Karwa Chauth involves morning prayers, a Sargi meal, a day-long fast for husbands' well-being, and a moon-viewing ceremony. Women wear auspicious colors and refrain from strenuous activities. The ...

a plate of enchiladas verdes, some cigarettes, a Terry’s Chocolate Orange, and an immense gratitude to delight in their presence, thanks to the magic of a culture that instilled this belief.

Summary: We investigate how Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, rituals strengthen family ties and cultural identity, and learn about its evolution from a 3,000 year old practice to a global ...

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Found in a cremation cemetery in Belgium, the skeleton includes bones dating to the Neolithic period and a Roman-era skull, according to a new study Sonja Anderson The 3,800-year-old site near the ...

It’s a passion I come across repeatedly during my few days in Seoul, crisscrossing the vast city on a mission to experience its youth culture in all its many guises. There’s even a complex ...

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“Company culture” is a term used so often that it’s starting to lose its meaning. But culture shouldn’t just be a buzzword you employ in website copy or employee handbooks. Investing in ...

Customs vary, but can include standard Catholic rituals — including attending Mass and praying for the dead with rosary beads — and folk customs — including cleaning and adorning grave sites ...