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So cool to read about everyone's home tradition they miss the most! I'm from England but I've been living in the States for five years and the thing I miss the most is Bonfire Night on November 5th.
The best thing about Bonfire Night is the fireworks, oh, and the bonfires! … and the history behind it. Basically, Guy Fawkes and his friends tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament and kill King James I. They nearly did it too – they hired a room under the House of Parliament and filled it with explosives. But someone told the royal palace. The authorities found Guy Fawkes in the room guarding the explosives, and he was sentenced to torture and death.
So it's a tradition that celebrates the fact that the king survived. It also means people don't forget what happens if you plot against your country. There's a kind of poem about it that starts 'Remember, remember the fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and plot.' That's why we build a 'guy' – a life-size model of Guy Fawkes – and burn it on the bonfire. Pretty dark and horrible when you think about it!
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Hello Everyone... I am Aung Ko and I am from Myanmar. Today I wanna share about one of the traditional events from my country. It is called "Thadingyut". Thadingyut is a cherished cultural and religious observance that takes place on the full moon day of the Burmese lunar month of Thadingyut. It is really fun and we have been dong since from many years ago. The most famous thing about is hot air balloons.
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it was an amazing thing to read your comments that show not only your traditions but also your ideas , i mean after i read some of it i assure that people all over the word share the same human attitude - relationships is an essential thing to you as a human - and of course it is the same for me .
I am rahaf from jordan , basically for us a lot of our traditions - badly not all - is came from our deen -eslam- and it is a nice thing because it organize our life in the best way .
one of these traditions is the respect that l gain as a women , for ex if i took a public bus , i will have the priority to have a seat rather than young men so that i won't be shy to stood in front of them and i'll be relaxed .
other thing that in marriage , if anyone wants to propose to me he must first ask my father for his permission who will see if that person have a good reputation , could he give me a decent life? , and then ask me if i want to sit with him in person to discuss our principles , our goals , how we would share our life , and what he must give me and visa versa , and of course we must accept each others shape and faces if l saw that he is a good man for me l will agree on him , after that during engagement if we saw that we cannot understand each other we can simply cancel it ,by that i choose my partner by my brain's eyes not my heart , because most of time if the person in front of you understand you and respect you and you have the same principles love will come by it self and you will find that your hearts cannot separate , but if you choose someone just because he/she is beautiful or because your heart pulse for him before you even know his/her true personality you will later find it difficult to adapt to it .
Hello, guys! Pretty interesting stories around here, I'll give it a try and write a bit about a tradition from where I live.
I'm from Brazil, which is a very multicultural country with traditions that change from one state to another. One of the most common kinds of experiences is to find out a different name for something already familiar, like a food or expression used daily.
These differences can be seen in multiple countries that share the same language, but not as frequently within the same region or between regions that are very close to each other. That's due to geographic and historical reasons. Although we are talking about a specific region, Brazil is such a large country with so much space between its cities; it's understandable to have communication gaps when talking about sharing knowledge and spreading traditions. Another reason to consider is the fact that some regions are underdeveloped, which results in the need for migration, that leads to carrying cultures and sharing experiences. Over a long time, this process creates variation in how some things are called.
Of course, I'm not a linguist or an anthropologist; those observations came to me while watching the world around me, but one thing I'm sure of is that it's very interesting to travel to the most distant parts of the country and discover a whole new world, yet one that feels so familiar.
Hello Everyone,
I am Abdulrahman Elsadiq from Egypt. I really love the spirit of community in Egypt and the way that people interact with each other. Living in Egypt may have its cons, but dealing with your family and people is the best thing you can experience, and it's something you can't find anywhere else.
Best Regards, Abdulrahman
It’s really nice to read about everyone’s traditions, and to know the stories of different people.
My name is Raghad, l am originally from Palestine, though I was born in Saudi Arabia and now live in Jordan.Sadly, I have never had the chance to visit my home country, but I always long for it.
My father is from a small town called Gaza, he often told me about a beautiful tradition called ( Tatreez Day ) - have you heard of it? Tatreez refers to the art of embroidery.
Every Friday, the women of his neighborhood would gather at my grandmother’s house, they would prepare delicious meals, sit together, and spend the afternoon creating amazing Palestinian embroidered dresses.
Although I have never experienced this tradition myself, it has always stayed in my memory. Today whenever I think of it, I also think of the women of Gaza who continue to struggle through such a hard time.
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My name is AHMED,and that’s a very good pleasure for me to read all over y’all comments about the tradition that miss you !
I’m currently living in italy right now but I’m from Senegal ,a medium size country in west africa,and also a very great destination for trip or holidays,people there are very kind and sweet when it comes to recieve someone.
The tradition that I miss the most from my country is no doubt Eid-Al fitr,so that’s a very big deal for senegalease people ,because before to celebrating it we have firstly to do the fast of ramadan which lasts about 1 month ,during that periode,everyone must try to respect the charters of islam as not lying,speading love and so many things ,so the Eid-Al fitr day is a way to close that event in joy and good humor and espacially to forgive each other .
Eid is a very unique day for senegalease muslims ,and it also reminds us the goodness of Allah and how much we can lives in peace if we decide to place our lives in god’s hands .
Hello everybody, my name is Ahmed, and I am pleased to read about all those amazing traditions that you all have in your countries, I am genuinely from Egypt, so I am going to talk about an Egyptian tradition, which isn`t completely known, I am going to talk about Akika. when a family get a baby, they usually slay a lame or any kind of eatable animal to make any meat-based food and disturb it among the poor and feed relatives, they usually make that to make people happy and to get rid of envy.
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My name is Denys and I`m an Ukrainian.
One of my favorite Ukrainian traditions is "Malanka" — the celebration of the Old New Year on January 13th. It’s a lively mix of folk theatre, music, costumes, and humor. People dress up in elaborate outfits — sometimes as animals, mythical creatures, or historical figures — and go from house to house performing skits, singing carols, and bringing good wishes for the year ahead. It’s playful, creative, and deeply rooted in our culture.
What I love most about Malanka is how it brings communities together. Even in modern times, it’s a way for people to reconnect with their heritage, share laughter, and pass down stories from generation to generation. It’s not just a party — it’s a living piece of Ukrainian identity.
Hi everyone, it's good to read your comments about the tradition in your countries. I've decided to tell you about Tet holiday, known as Lunar new year, which is a beautiful tradition in my country, Vietnam. In this holiday, we usually go to family gatherings and dining together, which strengthen our bonds and relationships. Additionally, children often receive lucky money from adults such as their parents, grandparents or relatives and we usually wish each other good health. For the people whose religious is Buddhism, they often go to pagodas and temples to express their gratitude and also pray for health and prosperity. All the streets are usually decorated with colorful lanterns or flowers to welcome an upcoming year.
It is wonderful to read about everyone`s home traditions.
I am from Egypt, which is one of the most popular tourist destinations. It is known for its rich history, impressive landmarks, and nice weather.
The tradition I miss the most is Sham El-Nesim. Sham El-Nesim is a popular celebration and an official holiday from government work. It is a pharaonic celebration where they celebrate the beginning of Spring. It is always on a Monday in April. On Sham El-Nesim day, Egyptian families usually go to parks and agricultural lands and spend the whole day there. They bring salted fish, Ice cream, and sweets with them. Children enjoy colouring the eggs, and playing with other children from their families. What I love the most about this Egyptian tradition is the beautiful time the family members spend with each other, and that we have been celebrating our national traditions for thousands of years.