Monthly Archives: August 2015

Culture and Tradition: Customs

We are exploring the seven different elements that make up what we call “culture.” Customs and traditions constitute another of the elements that make up what we call culture.  Customs and traditions are the rules of behavior among a people–written … Continue reading

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Culture & Tradition: Social Units (Family)

We are exploring the seven different elements that make up what we call “culture.” Growing up, my family didn’t form its identity around a particular culture.  My father’s heritage is Puerto Rican, but he was born in New York City.  … Continue reading

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Culture and Tradition: Language

We are exploring the seven different elements that make up what we call “culture.” Language is the vehicle by which culture is passed on.  Should English be the legally defined national language of the United States?  What do we know … Continue reading

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Culture & Tradition: Guiding Light

Culture and tradition form a large piece of the puzzle-like solution to the questions “Where do we come from?” and “What are we?” and in turn give us a sense of the possibilities in the answer to the question “Where … Continue reading

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