Posts Tagged ‘traditions’
Food and the Fourth
Yesterday, of course, was the 4th of July holiday in the U.S., which meant a lot of backyard barbecues were put to use in grilling a whole lot of hamburgers and hot dogs. In fact, Americans consumed about 150 million hot dogs yesterday, according to Forbes.com. Of that number, an astounding 66 of them were eaten by [...]
A Kashmiri wedding
Ever wondered how wedding celebrations differ among cultures? The Washington Post has a colorful report from a Kashmiri wedding in India. Somehow, the wedding procession — in theory, groom first, then his father, followed by close relatives and friends — makes it to the Cardoba Hotel, where lights strung around bushes and gates make the [...]
Indian weddings
Indian weddings are often lavish affairs involving large extended families. When these take place in North America, they can be an interesting blend of cultures and of contemporary and traditional elements. The Arizona Daily Star yesterday ran an interesting, in-depth article on such a wedding that involved families in both Arizona and India. Flowing silk, georgette [...]
Christmas around the world
Monday is Christmas and many people are getting ready to enjoy a long holiday weekend. So it seems like a good time to take a look at a few of the different Christmas traditions from around the world. These examples are excerpted from a wikipedia entry: * Australia and New Zealand – In the Southern Hemisphere, Christmas occurs during the [...]
Thanksgiving culinary traditions
Today is the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States, when families across the country traditionally come together for a day that is centered around a special meal. There are many time-honored recipes and ways of celebrating the day, although it’s worth noting that among the diversity of ethnic and racial groups in the U.S., many of the [...]
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