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FARASHA - 12-12-2006 at 12:05 PM
FDT - What a great LINK; Thank you a lot - great read!!!
Will have to sit down and read ALL asap. So much on info to take in! Would suggest the others to do the same!!!
If not Scammon, Someone else.
MrBillM - 12-12-2006 at 12:21 PM
Scammon just happened to be the guy that found it. Any other Whaler would have done the same. After all, that's the business they were in.
For that matter, if the Mexicans had been in a position to field a whaling fleet, they would have been the first to do exactly whatever the Europeans
or Americans did.
While I'm inclined to think that people are the same everywhere, I have to admit that there are cultural differences among certain groups of people
who defy that thinking. The Japanese, especially, have some cultural traits which haven't found widespread acceptance elsewhere. The most bizarre I
can think of at the moment involves some of their stranger Sex attitudes, one of which concerns the vending machines found in public venues like
subway stations which dispense "soiled" Women's Panties. I don't even want to think about what they may be doing with them.
Here is a great cultural difference
fdt - 12-12-2006 at 12:46 PM
In most of México children do not wait for presents under the tree for christmas, there is a cena de navidad, christmas dinner, and posadas of course
start on the 16th of this month going through the night of the 24th.
Mexican Posadas
"La Posadas," the remarkable buildup to Christmas Eve, is perhaps the most delightful and unique Mexican tradition. Beginning December 16th, it
commemorates the events in the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem.
After dark, each night of the "Posada," a procession begins led by two children. The children carry a small pine-decorated platform bearing replicas
of Joseph and Mary riding a burro. Other members of the company, all with lighted long slender candles, sing the "Litany of the Virgin" as they
approach the door of the house assigned to the first "Posada." Together they chant an old traditional song and awaken the mast of the house to ask
lodging for Mary. Those within the house threaten the company with beatings unless they move on. Again, the company pleads for admittance. When the
owner of the house finally learns who his guests are, he jubilantly throws open the doors and bids them welcome. All kneel around the manger scene or
"Nacimiento" and offer songs of welcome, Ave Marias and a prayer.
Now it's time of the "Pinata," refreshments and dancing. The "Pinata" is a pottery (or paper) container, brightly decorated and filled with candy and
toys. It is hung from he ceiling or a tree. One by one, the children are blindfolded, turned around and instructed to strike the Pinata with a stick.
Usually several attempts are made before the container is broken. Of course, when that happens, there is an explosion of goodies and a scattering of
children.
On Christmas Eve another verse is added to the Ave Marias, telling the Virgin Mary that the desired night has come. Small children dressed as
shepherds stand on either side of the nativity scene while members of the company kneel and sing a litany, after which the Christ Child is lulled to
sleep with the cradle song, "El Rorro" (Babe in Arms).
At midnight the birth of Christ is announced with fireworks, ringing bells and blowing whistles. Devout worshipers surge into churches to attend the
famous "Misa de Gallo" or "Mass of the Rooster." Following Mass, families return home for a tremendous dinner of traditional Mexican foods. The dishes
vary with the different regions. However, somewhat common are the ,"tamales," rice, rellenos, "atole" (a sweet traditional drink) and "menudo," which
is said to be more sobering than strong coffee.
Christmas Day has no special celebration even though some families have adopted the santaclaus.
Children in México waitfor Dia de Reyes
FARASHA - 12-12-2006 at 02:32 PM
That is indeed a big differnce as to how it is celebrated in Austria. Within Europe there is barely a country that celebrates identical to each other.
Thanks fdt - that was an nice overview how you celebrate!! Would love to see that myself somtime!
fdt - I wish you and your family a great Christmastime, full of joy and pleasure.Lots of Goodies too!
I'll be celebrating my youngest nephew's Birthday on the 16th of December - he turns 11th!!!Will tell him how people in Mexico celebrate this (his)
day!!And read him your post!
My Kind of Culture
MrBillM - 12-12-2006 at 03:01 PM
I just saw a TV News interview with the Owner of the "Heart Attack Grill" serving "Food worth dying for". PC be damned ! It would be worth a visit
just to ogle the waitresses in their "Victoria Secret" Nurse Uniforms.
http://www.heartattackgrill.com/
Baja Bernie - 12-12-2006 at 03:50 PM
This 'splains it all to me.
Seen today on a license plate frame. "Raggity Ann Lady in a Barbie Doll World."
Pulled up along side the senior lady and got a smile and a wave.
Made my day.
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