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Japanese Kimono Styles

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Japanese kimonos come in more than one style.kimono image by Francis Lemp??ri?¡§re from Fotolia.comA kimono is a traditional Japanese gown. According to the Sigh Vogue website, this style has been around for 1,000 years. (See References 1) Men, women, and children typically wear this type...

What Is Mysticism?

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The word "mysticism" comes from the Greek word "to conceal." In ancient Greece, mysticism referred to secret rites of esoteric religions. Mysticism now has a broader definition, and it has become associated with any occult, religious, metaphysical or spiritual activity and experience, from angels to

Ottowa Monuments

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Resting on the Ottawa River, Ottawa is the national capital of Canada and a major cultural center for the nation. As one of Canada's cultural epicenters, this riverfront city features national monuments in honor of Canada's military, government and citizens. Most of the monuments in Ottawa are found

How to Find a Grave

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Have you tried to find a relative's grave and can't seem to locate it? Do you remember your parents talking about where grandma and grandpa are buried, but they have disappeared? Are you trying to track down your geneology and need birth and death dates of a specific relative? Just follow these f

How to Teach Scottish

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Up until the 1990s, the Scots language was banned in schools in Scotland even though, according to Learning and Teaching Scotland, 1.6 million people in the country speak the language. In the past, children were spanked for speaking Scots. Today, however, Scotland is embracing its ancient heritage,

How to Wear an Indian Sari

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The sari is the traditional dress for women in India. Consisting of a length of cloth that runs from 13 to 26 feet long and four feet wide, the sari is perfect for women of all sizes and shapes. Despite the changes in fashion across the world, the sari is still a popular mode of dress in India and i