditions in Switzerland: Tirgell, Evergreen, and More
There is no one “Swiss” way to celebrate Christmas in Switzerland. German, French and Italian Christmas traditions even vary between the …
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Christmas in Colonial America: Virginia Traditions You May Still Recognize
What was Christmas like for the first European settlers in America? Collectively, they came from more diverse backgrounds than those who came on the …
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Holiday Traditions for Christmas in England
Is England our Mother Country when it comes to how we celebrate Christmas in the USA? Decide for yourself after reading this article. There’s …
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How the Swedes Celebrate Christmas: St. Lucia's Day, St. Knut's Day, and More
What do the Swedes do during the dark and snowy time around Christmas? They definitely don’t let the dark get them down. Read about their …
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