It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in The Villages. The holiday season in any retirement community can be an experience like none other you've ever seen, and Christmas season in The Villages is ...

The Mexican line dance is a set of dance moves for the song "No Rompas Mi Corazon" by the Mexican country group Caballo Dorado ("Golden Horse"). The song is a cover of the hit single "Achy Breaky Heart" written by Don Von Tress, sung by Billy Ray Cyrus. The choreography of the Mexican line dance is

The first inhabitants of Virginia were a relatively homogeneous society before 500 B.C., organized into hundreds of large villages around the territory. Through the Middle to Late Woodland Period -- 500 B.C. through A.D. 1600 -- three strong communities formed, each with a distinct language. The th

Tattoos are becoming more and more accepted in mainstream culture as a means of self expression. Tribal tattoos especially are gaining in popularity. This is no new thing. Traditional tribal tattoos date back hundreds of years, when they were first performed with sharpened bamboo needles. With some

What do Mathew McConaughey, Lance Armstrong and Usher all have in common (besides hot looks and sexy abs)? And where do Renee Zellweger, Beyonce and George W. Bush hang out when they take time off? Texas, of course! There are famous Texans from all walks of life; bicyclists, US Presidents, gymnasts

While people prefer to use a ballpoint or fountain pen to write these days, the art of shodo (or brush-writing) is far from obsolete. Focusing on the beauty of simplicity, Japanese calligraphy is known for its clean, elegant lines and the sweeping, fluid motions of the fude (brush). Shodo is still t

In 1685, a French explorer named René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle landed on the southern coast of Texas. The only inhabitants of the state were Indians. There were many Indian tribes throughout what is now Texas. The word "Texas" is derived from "Tejas," which is the name of a secti

Located in southern Germany, Bavaria is the largest state in the country and boasts a population of about 12.5 million people. While a large number of people in Bavaria celebrate the traditional Judeo-Christian holidays that fall throughout the year, many of their holiday celebrations, particularly

Viking manufactures a line of electric and gas double and single ovens. Though styles may vary, most electric and gas ovens have the same electrical and mechanical components. Stop attempting to use the oven once you notice it isn’t igniting. Several things could be causing the problem, and tr

Millions of people worldwide belong to the Celtic peoples of northwestern Europe, including the Irish, Scottish, Manx, Welsh, Bretons and Cornish. Celtic cultures and languages are undergoing a revival especially, but not entirely, in Ireland and throughout the global Irish Diaspora. If you yourself

Chinese and Japanese traditional clothing share some similarities because they are historically related. Contrary to popular belief, the mandarin gown is not Chinese, but actually Manchu in origin. The clothing worn by the Chinese ethnic majority is called hanfu, which was banned for almost 300 year

Illinois cities have a rich Native American name history.illinois outline image by Kim Jones from Fotolia.comThe state of Illinois is rich in Native American history. The name itself comes from a group of related tribes that inhabited the area before they declined in numbers. Most often...

The structured poetry and art of the ancient Greeks typically followed very specific rules, and the Greek lyrical poem called the ode was no different. The Greek ode is traditionally divided into three parts: the strophe, the antistrophe and the epode. The strophe establishes the rhyme and meter, th

The Comanche tribe was a relatively new tribe. They broke off from the Shoshone tribe in Wyoming in the 1600s, and moved down to populate the Southern Plains between Nebraska and North Texas. Although the Comanche were one tribe, they split off into smaller groups, known as bands, of which there wer

Though Latin is a "dead" language, its influence and importance has survived well into modern times. The study of Latin is a relevant endeavor for those of many walks of life, even in the 21st century.

Bamboo peace pipes are typically sealed to hold in smoke and direct air flow. Native Americans made use of the abundance of natural materials to create peace pipes. Long cylindrical and hollow bamboo tubes are an ideal channel for guiding smoke to the mouth. Sealants must be safe for human consumpti

During the Revolutionary War, there was fear of granting too much power to a central government. The Articles of Confederation outlined that states would keep their "sovereignty, freedom and independence," and therefore vested individual states with the largest share of power. After being in place f

A didgeridoo is an aboriginal craft children can create at home.didgeridoo with hand image by Vladislav Gajic from Fotolia.comOne way to teach children about aboriginal life is to have them create arts and crafts in the style of these indigenous Australian people. Using inexpensive...

There has been much historical debate regarding the Irish kilt and whether or not it is genuinely traditional. Scholars have concluded that the kilt did not arrive in Ireland until long after it was known in Scotland, but it was worn by men and boys in Ireland to represent nationalism and under occa