Author: Anita L Hummel
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Why Is Family History Important? 11 Reasons Why
Family history is more than just dates and names, but it is also about the lives and stories of your ancestors who have gone before you. Family history is important because it can help us connect to our living and dead family. It gives us a core identity of who we are. Family histories can…
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Tibetan Buddhism Vs. Zen Buddhism, 7 Main Differences
Understanding Buddhism is not always easy. When traveling to Asia, it is good to understand some differences between the two major Buddhist sects. Tibetan and Zen Buddhism are Buddhist sects traditionally practiced in different parts of Asia. Zen Buddhism is practiced mainly in East Asia, whereas Tibetan Buddhism is practiced mainly in Tibet, Mongolia, and…
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11 Reasons Why Ho Chi Minh or Uncle Ho is Vietnam’s Hero
Anyone who travels to Vietnam will quickly learn how important the Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh is to the Vietnamese people. Vietnam’s largest city was renamed from Saigon to Ho Chi Minh City to honor him. Ho Chi Minh, also known as Uncle Ho by the Vietnamese, is the founder of present-day Vietnam; he is…
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What Is A Virtual Challenge? 11 Facts About Virtual Fitness Challenges
I am a great fan of virtual challenges. I find it a great motivator to help me to stay fit and work on my health goals. I first discovered virtual challenges when I was looking to motivate myself to get moving and exercise more than I had been doing. A virtual challenge is a challenge…
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What Is The Meaning Of Koi Fish To The Japanese Culture?
Have you ever seen a vibrant orange-and-white koi fish swimming in an ornamental pond? Do you know what the symbol behind it means? In Japan, where these fish originate from, the meaning of koi has strong spiritual and cultural connections. Much Japanese art and culture use the Koi fish symbol; the koi fish is a…
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How Strong Are Confucian Values In Vietnam?
Some people think that Confucian values are found only in China, but the truth is that Confucian values have influenced many other places, including Vietnam. You can find Confucian values in many aspects of Vietnamese daily life. The Confucian values have influenced Vietnamese society and culture with piety to parents, the patriarchal society, worship, and…
