Classmates On Saturday, November 8, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., we attended a Remembrance Day ceremony that was held in collaboration with the Royal Canadian Navy. There were various activities that included an HMCS Donnacona guard parade, music and speeches, some of them delivered by veterans. Handmade poppies were offered to the first participants. They are a faithful reproduction of one the first commemorative poppies to appear in the first half of the 20th century. The original was held for display at the entrance
During Mardi Gras, most families sit on the ground throwing balls, playing music, having a picnic, and watching crowds of people walk between the floats. The history of Mardi Gras celebration existed many years before Europeans came to the New World. Ancient Romans would observe what they called the Lupercalia, a circus-type festival which was, in many respects, quite similar to the present day of Mardi Gras. It is generally accepted that Mardi Gras came to America 1699 with the French explorer, Sieur d’ Iberville. According to some sources, however, the Mardi Gras of New Orleans began in 1827 when a group of students who had recently
Do you celebrate holidays? If so, what are they? Ricky celebrates “Dia de Los Muerta”, which means Day of the Dead. It’s a two-day event celebrated on the days after Halloween. It is a day for family to gather and remember all the loved ones that have passed away.
The Jamaican festival “Negril on the Green” was this huge family cookout on five acres of land outdoors. The event occurs every Sunday afternoon from 12 noon until 2 am the next morning. We brought our own lawn chairs, blankets and coolers with cold beverages and some desserts as well. As we walked to find a spot to sit I could smell the heavenly scents of jerk chicken, jerk pork, and fried fish lingering through the air. The music from the bands was lively although I could not understand all of the lyrics but I clapped along away.
For example “When Horance Greeley created a national weekly edition of his New York Tribune in the 1840s, readers throughout the country, even on the remote frontier had something in common”(Chapter 1pg 10). The radio further contributed to cultural cohesion. In the 1920s radio personalities Eddie Cantor, Jack Benny, and Molly entertained Americans on the air waves. Americans were able to laugh together and tune into their favorite radio stations. The naming of radio broadcast helped shape the culture in creating something distinctively American.
“El dia de los muertos.” “El dia de los muertos,” or as we know it in English “the day of the dead,” is a tradition originating in Mexico. This tradition is celebrated every November 1st and 2nd, dating back as far as 3,000 years. The people who celebrate this tradition believe that the veil between the living realm and dead realm is lifted and that they can commune with their deceased friends and relatives. These people also believe that their deceased friends and relatives are insulted if they are mourned on this day, which is the reason that this holiday consists of dancing, eating, and celebrating. The historical roots of “el dia de los muertos” stretch back to pre-hispanic cultures of Mesoamerica, including the Nahua, the Aztecs, the Mayans, the Tolecas, the Tlaxcaltec, the Chichimec, and the Tecpanec.
TUI UNIVERSITY Bob C. Smith Module 1 Case BUS 303 – Business Communications Dr. William Smithers 28 February 2010 Persuasive Memo TO: Booster Club Officers; R. Jones, President; J. Branson, Vice President; A. Connor, Secretary; J. Peters, Treasurer FROM: B. Smith, Boss DATE: July 26, 2012 SUBJECT: Company fundraising efforts The company fundraisers you run serve a great purpose; they raise money to enhance morale and camaraderie; free food and entertainment at the summer picnic, reduced tickets to the Christmas party and free gifts, and going away and retirement certificates. However, there are entirely too many fundraisers. These money making events are having a negative effect, causing a drain on people and resources. There are few active members who plan, set-up,
Each band wears different colors and features cheerleaders. Fiesta Catracha takes place this same day: typical Honduran foods such as beans, tamales, baleadas, cassava with chicharron, and tortillas are offered. On Christmas Eve, the people reunite with their families and close friends to have dinner, then give out presents at midnight. In some cities fireworks are seen and heard at midnight. On New Year's Eve there is food and "cohetes", fireworks and festivities.
This is a very festive time for this country. January is a very busy month wrought with festivities as Carnevale comes in and proceeds up until Ash Wednesday. Carnevale as you can imagine just like in New Orleans is filled willed colorful pageants, masquerades, singing and dancing and so much more. Although this is celebrated throughout Italy, Each little village and town has their own unique way of celebrating. The celebrations usually continue for many hours into the night and usually end with the sounds of fireworks permeating the air.
The lottery is a major traditional event that is held every year in the town square. The lottery is when one member of the town is chosen to be stoned by all the friends and family members of the town as an offering to have a fruitful crop growing that season. Shirley Jackson manages to portray a steady tone throughout her short story. This tone indicates a type of friendly atmosphere in the village welcoming the lottery as a festive event like if they were celebrating a party, or a square dance. In the lottery Shirley Jackson mentions at the beginning when the people are gathering in the town square how the women are greeting each other and gossiping.