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1. | Childhood Memories of Christmas in Germany
My grandparents migrated from Germany long before I was even a twinkle in my father's eye. My father was two at the time and doesn't remember much of his life in Germany. My grandmother, though, has always stayed ...
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2. | Bastille Day - France's Independence Day
Bastille Day is much like Independence Day in the United States - It is the celebration of a new form of government.Bastille Day symbolizes the overthrow of the old monarchy and the beginning of the French republic.
The Bastille
The Bastille was built in 1382 and ...
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3. | Did you know that China celebrates Chinese Valentine's Day
Chinese Valentine's Day is on the Seventh Day of the Seventh Month on the Chinese calendar, which falls on August 4th this year. Legend has it that the seventh daughter of the Emperor of Heaven, a weaving maid, fell in love and married
a cowherd. They ...
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4. | The Chinese Art of Cloisonné
Cloisonné is a unique combination of copper and
porcelain working skills, traditional painting, sculpting, and etching skills. Originating in Beijing during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), cloisonné is an intricate process that requires many years of training for an artisan to master.
Cloisonné underwent a major ...
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