Cultural Traditions
Cultural traditions include events, rituals and customs that a society shares. Read about the wide variety of cultural traditions in these articles.
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Have you ever noticed the intricate, interlacing patterns adorning ancient manuscripts, stonework or modern jewelry and wondered about their origin? These are different versions of the Celtic knot, a quintessential element of artistic expression that traces back to the ancient Celts.
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By Carrie Tatro
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Pipes have a long history for Native Americans, and they're still revered and powerful. Just please don't call them peace pipes.
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The hamsa, a depiction of a human hand, often with a central eye motif, is a protective symbol meant to ward off evil.
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The pink and white blooms of the cherry blossom tree often herald the arrival of spring. But in Japan, the cherry blossom is also a well-loved symbol of fleeting beauty, nostalgia and loss.
By Dave Roos
Ancient Greeks and Romans used thin strips of lead to vent their frustrations or write messages to the gods.
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There are some 50 Chinatowns in America and hundreds more in other countries. What led to their creation and will they survive into the next century?
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Chinese philosopher Confucius tutored many young men on ethical behavior. Here are five of his quotes about personal morals and good government that we can still learn from.
By Dave Roos
Recognized by its bright colors and rows of bold, woven patterns, kente cloth is more than a piece of fabric. Each kente cloth has meaning, which is conveyed through its colors, patterns and symbols.
Floriography - the association of flowers with special virtues and sentiments - has been a practice from antiquity to the present day.
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Today's gospel and blues music and the freedom songs of the civil rights movement all have historical roots in traditional slave spirituals, which were songs of sorrow, but also jubilation at the promise of freedom.
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Baseball, hot dogs, mom and apple pie. Of all these iconically American things, the apple pie holds a special place in the lexicon of American symbolism, but why?
This Scandinavian lifestyle term has become very popular in the rest of Europe and the U.S. But what does it really mean and how can you incorporate it into everyday life?
How exactly did these two fried friends get together and become so beloved in the U.K.? Like many a national cuisine, its roots started in faraway lands.
By Dave Roos
Every year, the city of Santa Fe collectively shouts "Burn him!" and sets fire to Zozobra, the enemy of all that is good.
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June is Pride Month, when the LGBTQ community comes together to celebrate their struggles and to raise awareness of issues they still face.
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