Holiday greetings

has a big history and is full of many riches. Many have no idea who or what Puerto Rico is and I write this paper not only to inform others but to show pride in where I come from. I will explain its location, history, government, religion, culture, holidays, and heroes in hope of broadening the minds of others. Puerto Rico is located in the Caribbean Sea, east of the Dominican Republic and is 1,150 miles below Florida. Puerto Rico is 106 miles long and 37 miles wide, making it the smallest…

Culture Profile – Venezuela 1. I am meeting someone for the first time and I want to make a good impression. What would be good discussion topics? You would like to start off with a greeting such as good morning and a nice firm handshake because it’s a good way to express trust towards the other person. As for conversation topics Venezuelans like to talk about family, work, hobbies, etc., but should avoid talking about politics because some may take it very seriously. Venezuelans are very…

like in Iranian culture men and women shake hands, hug and sometimes air kiss each other on the cheek whereas in the American culture men do not feel comfortable to hug each other they don’t see it masculine. Another example could be the response to greeting such as “How’s it going?” in…

History Peru was the nucleus of the highly developed Inca Empire which extended from the Ecuador to Chile. This wealthy civilization attracted the Spanish Conqueror Francisco Pizarro, who invaded Peru in 1532 . Peru became the main source of Spanish wealth and power in South America. In 1821, Peru declared its independence from Spain. The Maoist guerilla group Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path) began their brutal campaign to overthrow the government in 1980. A smaller rebel group, Tupac Amaru,…

Learning a foreign can surely prove beneficial for future career, and avoiding prejudice ideas towards other cultures. As a student, I studied English, a foreign language for me, for nearly 10 years, and it proved useful. With English, I made several new friends from various areas around the world, and increases the chances of entering an American college. To prove the importance of foreign languages, I created an online survey consisting of seven multiple choice questions and asked various…

Humans are addicted to the materialistic possessions that society deems as important. Dates in time such as birthday, wedding anniversary or special holidays, celebrating with others on such special occasions. W.S. Merwin celebrates the polar opposite, mourning his own death, and celebrating his last possessions. In the poem For the Anniversary of My Death by W. S. Merwin illustrates the author and his understanding of his fables of the beloved treasures left behind. “Every year without…

In America, Christmas is an annual Christian festival celebrating Christ’s birth, but some people look at this time to give gifts and greeting cards to family and friends. Puerto Rico celebrates Christmas by having Christmas caroling, and when they carol, they play some sort of instrument, either guitars or tambourines. They also gather together inside for refreshments and music. Panama…

The country of Syria is a very typical Middle Eastern country that is bordered by Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan, and Iraq. Not only is it bordered by these countries but also contains many water sources such as, Lake Al-Assad, Khabur River, Euphrates River, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Sea of Galilee. Syria’s climate characteristics are that it’s mostly desert; also hot, dry sunny summers, but also consisting of mild, rainy winters along the coast. Also, cold weather with snow or sleet periodically…

McCoy Building Supply Centers is a family run building supplies retail store that has been operating successfully for many years. The company’s premise and principles is based on outstanding customer service which includes selling the best quality products and serving its customers well. McCoy Building Supply Centers also has a deeply ingrained cultural belief and are strongly committed to the community in which it served. The company’s owners and operators are Christians and they portray…

Nikakh, wedding, is the most solemn and large Uzbek ceremony. Traditionally Uzbek people celebrate weddings very richly and cheerfully with peculiar splendor and abundance of guests. Immediate and remote relatives, neighbors, friends and co-workers are invited to this wedding ceremony. Nikakh means marriage in Uzbek. The birth of a new family precedes several rites. Sovchi (match - makers) take part in the match - making ceremony. Two or three women headed by the main sovchi visit the girl’s…