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Picture: Julia Schneemann Many readers at SnowBrains will have heard of Ullr, the Norse God of snow. You might even recall we had an article on
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Puppet shows once made appearances around Taoist temples scattered all across Singapore. Like the Chinese street opera and the more modern getai
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Just recently, according to Sin Chew Daily, a Singaporean couple has decided to tie the knot and for their wedding pictures, they decided to have it
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by Beth Schreibman Gehring “After Lammas Day, corn ripens as much by night as by day.” – Author unknown The ancient origins of the word
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During the sweltering summer days in Taipei, the hot sun and stuffy air can make one feel restless. In addition to gorging on iced drinks and
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Although fireworks make appearances at New Year’s Eve celebrations, sporting events, and even weddings, their big day is unquestionably the Fourth
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June has wrapped up her first year of elementary school, which means we’ve been in transition-to-summer mode! Just as we marked the beginning of
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Coins have long been used to honor fallen warriors. In ancient Greece, it was customary to leave coins either on the eyes or in the mouths of the
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The Pyre of Denethor This articles continues a series of discussions (Part 1, Part 2) about the modern world through the lens of Tolkien’s
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Many modern couples choose to do away with tradition on their wedding day. From one-year-old wedding cake to wearing someone else’s underwear,
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Many modern couples choose to do away with tradition on their wedding day. From one-year-old wedding cake to wearing someone else’s underwear,
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Marrying traditions can be both inspiring and confusing. When planning a multicultural wedding there are so many factors at play. Finding ways to
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A lot has changed for Nebraska Cornhuskers football over the years. Once a dominating powerhouse on par with Alabama today, they’re now mired in
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Red is a color that symbolizes enthusiasm and positivity. In Taipei, it is also a color of times past and the memories therein. A distinctive symbol
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You’re going to die one day. The end of your life is coming and you may not know how, when, or why it will happen, but you can be certain it will.