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    In “The Struggle for Meaning‚” Bruno Bettelheim explores the importance of children reading and being read fairy tales. Fairy tales appear to only entertain the reader‚ but they may surprise you with other important elements. Through fairy tales children are able to explore hidden messages containing moral values‚ discovering self worth‚ intensifying the imagination‚ and help children deal with internal emotions. Moral values are conveyed through fairy tales as a way for children to learn right

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    say anything to her. Emily is a tradition in the small town of Jefferson. She is a living monument of the past and traditions the people of the town wish to respect and honor. For that reason‚ no one wants to upset or offend her. Her last name is one of wealth and prestige and her family has been valued for many generations. Although that time has now passed‚ the town still honors her and her family’s past reputation. “Alive Miss Emily had been a tradition‚ a duty‚ and a care” (Faulkner 527)

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    The political power struggle in China is a phenomenon that has been occurring for centuries. Since the beginning of its political history in 221 BC‚ China had been ruled by a dynastic governing system. This system was based off of the lineage of power passed down in a family or line and caused unrest due to its lack of democracy years before the issues leading up to the war began. This age-old political structure was one of the various factors that played into the eruption that would become the

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    During the Middle Ages‚ the rise and fall of empires as well as religions had something to do with why the three major traditions‚ Greco-Roman‚ Judeo-Christian‚ and Celto-Germanic‚ emerged together. These three concurrent ancient traditions all contributed to the “Western Tradition.” Classical Antiquity took place from 500 BC to about 400 AD; this was a broad term for a lengthy period of cultural history that was located in the Mediterranean Sea. This brought to civilizations together‚ Ancient Greece

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    "Keepers of traditions" The Marine Corps fighting force is well known all around the world. Each and every Marine wears the eagle globe and anchor on their uniform with pride and dignity. Throughout the decades the Marine Corps not only developed great warriors but also quality citizens. Regardless of our ethnicity we are the band of brothers and we share the same customs and traditions. Among traditions like; mess nights‚ Marine Corps birthday‚ uniform inspections‚ and field day

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    Sandra Berbari Men‚ women and schools of thought have reformed and/or revitalized the Jewish tradition. How well does this statement reflect the impact on Judaism of ONE significant person or school of thought? Moses Maimonides was born in Cordoba Spain‚ in 1135. At the age of 13‚ he and his family were forced to move out of Spain due to Muslims invading the area. They made it to Palestine but couldn’t live there because of the Crusades at the time. During Maimonides’ journey he was taught

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    Linda Mc P. Modenbach Eng 1113-353 19 February 2004 Mom’s ChickenEnchiladas Traditions are customs or beliefs handed down through a family and sometimes created without even realizing it. The routines or foods shared when we come together are repeated and become a part of who we are. A detail made clear‚ a few weeks ago‚ as my daughters and I shopped for groceries the day before our Super Bowl gathering. As we grabbed chips‚ dips‚ sodas‚ baked beans‚ chicken‚ and barbeque sauce‚ one of my daughters

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    Significance are important to the cultural and to the people that have faith in their country.How did oral tradition help folklore evolve and reach the masses.They can learn about the world.Well in Mexico the discussion of centers on indigenous issues.Teaching students of Mexico origin. La Llorona La Llorona she was a beautiful young lady named Maria that was in love with a beautiful man and they got married and had kids.One day her husband loses interest in her.her husband left for a period

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    Year Every country celebrates New Year in its own unique tradition. Khmer‚ “ Enter the New Year”‚ is the name of the holiday that Cambodians celebrate their New Year. It is celebrated each April and the dates are determined by the lunar calendar. It is consider as one of the most important holidays of the year in Cambodian culture. Traditionally‚ the celebration usually lasts three days and each day has its own meaning and tradition. The 2010 Cambodian New Year was celebrated in Long

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    useful to their community for 67 minutes on the 18th of July‚ the day of Nelson’s birth. The number 67 was chosen since Mandela spent 67 years being politically active. You can also see the number being repeated on the official website‚ amongst tips of what to do this day. You can‚ for example‚ pick up garbage and trash‚ help serve and cook food to the homeless and children‚ or‚ suggested on the website‚ paint walls in schools that need it. Another holiday which was created to honor people is Human

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