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German Wine Festivals
German viticulture began with the ancient Romans; and since Roman conquests never extended eastward into the heartland of Germany, viticulture took root in the west. Even today, all but two of the 13 official wine-growing regions of Germany lie along the middle and upper Rhine River and its tributar...More...
How to make Red Eggs
It wouldn't be Easter without colorful eggs. But there's a big difference between the eggs you normally see at Easter, and the sacred Red Eggs used during Greek Easter. Greek Easter---also known as the Holy Pascha---usually occurs at a different time than the typical Easter. That's because the Greek...More...
How to Research Indian Ancestry
If you have been told by your relatives that you have Native American ancestry, you may want to research that part of your family history. There are many ways of doing this, but you'll need several pieces of information in order to make your search easier. Find out what tribe your relative belonged ...More...
Clothing in the Scottish Highlands
According to the Reconstructing History website, the traditional clothing of the people of the Scottish Highlands is closely linked to their Gaelic ancestors of Northern Ireland....More...
Japanese Lantern Festival
Japanese lantern festivals occur in Japan several times a year, usually taking place at either a Buddhist temple or Shinto shrine. The purpose and history behind these festivals also vary according to local traditions; some are meant to drive away evil, while others are a simple reflection and tribu...More...
Waves - It Falls Only to Rise Again
It's not about being a girl; it's about being human. It's in our nature to be left affected by little things to big things. It is in our habits to capture moments as memories even ... ...More...
What Is Emigrant Direct?
Emigrant Direct is the online division of New York City-based Emigrant Savings Bank, which is one of the oldest savings banking institutions in the United States. It was founded by the Irish Emigrant Society in 1850 as a way to provide banking services to Irish immigrants and their families who sou...More...
Irish Folk Remedies
Given the unconventional--and sometimes unpalatable--nature of some Irish folk remedies, Ireland's ancient cures for medical ailments may seem more unpleasant than the maladies they were intended to treat. Many Irish folk remedies involve the use of flowers, herbs, animal body parts and family 'char...More...
Fashion Adopted by the Elite Classes As a Tragedy for Lower Middle Class
Fashion adopted by the elite classes as a tragedy for lower middle class In the present twentieth century, we encounter a rapid change in almost everything every day. Same is the case with the fashion ... ...More...
How to Adapt to American Culture
Adjusting to a new culture can be difficult for anyone, especially those adjusting to American culture. American culture is fast and furious in comparison to many nations; but a few simple steps can help you adjust to American culture with relative ease....More...
What Were the Spiritual Beliefs of the Erie Indian Tribes?
The Erie tribe was a group of indigenous people in North America, hailing from the Iroquois branch of the Hokan-Siouan language group. The Erie nation lived near the southern shores of Lake Erie, around the area of present day Buffalo, N.Y., to Sandusky, Ohio. The Erie nation of Native Americans had...More...
The History of Black Separatists
In reaction to a less-than-ideal climate characterized by racial segregation, some black Americans, rather than advocate inclusion into American society, instead strove for voluntary exclusion. They are known as black separatists....More...
About the Apache Sunrise Ceremony
The Apache sunrise ceremony has always been an important ritual in Apache tribes and still is today on Apache reservations. It serves as a celebration for an Apache girl's emergence into womanhood after her first menstruation. As one of the most important days of an Apache woman's life, the Apache s...More...
What Was the Berlin Conference?
The 1884-1885 Berlin Conference involved representatives of the United States, the Ottoman Empire and the major European powers who established rules for the partition of the African continent. The powers also agreed to navigation and free trade rules in the Congo River basin, the neutrality of the ...More...
How to Celebrate Easter as an Orthodox Christian
Orthodox Easter differs from Western Christian Easter. Orthodox Easter doesn't always coincide with the Roman Catholic Easter or other Christian Celebrations. Orthodox Easter is celebrated the week of Passover and Orthodox celebrations are unique. During Holy Week, the Orthodox faithful will fast an...More...
The Chinese Lamp Festival
During the first lunar month each year, Chinese people around the world celebrate the Lantern Festival. This festival dates to the Han Dynasty and has since spread worldwide. Many images that people link with Chinese culture are a part of the festival, such as brightly colored paper lanterns and dan...More...
Proposition 73 Pros & Cons
The anti-abortion California ballot initiative known as Proposition 73 was defeated in 2005. Though similar measures had been adopted in other states, the proposition's language and wide range of mandates, including parental notification and a waiting period before a minor's abortion, put off enough...More...
How Undergarments Have Changed Over The Years
Chambers Twentieth Century dictionary tells us that a corset is "a close fitting stiff inner bodice: stays: a stiff belt coming down over the hips" with a bodice being described as a close fitting inner ... ...More...
New York Black Women Who Fought for Emancipation & Women's Rights
Along with New York's long history of celebrating diversity comes its two centuries of slavery, until lawmakers abolished it in 1827. New York City was once an American center of the transatlantic slave trade. As many as 20 percent of colonial New Yorkers were enslaved Africans. After the American R...More...
Mumbai NGO Gives You The Chance To Be At Your Giving Best
If you want a Mumbai NGO to be able to give all your services to, then to find one online is the best option. NGOs are the primary point of contact for all those seeking ... ...More...
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