Making Easter As Memorable As Christmas
by Chloe Matthews, Chl. Somehow or another your mother-in-law always manages to snag the family Christmas celebration as her own, warding off your protests with a nonchalant “oh – you can do Easter” when you know very well that all the glory goes to...

The Japanese Geisha
by Tom Takihi, Tom. Contrary to popular western belief, a geisha is not a prostitute. Although she works as a professional hostess at a teahouse called O-chaya, the kind of work she does has actually very little to do with prostitution or sex.Schooled in the arts and...

Which Came First, The Bunny Or The Egg
by Chloe Matthews, Chl. On Easter morning, you’ll find hordes of kids searching for treats from the moment their eyes open. The prospect of finding scads of treats left behind by the Easter bunny, including the ever-important Easter egg, spurs this early-morning...

Talking About Geisha
by John Creech, Joh. Have you seen the movie, "Memoirs of Geisha," which starred the lovely Zhang Ziyi and martial arts expert Michelle Yeoh? If not, then most probably you are wondering about the meaning of the word geisha. Literally, geishas were traditional Japanese...

Italian Bar Stools With Leather: Pride Of A Nation
by Marc Hardey, Mar. Three men standing on the ground, look up towards the sky. One of them, sporting a pricey suit and shades, looks on with interest. Another man, wearing an official-looking uniform, holds a clipboard containing very important documents. The third...

Punjabi Culture: Music And Songs
by Jeet Jagjit, Jee. Punjab is a region in the South Asia which has a diverse style of music. However, it is musically best-known as the home of bhangra, a lively folk dance that evolved into a popular form of electronic music among Punjabi expatriates in the United...

The Unity Sand Ceremony – A New Twist On An Old Tradition
by Faye Kelsy, Fay. A wedding is the symbolic melting of two lives into one. The traditional way has been for a bride and a groom to be married in front of a man of God and vow to love one another for the rest of their lives.Some couples choose to use symbols to show...

Why Everyone Should Know A Little Spanish
by Gray Rollins, Gra. Spanish is an intricate and romantic language, boasting all the flair and prestige of Spanish culture. On top of that, it's also one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, with an amazing geographic coverage, spanning North and South...

The History Of Wind Chimes
by Holman Craig, Hol. For those who love the sounds and styles of today’s modern wind chimes and for anyone who is interested in making or collecting wind chimes, knowing about their history is of great interest. Wind chimes are a unique product of man that...

Speaking Japanese: Learning The Language And The Cultural Etiquette
by Cory Pangelinan, Cor. The Japanese language is considered by many to be easy to learn. Whether you wish to speak Japanese for personal reasons like travel or for professional reasons, it is important for you to consider that learning Japanese etiquette is as important as...

The Heart Of Yoga - Your Experience Required
by Sam Geppi, Sam. There is a classical Indian story about three blind men and an elephant. Each of the three blind men are trying to understand exactly what the elephant is like, but experiencing different parts of the large creature. The first blind man is feeling...

The Beginnings Of The Idea Of An American Geisha
by Py Kim Conant, Py . Arthur Golden’s 1997 book, Memoirs of a Geisha, and the 2005 movie it inspired, teased non-Asian women, making them curious about the beauty secrets and powerfully attractive qualities of geisha, of Japanese women, and perhaps of Asian women...

Are You An Eco Cultural Creative?
by Davinos Greeno, Dav. Congratulations, if you are reading this article then you are probably a Cultural Creative (CC).Welcome to the club and it is a growing one at that. According to anthropologist Paul Ray there is a new group in town - The Cultural Creatives. This...

Flasks: Quenching The Thirst For Portability
by Bradlley Mckoy, Bra. We live in what has become a portable world. We have portable cameras. We have portable music stereos. We even have portable buildings! This new life on wheels has created a network of electronic gadgets that makes our home-away-from-home our home....

Kwanzaa Through The Words Of Its People
by Mary-ann Shank, Mar. My very first job, as a lowly assistant to an assistant advertising manager, was the job that first brought me into contact with Kwanzaa. It wasn’t called Kwanzaa then. In fact, Kwanzaa didn’t even exist then.What I learned about was a...

How Different Cultures Handle Losing Their Virginity
by Celeste Ashley, Cel. Virginity has become an obsolete concept in modern Western society, allowing young women to experiment with their sexuality while their male counterparts are doing the same. This actually results in a healthier more well-adjusted sexual identity...

Javanese Aji Caka Script And Five Elements Of Nature
by Yohanes Wahyu Purnomosidhi, Yoh. Javanese alphabet by ancient mystical king, Aji Caka, consists 20 letters. In order, the letters was written in 4 lines by Aji Saka to commemorate his messengers.Besides, they also have ancient teaching about human life.Ha Na Ca Ra Ka means there...

Bed And Breakfast Barcelona Style
by Landon Colins, Lan. Face it. Vacations abroad are expensive. If they weren't, a quarter of the world's population would be flocking to Europe for the holidays. The biggest chunk of your vacation expense goes to lodging. You could scrimp on transportation, shopping, and...

Retro Bar Stools: Oldies Can Be Goodies
by Marc Hardey, Mar. You wonder about the physics involved in the fashion world. After all, it almost defies comprehension how very much like clockwork trends appear, disappear, and then reappear months, years, or even decades later. Everyone who's in the know, however,...

Cigar Cutters: Making The Cut In A Prestigious Culture
by Bradlley Mckoy, Bra. Cigarette smokers usually puff away during breaks at work, drives to the grocery store, or yard work at home. Whereas cigarette smoking is typically a pastime, cigar smoking is a culture. People usually smoke cigars during special occasions, whether...

The Strangest Medieval Weapon Ever Created: The Lantern Shield
by Will Kalif, Wil. After the Dark Ages the world was thrust into a two hundred year period of incredible creativity and growth called “The Renaissance”. This creative force of time brought about some wonderful masterpieces. It also brought us some really...

Weights And Weightlifting Equipment
by James Brown, Jam. Weight training is an important part of any exercise or weight loss routine, and after you reach thirty it becomes especially important. By using weight training and strengthening exercises you will help to speed back up your metabolism, get excess...

Toys For Children Under Three Years Old
by James Brown, Jam. Gifts for kids that are three years old or younger have to be specifically chosen for their safety features. Kids this young have several areas concerning toys where there are safety precautions that should be followed. Some things may be able to...

Women Are Fashion: How Much Does It Cost?
by James Brown, Jam. It is great to be the best dressed, with the most stylish haircut, and the perfect make up. One does wonder what the price tag for all of this is. Is it really worth it to be on top of fashion if it is constantly hurting your bank account? It is a...

The Northwest Coast Native American Potlatch Ceremony
by Clint Leung, Cli. One of the most popular ceremonies among Native peoples is the Northwest Coast Native American potlatch (or potlach of Native Indians of the Pacific Northwest). The potlatch has been practiced by Native nations such as the Haida, Salish, Tlingit,...