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? …
Continue ReadingCustoms 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 …
Continue Reading"The Haunted Palace" Analysis and Symbolism of "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe
Written as part of Edgar Allan Poe’s short story “The Fall of the House of Usher,” the poem “The Haunted Palace” uses a …
Continue ReadingThe 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 …
Continue ReadingThe 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, …
Continue ReadingWhat 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 …
Continue Reading"Lily's Crossing" by Patricia Reilly Giff: Study Guide for Elementary Readers
Lily’s Crossing is a powerful novel about two young children who have lost family members (temporarily, due to enlistment, and permanently, as …
Continue ReadingA Critical Look at The Race to Nowhere - Are Schools Really to Blame?
In 2010 filmmakers from Lafayette, California, created a film called “The Race to Nowhere.” This film chronicles the pressures students …
Continue ReadingComparison of the Philosophical Views of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were among the greatest minds that have lived in Western Civilization. The three are responsible for shaping society as …
Continue ReadingFoods and Recipes in the Philippines: Filipino Culinary Creations
Foods in the Philippines are as diverse as the culture. They can be as rich as Spanish cuisine or as colorfully natural as the Chinese food. Other …
Continue ReadingHomework Help With the Digestive System of a Frog Including a Downloadable Diagram
Frogs are amazingly cool! You’re reading about them because you already know that–or else you need to learn about them! You’ll find …
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