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The Rainbow Nation has Yet to be Born
By Dzagbe Cudjoe · 15 years ago
My first few weeks in south Africa to publicize my children's book were spent in a state of extreme culture shock. Nothing was as I had been led to believe - not even the weather. ...
Australia, The Melting Pot Of Different Cultures
By Jo Alelsto · 15 years ago
The first inhabitants of this vast continent are the aborigines, coming to the land some 40,000 to 50,000 years ago, and the scholars thought they may have crossed the land bridges from Southeast Asia. These ...
Food Culture in China
By Jason Chang · 15 years ago
To say that the consumption of food is a vital part of the chemical process of life is to state the obvious, but sometimes we fail to realize that food is more than just vital. ...
Celebrating Christmas In Central And South America
By Jason Swanson · 15 years ago
In Central and South American nations, which have a fairly large Christian population, the Nativity or Manger Scene is the main decoration in homes at Christmas time. In Mexico, a Christmas tree may also be ...
Learn All About Santa And The Reindeer
By Jason Swanson · 15 years ago
Maybe it's the undeniable alliterative appeal of Rudolph the Red-Nosed reindeer that makes him the most known or popular of all Santa's nine flying reindeers. It certainly doesn't seem as easy to come up with ...
Where Did Christmas Traditions Come From
By Jason Swanson · 15 years ago
Christians celebrate Christmas to observe the birth of Jesus Christ, which is an event and not a tradition. But many other activities related to celebrating the Christmas season evolved from certain traditions, many of which ...
Native American Pow Wow
By Yazid Avicenna · 15 years ago
Pow wow is a fascinating gathering of Native American Indians which may last from days to a week. Pow wow is an important cultural expression of the Native American heritage.
The name pow wow derives ...
The Role Of Corporate Greeting Cards
By Francis K. Githinji · 15 years ago
Greeting cards exist in very many kinds and forms; they serve many occasions and you cannot imagine the kind of impact they make. For people who wish to say that they are thankful, sorry, they ...
Role Of Sorry Greeting Cards
By Francis K. Githinji · 15 years ago
When you have done something to wrong somebody, you often feel discomfort; you cannot rest until you have made things right. It is pretty interesting how our conscience enables us to face the wrongs we ...
Vicissitude of Japan’s culture
By Nancy Eben · 15 years ago
Culture of different countries is different. One can easily notice the difference either by the visit, i.e. through experience or through learning their history and customs. Likewise, Japan culture also has its own specialties and ...
Go Green? Enough Already
By A.p. Papoon · 15 years ago
Drive a puny, fuel efficient car or hybrid; use an ugly little light bulb that emits a dull light and is hazardous when broken; wear a sweater in your own home in the winter and ...
Festival seasons in India
By Monty Alexander · 15 years ago
India, the land of colors and celebrations, has a festival or holy occasion almost every time of the year. These festivals are marked by celebrations, decorations, prayers and festive shopping. Although there is no particular ...
Difference Between Ethics And Beliefs
By James Burgess · 15 years ago
Belief or Ethos. Belief is a power. We can believe in a faith, we can believe in another person, yet the most important aspect of this ethic is self-belief. According to Sufi teachings, there is ...
Aztec and the City of Tenochtitlan - A Brief History
By Yudika Avicenna · 15 years ago
With the Aztecs, archaeology merges fully with history. The picture and rebus writing of the Aztec manuscripts and the accounts of Bernal Diaz del Castillo and Bernardino Sahagun are sources as important as the monuments ...
Yamuca Italian Social Network
By Yamuca Frank · 15 years ago
Experience Italy
Traveling in Italy is suite to whatever type of personality you might have. Whether you're a food lover, a fashion fiend, an art enthusiast or you're a contemporary tourist who wants to try ...
The Meaning of Social Justice
By Andy Carloff · 15 years ago
The Meaning of Social Justice
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January, 2009
The Origins of Society
"...the lower classes of the people... [are] by far the most numerous in all countries and in all ages..."
-- James Steuart, ...
Australia’s Aborigines
By Jeni Stevens · 15 years ago
The wilderness grew dark as embers burst wildly from the fire. The Aborigine’s faces were visible only by the light from the fire’s glow. The deep voice echoed across the desert floor as the oldest ...
The History of Halloween
By Ocean Zhang · 15 years ago
On October 31, you will be greeted by witches, ghouls, demons, devils and monsters when you open the door to hand out your trick-or-treat goodies. Parties for the young and old will be popping off ...
Definition Of Historical Romance
By Francis K. Githinji · 15 years ago
Historical romance is exactly as it sounds. It is affection and love told with rich history. There are very many authors who have been able to bring great masterpieces through this sub genre. History is ...
Should We Limit or Ban Cell Phones While Driving
By Rick Adams · 15 years ago
Serious Injuries and Fatalities from Auto Collisions have become almost epidemic in the United States. In the last 10 years, the US has had over 500,000 automobile related fatalities. Few of us take the time ...