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What are the 12 days of Christmas? The 12 days of Christmas is the period in Christian theology that marks the span between the birth of Christ and the coming of the Magi, the three wise men. It begins on December 25 (Christmas) and runs through January 6 (the Epiphany,Read More →

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Acheulean handaxes are large, chipped stone objects which represent the oldest, most common, and longest-used formally-shaped working tool ever made by human beings. What are the main differences between oldowan and Acheulean tools? The Oldowan tools were so simple they were sometimes difficult to distinguish from naturally created objects andRead More →

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Some of the bonuses are substantial: Singapore’s $1 million in local currency (roughly $740,000 in the United States) for a gold medal is the largest known reward. Some are more modest: A United States medalist receives $37,500 for gold, $22,500 for silver and $15,000 for bronze. Do athletes get paidRead More →

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Music and poetry reflect the culture and folklore of a society. … Songs and music mirror history, values, norms and the mentality of a society. When folklore and cultural ceremonies are celebrated with songs and music, it is to demonstrate the tradition and customs of a society. What does folkRead More →

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The Catholic Church’s employment of castrati ran counter to canon law, which forbade the deliberate amputation of body parts except in the case of medical emergencies, but the popularity and skill of castrati singers was such that their existence was rationalized as a means of glorifying God through music. WhoRead More →

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Conventions denote customs or traditions or usages which are in use since long. To be clear, these are nothing but unwritten laws. Why is it important to practice custom and tradition? Benefits of Traditions Family rituals nurture connection and give us comfort. The special customs and rituals we have giveRead More →

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In Scotland, many handfastings are purely ceremonial although they may take place on the same day, or even at the same time, as the couple’s legal marriage registration. … These weddings typically incorporate a handfasting as the main focus. Did Vikings handfasting? Handfasting ceremonies are usually part of a PaganRead More →