Culture

The one drink Russians cannot live without
By Oksana Boichenko · 14 years ago
When you come to visit, you will be offered tea in virtually every house you will stop in, as for Russians it is more than just a drink - it is tradition and a sign ...
Showcase my office talent? I don’t think so!
By Sara Wright · 14 years ago
You’ve heard the whispers, you know deep down what is about to happen because the office around you is buzzing with the secrecy and excitement that goes with a teambuilding event. You’ve noticed your incoming ...
The Uses and Cultural Relevance of Bamboo in Asia and South East Asia
By Rubel Zaman · 14 years ago
Bamboo is a giant tropical grass with hollow wood stems. In the west when we consider the uses of bamboo, we think 80’s garden furniture and bamboo shoots eaten with our favourite Chinese Takeaway food. ...
Showing Your Love by Sending Friendship Greeting Cards this Christmas
By Puneet Decor · 14 years ago
Christmas Day is coming soon. Thought of anything special for your friends? How about showing your love by sending friendship Christmas greetings? Greeting Cards For centuries, Greeting Cards have been used as a popular medium ...
The Eastern Woodland Indians
By Mr. Nokomis · 14 years ago
The term Eastern Woodland Indians refers to the many tribes of native North Americans who originally lived in the forests that extended the entire length of the eastern seaboard, across the boreal forests of the ...
Russian engagement/pre-wedding traditions
By Oksana Boichenko · 14 years ago
Russian wedding traditions are quite different from what most American and European cultures are used to. Naturally, there are some people who chose to mirror the European/Western traditions, but most weddings follow a rather traditional ...
Sports Related Fundraising Ideas
By Jolian Grant · 14 years ago
Are you tired of selling chocolate bars to raise money for your school fundraisers? Do you spend a lot of time training for your sport with nutrition and practice that selling chocolate and sugary snacks ...
An old Chinese fairy - the god of marriage
By Liu Rene · 14 years ago
Tang Dynasty, A people named Gu Wei, once, he went to Songcheng for a travel, accommodation in the South store. One night, Gu Wei is strolling in the streets, under the moonlight to see the ...
Tiki Culture - A Brief History
By Gabriella Betts · 14 years ago
Tiki culture has become popular primarily due to people's preference for the Tiki decorating style, especially in most tropical tourist destinations. What you may not realize is that Tiki culture as it is known to ...
Ramadan Life In Egypt
By Alaa Ibrahim · 14 years ago
In August, Muslims usher in the holy month of Ramadan, a time of fasting and prayer that quiets the normally frenetic country. At least during the scorching daylight hours as devotees eschew food and drink. ...
Tiki Totem Poles - Getting In Touch With Ancient Mysteries
By Emily Morison · 14 years ago
What are Tiki totem poles and how do they fit in to urban lifestyles? These poles are wooden blocks that were carved into the likeness of Tiki gods and ancestors. Although Tiki figures and other ...
A Linguistic Look at China’s Currency
By Dezan Shira · 14 years ago
China’s ethnic minorities account for only 8.5 percent of the population, but still number over 113 million. And while many are scattered to the outer boundaries of the nation, living in the high plateaus of ...
What orthodox Jewish means to a gay man.
By David Brody · 14 years ago
I often ask myself the question, can a gay man be Orthodox, and still live as a gay man? After all, being gay is known as an abomination in the Torah. However, like most things ...
A pure Woman --《TESS OF THE DURBERVILLES》
By Serena Du · 14 years ago
TESS OF THE DURBERVILLES is one of the most famous world masterpiece of "Wessex Series" written by Thomas Hardy,The novel describes the tragic fate of a pure girl,Heroine Tess is a beautiful farm girl,She was ...
Hail to the Chiefs - How I Officiated at a Wedding in the Presence of Two Presidents
By Rabbi David Gruber · 14 years ago
I recently officiated at a ceremony, where both Presidents Bush and their First Ladies were in attendance. They hardly ever attend private events, so this was very special for everyone who was in attendance. My ...
The Music that forged the counterculture revolution of the 1960s
By Tuppence Maranovna · 14 years ago
The counterculture revolution of the 1960s is one of the most significant steps in western cultural development of the 20th Century. From the very beginning trickle of its inception, to its height during the Vietnamese ...
Rakhis- An Exclusive & Assorted Collection
By Amrith K. A. · 14 years ago
Raksha bandhan is a significant Indian festival celebrated in the Shravan month as per the Indian calendar. Rakhi 2010 falls on August 24 and is anticipated with much enthusiasm. Revelers look forward to options to ...
Chinese Zodiac - The Label for People
By Venturi Wang · 14 years ago
The "rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig" combine to form the Chinese Zodiac which relates each year to an animal and its reputed attributes, according to a 12-year ...
Politics, Survival List, Right-wing
By Wendy Rivera · 14 years ago
Politics is a process where person or a group of persons are gathered or perhaps elected to form a group of leaders to make decisions and lead the country and sovereignty. With Politics, ordinary people ...
Jewish Feasts -7 Powerful Truths For Believers To Uncover
By Michael Ecuyer · 14 years ago
The Jewish feasts are like treasure ready to be discovered. Celebrating these festivals opens the door to affecting your family's life permanently.They really are an extension of the life-giving power of Jesus.Let's take a look ...