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Cultural German Outfits for Kids

Learning about traditions from different cultures is an important part of education, as exposure to other worldviews and practices increases our openness to others and tolerance for other ways of living. In elementary years, learning about other cultures can involve such activities as field trips to

Laws of Native American Citizenship

Native Americans have dual citizenship, U.S. and tribal.old glory & native american flags image by Yorkie Paul from Fotolia.comNative Americans were finally granted United States citizenship in 1924. The Indian Citizenship Act gave Native Americans full citizenship in the U.S., and...

How Tepees Keep You Warm

The tepee -- a variant spelling is teepee -- was traditionally built with the fundamental understanding of the physics of fire, airflow and insulation. The conical tent is extremely durable, lightweight and can be transported to accommodate nomadic lifestyles. When erected, the builder must understa

How to Gain American Indian Citizenship

If you are related to an American Indian, you might be eligible to gain Indian tribal citizenship. Indian tribal nations are considered sovereign territory within the United States, and tribal citizens may hold dual citizenship with the U.S. and with the Indian nation. Tribal governments have differ

About Museums of Torture

The torture and imprisonment of human beings throughout the ages has provided a fascinating glimpse into the inner workings of various civilizations and their social evolution over time. As torture methods have become less and less acceptable, though not altogether absent from certain countries, ins

Scottish Migration to Australia

Australia is full of immigrants from around the world, due to its modern immigration policy. However, the largest groups represented in the Australian population are from England, Ireland and Scotland. Besides an influx of prisoners from Great Britain in the late 1700s and the early 1800s, Australia

How to Serve a Great Buffet Lunch

Whether you're planning a casual backyard celebration or a formal wedding meal, a little planning goes a long way. The first questions you need to answer in serving a great buffet lunch are how many people are coming, how many of them are vegetarians, what your budget is, and what the serving and se

How to Clean Native American Silver Jewelry

Even though indigenous cultures have changed greatly over the past centuries, the Native American spirit lives on in the form of traditions, lore and crafts. One of these crafts is the creation of jewelry, a skill still honed today by many craftspeople. Native American jewelry is usually made of sil

What Is a Native American Round Dance?

Native American round dance is not ballroom dancing. It is a friendship dance that has long been held as a courting activity. It is performed during a portion of a powwow and during many social occasions. The round dance has an infectious upbeat tempo and creates a simple and fun activity. Round dac

Indian Fighting Techniques

American Indians had different fighting techniques than the white men who came into conflict with them. When Europeans first arrived in North America, they could not comprehend the battle tactics of the native warriors. Nearly 100 years later, white settlers moving west were equally baffled by some

Waltham Sheep Shearing Festival

Taking place every spring since 1987, the Sheepshearing Festival celebrates the forthcoming warm weather by removing sheep's winter fleece coats. Occurring rain or shine, this Waltham, Massachusetts, tradition is complete with a crafts fair, historic re-enactors, live music and food.

The Two Different Tribes of Islam

Islam has about 1.5 billion believers spread around the world. The faith believes in the same monotheistic God as the Old and New Testaments, but that the final messenger of God was Mohamed, who in A.D. 610 began to receive new revelations from God. Those revelations were written in the Muslim holy

Definition of Chatelaine

The word chatelaine has several different meanings all of which relate back to the original Latin word for castle. It is a person, a piece of jewelry and a sewing tool. It has even come to have a metaphorical meaning that people use to name their blogs.

What Are the Tribes of Adonai?

The Tribes of Adonai, also known as the 12 Tribes of Israel, are the ancestors of the tribes of Israel. Jacob had fathered 12 sons and who the tribes are named after. The tribes were split into four sections -- Eastern, Southern, Western and Northern -- because of their positions around the Tabernac

How to Become a Licensed Tattoo Artist in Canada

You've spent your life making artistic doodles and drawings, and maybe you dream of displaying those creations on a human canvas. Yes, we're talking about tattoos. No longer relegated to the seedy underworld, the tattoo artist (or permanent cosmetics professional) is now a career path held in high e

Expanding the Light and Loving Lorne Martin

Relevant to the 2012 Shift of the Ages, my weekly offering of some Salt Spring Island ~ herstory. From the perspective of my zoomed out spiritual view of everything I know so far, my association ...

How to Get a Dependable Psychic Reading Expert?

With the evolution of internet and technology website are the biggest sources of information for man today. People from all over the world go to the internet for any kind of need they have due ...

Beauty Customs for Russian Women

Though modern Russian women share many beauty customs with the West, such as makeup brands and fashion trends, they still employ many traditional beauty rituals as well. This blending of tradition and modern fashion helps Russian women create their own unique style.