Maybe it's fitting that the day on which Americans commend moms has an odd arrangement of guardians: President Woodrow Wilson is normally observed as the 'father' of Mother's Day — for marking a decree on May 9, 1914, pronouncing the second Sunday of May 'an...
When looking in depth at the ritual of Pongal, gender roles are portrayed by what is seen to be ideal for a women and a man to do. In other words, gender is a socially constructed perspective that portrays what is expected of the behaviour,...
In 1625, a Jesuit missionary named Jean de Brébeuf, accompanied by other Jesuits and servants, went to what is now Canada and North America. This is the main story told in Erik R. Seeman’s Huron-Wendat Day of the Dead, but overall, the book presented a...
The origin of this celebration is not completely clear, it’s most believed that it is the result of the combination of both Mesoamerican and Spanish cultures. During pre-Hispanic times, Aztecs, once a year, celebrated Mictecacihuatl, which was the goddess of the dead, this event was...
America is a country rich in culture and different ethnicities and this has to be respected by everyone. For many decades the country has been celebrated for its high levels of equality, and democracy, although it has taken a lot of struggle for the country...
For years Americans have been celebrating Columbus Day. I grew up thinking he was a hero for discovering America. I was confused as to why instead of Columbus Day others celebrate indiginous people’s day. When I moved to out closer to the Morongo Indian rezervation...
There existed numerous explorers such as Prince Henry, Hernan Cortes, and the explorer most people know about Christopher Columbus. Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer and also a navigator born in 1451 in Genoa Italy. Columbus died in 1506 and was in a lifelong pursuit...
Malaysia is a country that having diverse ethnicity which like Chinese, Malay and India. All of the peoples from different race they are unity to do work or activities together. It is also can help them to develop a spirit of cooperation and to improve...
Holi Holi, the “Festival of Colors” or the “Festival of Love”, is the celebration of the outset of the spring season, the welcome of warmth and happiness and symbolizes the victory of Good over Evil. It is the perfect occasion to boost your business by...
Cinco dе Mауо iѕ аnnuаllу оbѕеrvеd оn Mау 5. It celebrates thе dеfеаt of thе Frеnсh аrmу during thе Bаttlе оf Puebla (Bаtаllа dе Puebla) in Mexico оn Mау 5, 1862. It iѕ nоt to be соnfuѕеd with Mеxiсо’ѕ Indереndеnсе Day. Cinco de Mayo iѕ...
Introduction In a vivid burst of color, energetic dance, and radiant smiles, imagine yourself immersed in the heart of a joyous crowd celebrating the “colors of India” at the iconic Festival of Colors. This spectacular event takes place on March 20 and 21 in various...
Diwali is an extremely popular festival in India. It’s additionally known as the festival of lights. It’s a holy festival for the Hindus. On Diwali people lit up their homes, shops, etc. with lanterns, candles, diyas, and decorative lights. Lord Ganesh and god Lakshmi are...
Indian diasporic communities have been forming in the United States since the early parts of the nineteenth century. Currently, there are 3.1 million Indian-Americans there, which makes them one of the most populated immigrant communities in the country. They brought their culture and traditions to...
The Holi Festival is a day that is celebrated all across the world. It can also be called the “festival of love”. All of the color brings joy to everyone and all forget all the hate they have for others. Through Three of Ninian Smart’s...
‘Cheerfulness is in the air, Oh! It’s Diwali everywhere.’ What does Diwali actually mean to all of us? Is it one of the biggest festivals of the year in India which is about an amalgamation of a gathering with family, wearing flashy clothes, eating lip...
Growing up as a kid in foster care, I was surrounded by many other cultures and races other than my own, of which each brought their own traditions and cultural rituals to my life. One cultural rite I have partaken in for many years and...
Halloween or day additionally called Allhalloween, All Hallows’ Eve, or All Saints’ Eve, is a celebration ascertained in many countries on thirty first of October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows’ Day. It begins the three-day observance of season, the time...
Today, The Day of the Dead in Aztlan, has become one of the most widely celebrated Mexican cultural traditions in the Southwest, United States. It strengthens the cultural cohesiveness of the Chicano community and is an unparallel example of how Chicano movement politics and Neo-Indigenous...
This winter break, I found science everywhere I went. It started on the 20th when my friends and I walked to another one of my friend’s house to make gingerbread houses and exchange gifts. While making gingerbread houses, you need to have a stiff enough...