The first family tradition I want to talk about relates to the fact that I'm half Moroccan.
Ever since I was a child, we would go as a family every summer vacation to Morocco. It started longer than I can remember, and it is still continued until today. I would say that my mother was behind the idea of this tradition, but definitely my father has as much appreciation for the tradition as her. My mother's appreciation for this tradition comes from the prospective of meeting her family and friends. Even though she was married and had a family of her own, I always got the feeling from her that no matter where life takes you, you don't forget your parents and siblings. She loves all of us and is happy with her life, but she never seemed happier than when she was in Morocco. My father on the other hand is more in love with Morocco as a country rather than a place to meet our family, he loves the nature, food, weather, and things of that source. No matter how different their reasons of liking Morocco, they always agreed on spending our summer vacation over there.
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The setting of this observation takes place in a suburban home in southern Maryland. The home belongs to the grandmother of the subject. The day is before thanksgiving and there are a lot of family members present. Six people other than Imani are here; her older brother who seemed to be 2 years old, her male cousin who seems to be the same age as her, her grandmother, two aunts, an uncle, and her mother. There are three boys total and four females, including Imani. The home has three floors, with most of the activity taking place in the kitchen and family room. In the family room, there were couches, a tread mill, television, and a set of steps that lead to the kitchen. The kitchen has a table, an island, appliances,
...latively normal and happy life with her family in their new home in Vermont by adjusting to her new mental environment.
enduring love for her young grandson is what keeps her going. Her life is one
that journey, but she has most of her children that she care them lot to her life.
was no longer alone. She had friends to love her and guide her to the next
good times, in a time of hardship in her life, and trying to find a
up with her and loved her like a mother. She also plays a crucial role
She has two daughters 20 and 27 years of age. They waited eight years before starting a family due her husband being gone a lot because of his military committed. During this time my mother started to embark on her dream to go to college. She worked, went to school and took care of the family all at the same time. She is now a therapist that works with children with special needs. Having children was a great experience because she has always worked with kids. She was always there to listen to her daughters because she stayed home when her girls were younger. This was a decision she and her husband made
Traditions are like a two-edged sword. They can be very powerful and helpful or they can be very hurtful and painful. Traditions gain momentum with each passing year, and in many cases they become difficult or impossible to stop. In “The Lottery,” Shirley Jackson uses situation irony, suspense, and dialogue to show that some groups of people have traditions they do not want to end, even if there is no reason for the tradition.
growing up and the many times she’s comforted me through tough times has formed me into the
We go to church every Sunday and the mass is always in arabic. Going to church helps learn more about my religion and where I am from. Arabic is a very difficult language to learn and I am trying my best to learn it so I am able to feel more apart of my culture. Going to church is how kids in my culture are raised. It teaches us about all perspectives in life. Marriages are special when it comes to my cultural. We like to celebrate with loud music and a lot of dancing. In our religion arabic parents tend to be more strict then you would expect. They don't allow us to do certain things because they want what's most beneficial and safe for us. Although what they say may not be fair at times I love how parents in our culture is so protective about us. These are many of the reasons why I love being
that she made those years, today she riches happiness. She did her best to make me appreciate the
In Alice Walker's "Everyday Use," the message about the preservation of heritage, specifically African-American heritage, is very clear. It is obvious that Walker believes that a person's heritage should be a living, dynamic part of the culture from which it arose and not a frozen timepiece only to be observed from a distance. There are two main approaches to heritage preservation depicted by the characters in this story. The narrator, a middle-aged African-American woman, and her youngest daughter Maggie, are in agreement with Walker. To them, their family heritage is everything around them that is involved in their everyday lives and everything that was involved in the lives of their ancestors. To Dee, the narrator's oldest daughter, heritage is the past - something to frame or hang on the wall, a mere artistic, aesthetic reminder of her family history. Walker depicts Dee's view of family heritage as being one of confusion and lack of understanding.
Most Japanese traditions involve every aspect of Japanese life. These traditions have also evolved over a period of thousands of years. One common tradition that may seem very visible to outsiders is the traditional Japanese dress of the kimono. A kimono is a woven cotton undergarment. This dress was the basic dress for the Japanese until more recently where it is customary to wear the kimono just for important celebrations. These celebrations make up the many traditions within Japanese culture that aren’t as visible as the kimono. It is within this part of the paper, we would like to look at the many traditions celebrated in Japan.
Even in these circumstances she always said, “ I love all my babies”. Those who truly cared for her well being felt it was best she move up north with my grandmother.