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 		Valentine's Day traditions from around the world
Valentine's Day is celebrated around the world, but each country has its own traditions and customs. See how different countries differ from your own celebration!
How to Behave During a Powhiri
As Maori culture becomes more entwined into everyday life for all New Zealanders, it is likely that everyone will have the chance to experience a powhiri at some point.
How to Behave and What to Expect on a Marae
A chance to experience life at a marae offers an unparalleled glimpse into Maori customs and traditions. Knowing what to expect will enable the visitor to fully enjoy it.
What to Do and How to Behave at a Tangi
Participating in unknown Maori customs may be a source of anxiety in non-Maori who have been invited to a Tangi. This guide anticipates and explains what to expect.
Who Were the Medes of Ancient Persia?
The term "magic" is derived from the Median priestly tribe, the "Magi," who were the same as the Magi spoken of in the Biblical Nativity story.
Japanese Table Manners
Japanese table manners are very different from Western etiquette customs. Here are a few tips to set you at ease and make your transition into the culture of Japan.
Khamsa, an Ancient Middle Eastern Amulet
A popular talisman in the Middle East, the Khamsa hand guards against the potential threats from the Evil Eye or envious thoughts of others.
Inari Okami, Japanese Rice Deity
Oinari, or Inari Okami is a prominent deity in Japan for agriculture, prosperity, and fertility. Worship of Inari goes back at least to the 8th century C.E.
The Japanese Maneki Neko Beckoning Cat Doll
Maneki Neko, the Beckoning Cat doll or statue with a raised paw, is a common and popular good luck charm in Japan, and now becoming more fashionable worldwide.
In Search of Respect - East Harlem Culture
The value of respect in East Harlem's crack economy subculture dictates the structural forces its culture creates and maintains.
Changes in Anthropology Fieldwork over Time
Attitudes towards fieldwork have changed considerably over the past century.
Japanese Daruma Dolls
The Daruma doll of Japan is a traditional Buddhist charm used in setting goals and wishing for good luck. They are fashioned after the Zen monk Bodhidharma.
Japanese Torii, the Gateway to a Shinto Shrine
The monumental standing gates of Japan are known as torii and mark the entrance to the sacred area of the kami (Shinto deities).
The Debate over Male Circumcision
Is circumcision good for men or is it just a cultural remnant of ancient practices? The WHO and CDC promote the practice as partial protection against HIV infection.
Female Circumcision in Egypt
Female circumcision may go back to the time of the Pharaohs. While unlawful in most countries today, the practice continues in Egypt and other areas.
Who are the Pashtun People of Afghanistan?
The Pashtuns are the largest ethnic group in Afghanistan and the second largest in Pakistan. What are their unique characteristics and what are their origins?
John Wesley Powell's Tribal Education
While J.W. Powell explored the canyons of the Colorado River for future agricultural purposes, he became intrigued with native people within the canyon lands.
The Three Sacred Shinto Treasures of Japan
Three sacred objects have been traditionally held by the Emperor of Japan representing valor (sword), wisdom (mirror) and benevolence (jewel).
The Birth of Japan's Shinto Goddess Amaterasu
The legends of Amaterasu Omikami tell much about the cultural history and status of gender in Japan, a country which still holds a goddess as the chief deity of Shinto.
Ise Jingu Sacred Shinto Shrine of Japan
Ise Jingu is a unique and fascinating complex of shrines, holding the holiest Shinto temple in Japan, and dating from the late 7th century C.E.
Ancient Animism in Shinto
Shinto, the state religion of Japan for over 1200 years, has a foundation of animism - a belief in spirits living in many natural phenomena.
Ancient Origins of the Kurds
The Kurds remain a distinct ethnic group in many Middle Eastern and Central Asian countries, despite attempts at ethnic cleansing. What is the origin of their culture?
The Jews of Afghanistan
Jews may have lived in Afghanistan since the 8th century B.C.E., leaving behind traditions of their possible ancestry of the Pashtun people. Now only one Jew is left.
Valentine's Day Traditions Across the Globe
There are many commonalities in the ways different cultures celebrate Valentine's Day. Flowers, candy, and greeting cards are among many universal symbols of the holiday.
The People and Cultures of Afghanistan
Afghanistan is like a jigsaw puzzle comprised of various ethnic groups. The majority populations are Pashtun and Tajik, each speaking their own Indo-Iranian languages.
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