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Different Types of Ancient Egyptian Jewelry
Jewelry was more than just a luxury in ancient Egypt. Worn by the living, decorating the dead and filling their tombs, jewelry spoke to social standing, rank and wealth. Everyone of all wealth levels wore jewelry, but how elaborate it was said much about a person. Grave robbing became an occupation
Animals in Japanese Mythology
Animals have rich symbolic and sometimes mystical meaning in Japanese culture. One sign of the importance of animals is that in Japan, each year correlates with a sign in the zodiac; each sign is represented by an animal, and each year is said to take on the personality of that animal. Otherworldly
Barter Fairs Rainbow Family Festivals in California
The Rainbow Family of Living Light gathers yearly to pray for world peace.rainbow image by Richard Morton from Fotolia.comThe Rainbow Family of Living Light has been gathering in national forests since their first gathering in Colorado in 1972. There has been an annual gathering every...
What Was the Proper Way to Marry in Native American Tribes?
Marriage ceremonies are filled with symbolism. Rituals surrounding weddings have cultural and religious underpinnings. Native Americans had certain ceremonies that signified the joining of a man and woman. From courtship to wedding feasts, customs were dictated by the particular Native American trib
Good Manners in the Digital Age
The world has changed so fast that it's hard to know how to behave these days. Old rules don't apply and new ones haven't been created yet. Suffice it to say consideration for the other ...
What Religions Practice Arranged Marriages?
Arranged marriage is more of a cultural belief than a religious belief, but many religions across the world routinely conduct arranged marriages. Most Islamic, Indian and Asian countries believe in arranging the marriages of their children. An arranged marriage is when the parents or other individua
German Culture Learning Projects for Kids
This geographically small European country has an impressively rich culture.map of germany image by Goran Bogicevic from Fotolia.comFrom Bach to BMW cars, Germany has a distinct and compelling culture. It retains centuries-old traditions while influencing and participating in the modern...
African American Culture Information
African-Americans, the second-largest minority group as of 2010, have lived in the United States since the Colonial period. Most African-Americans are the descendants of slaves who worked on Southern plantations during the antebellum era. Seeking a sense of identity, they formed their own culture ba
Types of Roman Games
The Colosseum in Rome was a venue for gladitorial games.the famous roman landmark in croatia image by Piter Pkruger from Fotolia.com"Roman" is a term that applies to citizens and residents of the modern city of Rome, Italy, but also refers to a distinctive culture that thrived under the...
How Do We Plan a Cotillion for Our Church?
A cotillion is a ball for children and teens to show the etiquette, social skills and dancing skills they have learned within a program. The students go to classes where they practice dances such as the foxtrot, ballroom, and waltzes. The students complete their classes and are presented to society
Advantages & Disadvantages for Horticulture
Horticulture is the science of cultivating plants. It includes soil preparation as well as the planting of seeds or cuttings. Research involved in horticulture includes genetic engineering, plant breeding, biochemistry, physiology and plant reproduction. Horticulturists work with fruit, berries, nut
The History of Mexican Sombrero Hats
Many people's introduction to the Mexican sombrero came from Saturday morning cartoons and the heavily accented mouse Speedy Gonzales. Decades later, in the comic strip "Peanuts," this unmistakable hat would find its way onto the head of Spike, Snoopy's brother. Cartoons, live action films and mari
Kwanzaa Party Food
African flagcentral african republic flag button image by Andrey Zyk from Fotolia.comCelebrants gather for Kwanzaa parties in a spirit of community and culture. Kwanzaa celebrations radiate reverence for African Amercian and Pan-African cultures. African Americans celebrate Kwanzaa from...
Absolute Desi Fun with Desi Girls and Indian Events
We Indians can never enjoy to the fullest without desi fun. No matter for how long we have been staying abroad, we still love to celebrate every occasion in our own way. Anyone who is ...
The Posen Project
The Posen Project, also known as the Poznan Marriage Indexing Project, is a genealogical tool developed to help people with Polish ancestors researching their family tree. The service is provided online, free of charge, though donations are encouraged to support the work of the volunteers.
How to Make Simple Indian Moccasins
Native American moccasins come in all shapes, sizes and colors. They can be used for costumes, cultural events or just for a fashion statement. Moccasins are one of the most comfortable types of shoes to wear. While it takes a certain level of skill to make elaborate moccasins, a simple pair of mocc
What Are Some Greek Inventions? (with Pictures)
The Greeks were avid scientists and scholars, which led to the invention of many things that are still in use today. Mathematicians and philosophers were in high demand in ancient Greece and received great support from the government for their research. While some of their inventions resisted the pa
This Christmas Bring Home Happiness!
It's the season of love & happiness again. Come winter & you can literally hear the jingle bells ringing all around. Christmas brings with it festive cheer & a chance for families to get together. ...
Conditions in the Japanese Internment Camp Topaz
After Imperial Japanese forces attacked the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii in 1941, the U.S. government rounded up more than 110,000 Japanese-Americans from all over the country, and settled them in internment camps. One of these 10 camps was Camp Topaz, located in central Utah.
About Rituals of the Jumano Indians
The Jumano Indians, a wandering Native American tribe, represent an elusive band of people. This tribe is documented enough to raise the curiosity of researchers, yet not enough to know more than sketchy details about the rituals of the Jumano Indians. Known facts support ritualism rooted in religio