Were Your Ancestors Part of a Scottish Clan?
Photo by Sandie Peters on Unsplash Many of us have Scottish roots, but not everyone in Scotland belonged to a clan. Identify…
Culture and Traditions
Lewes, Delaware: The First Town in the First State
1757 map showing the location of Lewes on the Delaware Bay. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.1 Lewes (pronounced loo’-is), Delaware, is …
Heritage Storytelling: Reflections on a “Where I’m From” Poem
Photo by Lesli Whitecotton on Unsplash When I think about heritage storytelling, I often imagine old photographs, family trees, or caref…
Chinese New Year Traditions: History, Zodiac, and Celebrations
Chinese New Year Traditions and Celebrations New Year celebrations comprise the most important family time in China. Ancient legends tell of…
Christmas Traditions from Germany: The Moravian Star
The end-of-year holidays are quickly approaching, prompting many of us to scurry about, ensuring our homes are ready to celebrate meaningful…
Diwali: Festival of Lights and Family Traditions
Each autumn, millions of people across the world celebrate Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights. Rooted in Hindu, Sikh, Jain, and Bu…
Yom Kippur: Reflection, Renewal, and Jewish Cultural Identity
Rosh Hashanah Traditions and Celebrations Rosh Hashanah is celebrated on the first and second days of Tishrei, which typically falls in late…
Native American Heritage Month: The Power of Words
Keeping Native Traditions and Values Alive Through Storytelling Growing up in Washington State, far from the lands of my Cherokee ancestors,…