Reality TV is not all that modern a phenomenon. The very first reality TV show was Candid Camera by Allen Funt which was telecast in 1948. The show caught people in embarrassing, funny and light hearted moments. The unknowing participants also seemed to be amused as it was revealed that they were on Candid Camera….
Chinese Zodiac: Characteristics of the 12 Animal Signs
Millions of people across the planet subscribe to the Chinese Zodiac belief system. The Chinese Zodiac uses 12 animals that each represents a year in the 12-year cycle. They are the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. These Chinese animal signs also represent twelve types of personalities, and…
Why Are Reality Shows So Popular
Switch on the television at any time of the day, you are almost sure to find a reality show on some channel or the other. Chances are that you have watched at least one of these shows and have taken a fancy to following the minutiae of the contestants’ lives as they unfold on the…
Depth Perception – Deciphering Hindu Iconography
The iconography of the Hindu culture and religion can be pretty bizarre and terrifying. Having grown up in India, I have found parts of it to be downright confusing, personally. Take, for example, the concept of the “third eye.” In Hinduism, supposedly, the “third eye” is considered to be a symbol of clairvoyance, enlightenment or…
Weaving the Tribal Sidhe Together
The tribal Sidhe have a history that predates the written word. This history is kept alive by this half-human race – who are the keepers of their own lore. Shannon Avery traces these strangelings and the mythological bindings of kith and kin of the tribal Sidhe back 10,000 years or more in The Queen’s Rune…
Halloween and Its Spooky History
Halloween is one of the most enjoyable and funniest events celebrated yearly. It is enjoyed by both children and grown-ups. Aside from the joy and thrill it gives, it also serves as a way of remembering your lost loved ones. However, most people only know how to celebrate Halloween parties without knowing its history. Is…
A Look At Kenyan Culture
While Kenya culture has evolved to encompass Western, Asian and Arab influences, it still retains a distinctly African identity. Examples of the dominant forms of language, dress, food, music and dance illustrate this point well. Languages in Kenya Although well over 40 dialects are spoken in Kenya, the languages that enjoy national appeal are English…
How to Find Funny Birthday Poems for Friends
Why funny birthday poems for friends and family? You know how everyone brings a present to their friend’s birthday. As much as birthday presents are a great part of a birthday, you can still use something else to make your gift more special and memorable: short funny birthday poems. Sometimes nothing can be more humorous…
Dos and Don’t: Chinese Culture
Chinese people may be changing fast, however they are still highly traditional and very particular about their cultural values. Paying respect to their local customs will make your stay pleasant. Here are a few tips to assist you in avoiding any cultural faux pas. Dos • Always remove your shoe before entering a Chinese temple…
Have we Grown Beyond Poetry?
Poetry is dead. There are poets in abundance, but they are amateurs, generally not paid or praised for their chosen art form. The sonnet is gone, mostly forgotten, the words of the epic poem have grown weary, and stale, the entire world of poetry as we know it, as we once knew it, is gone…