Russian wedding traditions are quite different from what most American and European cultures are used to. Naturally, there are some people who chose to mirror the European/Western traditions, but most weddings follow a rather traditional protocol of events. The first major difference is that Russian culture really does not have a process of engagement, as…
An old Chinese fairy – the god of marriage
Tang Dynasty, A people named Gu Wei, once, he went to Songcheng for a travel, accommodation in the South store. One night, Gu Wei is strolling in the streets, under the moonlight to see the old one sat on the floor, while reading a big, thick book, and his body was lying a series filled…
Tiki Totem Poles – Getting In Touch With Ancient Mysteries
What are Tiki totem poles and how do they fit in to urban lifestyles? These poles are wooden blocks that were carved into the likeness of Tiki gods and ancestors. Although Tiki figures and other carved totem poles originated several miles apart from each other, there are a lot of parallels in their histories. Both…
Tiki Culture – A Brief History
Tiki culture has become popular primarily due to people’s preference for the Tiki decorating style, especially in most tropical tourist destinations. What you may not realize is that Tiki culture as it is known to us isn’t really a separate and specific culture, but an interesting combination of elements from the Polynesian, Maori, Hawaiian, and…
Ramadan Life In Egypt
In August, Muslims usher in the holy month of Ramadan, a time of fasting and prayer that quiets the normally frenetic country. At least during the scorching daylight hours as devotees eschew food and drink. The country kicks into overdrive after the sunset as families breaks the fast with elaborate meals and they head-out and…
What orthodox Jewish means to a gay man.
I often ask myself the question, can a gay man be Orthodox, and still live as a gay man? After all, being gay is known as an abomination in the Torah. However, like most things in the Torah, nothing is black and white. Rabbi Hillel said “Do not do unto other what you would not…
A Linguistic Look at China’s Currency
China’s ethnic minorities account for only 8.5 percent of the population, but still number over 113 million. And while many are scattered to the outer boundaries of the nation, living in the high plateaus of Tibet or in the mountains of South China, their existence as a part of the political fabric of the People’s…
A pure Woman –《TESS OF THE DURBERVILLES》
TESS OF THE DURBERVILLES is one of the most famous world masterpiece of “Wessex Series” written by Thomas Hardy,The novel describes the tragic fate of a pure girl,Heroine Tess is a beautiful farm girl,She was deflowered and pregnant due to fake young master Alec lured and sexually abused.she gives birth to a child, who is…
Essay writing: poetry
Poetry can seem like the trickiest subjects to try to break down in a writing exercise. It can be really difficult to know where to start and how to divide your essay up into paragraphs, when you are faced with a general question and an entire poem to explore. The easiest way to tackle this…
Hail to the Chiefs – How I Officiated at a Wedding in the Presence of Two Presidents
I recently officiated at a ceremony, where both Presidents Bush and their First Ladies were in attendance. They hardly ever attend private events, so this was very special for everyone who was in attendance. My wife, Liat, and I wondered if we would get to meet them or not. We ended up not only meeting…