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Christianity: Roman Catholic / Narratives and Myths

... Jesus of Nazareth The life story of Jesus of Nazareth (later referred to as ‘Jesus Christ’) is one of the core narratives in Christianity and it is found in the Gospels. Understood as the Son of God, Jesus was both divine and human in nature. The stories ...

Judaism / Material

... Dietary Practices Kashrut refers to the Jewish dietary laws that describe foods suitable for a Jewish person to eat. Jewish dietary laws make a distinction between kosher (appropriate) foods and treifah (forbidden) foods. Some foods are inherently kosher ...

Brazilian Culture / Greetings

... Standard greetings vary from region to region. The most common and appropriate greeting for anyone is a handshake. In Brazil, handshakes are usually firm, although some may prefer lighter handshakes. Brazilians usually take the time to greet each person i ...

Lebanese Culture / Greetings

... A smile and handshake is generally an appropriate greeting in Lebanon. Some men may grasp the other person’s elbow or arm to show sincerity. It is common for close friends to kiss one another three times on alternating ch ...

South African Culture / Core Concepts

... Under Development This section of the South African profile is currently being developed by our research team. If you have any other questions, you can contact us here. We thank you for your patience in the meantime. The Cultural Atlas Te ...

Filipino Culture / Filipinos in Australia

... In the post-World War II period, the Refugees Removal Act forced the deportation of Filipinos, among other Asians, who had fled Japanese invasions of their homeland. However, in the 1950s, the relaxation of the White Austr ...

Dutch Culture / Family

... For many Dutch, the immediate family remains important to the individual throughout their life. The personal relationships that family members share and the support they receive from one another is highly valued. The Dutch may maintain a d ...

Macedonian Culture / Religion

... According to North Macedonia’s 2021 national census, 59.9% of the resident population identifies as Christian, with the majority (46.1%) adhering to the Orthodox tradition.19 Other Christian denominations, including Eastern and Roman Catholics, various Pro ...

Islam / Introduction

... Islam is one of three major global religions that traces its origins to the prophet of Ibrāhīm (Abraham). Islam is strictly monotheistic, believing in the existence of one and only one God (Allāh in Arabic). The Arabic word islām (literally ‘submission’ or ...

Hinduism / Rituals and Practices

... Worship (Pūjā) Worship (pūjā) is one of the most central practices in Hinduism. Every form of worship consists of making offerings and receiving blessings, from elaborate temple rituals to simple home practices. The frequency, scale and exact details of a ...

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