Celebrating the coming of the new year is universal. Happening days or months after January 1st, different countries’ traditions and beliefs welcome the new year and are deeply rooted in history and culture. No religion or culture is left out … Continue reading How Different Traditions Commemorate the Coming of a New Year
Christmas is right around the corner. In less than two weeks, people all over the world will have decorated trees, prepared a feast and their gifts wrapped and ready. Following Christmas traditions are what make the holiday season more memorable, … Continue reading The Stories Behind Different Christmas Traditions Around the World
Several cultures have evolved over time and with that evolution, cultural components have either changed or become completely forgotten. Nevertheless, Japan has managed to maintain most of their cultural customs even though most of them remain rooted in their traditional … Continue reading Anthropology: A Case of Timeless Japanese Sociocultural Conventions and Etiquette
Jewelry has been a significant adornment in every woman’s life. Since the inception of civilization, jewelry has been an integral part of every woman’s life. It has always been a very crucial part of who she is and what she … Continue reading An Overview of the Cultural Holistic Science of Jewelry in Indian Tradition
The first few times I saw sumo wrestling on television was either in Takeshi’s Castle or movies. In the movies, the hero would stumble into the sumo ring while being chased or chasing someone. What followed was that the hero … Continue reading Anthropology: The World of Sumo Wrestling in Japan and Its Significance
Each culture and society in our world today is the product of history, and the culmination of transition and preservation in the face of change. If there is any group of people that has successfully endured these tides of time, … Continue reading Anthropology: The Romani Culture, History, and Tradition
No matter where you live, festivals are always a great way to get together to celebrate events, culture, heritage and traditions. They play a vital role in building and binding the nation and people from all religions and backgrounds. In … Continue reading Travel Guide: Switzerland’s Top Cultural Festivals
Egyptian history has received global recognition for being one of the oldest civilizations to grow. However, the cultural significance surrounding the Egyptian region has become slightly overlooked by many. One of the most noteworthy historical enrichments to observe is the … Continue reading Anthropology: History and Culture of Ancient Nubian Civilization to Modern Day
Picture intricate henna patterns and immediately one’s mind goes to a traditional wedding in India, Pakistan or the UAE where the bride’s hands and feet are painted with henna. Besides being beautiful and aesthetically pleasing to the eye, is it … Continue reading Anthropology: Henna and Its Cultural Significance