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Nov

Culture Smart: Sew Me a Story

by Sheron Long on November 10, 2013

Story quilt by Harriet Powers, showing African American artistic traditions and the influence of African heritage on quilts created by slaves

Story quilt created in 1898 by African American quilter Harriet Powers

The Quilt Designs of Harriet Powers

Harriet Powers (1837–1910) never learned to read or write, yet her story quilts left a significant record of life and events in the American south of the 19th Century.

 

Cultural Heritage & Traditions/Literary World/The World's Art & Design/USA

31

Oct

Halloween Traditions: Spooks, Saints, and Souls

by Meredith Mullins on October 31, 2013

Trick-or-treating shows Halloween traditions that are cultural traditions in America

U.S. Halloween traditions: Is it all about the candy?
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Trick-or-Treating the American Way

My first Halloween life lesson was at age 10. My tiger costume was purrfect. Visions of the candy haul were dancing in my head. My friends and I could get a month’s stash of sugar and chocolate in a few hours.

Without remorse, we judged each house on the quality of the treats. Apples and pennies were disdained. And even the grouchiest neighbors gained popularity points if they offered the coveted large-size chocolate bar instead of a few meager kernels of candy corn.

 

Cultural Heritage & Traditions/France/Mexico/USA

27

Oct

Culture Smart: How Far Can Good Wishes Spread?

by Sheron Long on October 27, 2013

Tibetan prayer flags illustrating the cultural tradition of sending good wishes to others

Sending good wishes into the wind.

Blessings on Tibetan Prayer Flags Travel with the Wind

Around the world, people hope for a long life full of health and happiness, prosperity and peace. And others find a multitude of ways to wish them well.

 

Cultural Heritage & Traditions/Tibet

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