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Chinese Lunar New Year 2025: Why is it the Year of the Snake? 2025 is the Year of the Snake according to the Chinese zodiac calendar, a 12-year cycle represented by animals. Each year is associated with a specific animal, influencing the characteristics of those born under its sign. Babies born in 2025 will be snakes, following 2024's dragons and preceding 2026's horses. The cycle continues with the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig, each representing a different year in the repeating 12-year sequence.

Yes, my real name is William Edwin Walsh V. But that's not the point of this video! It's about the concept of "The Cultural North," and how anyone who shares our vision can be a part of it. Watch this:

Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day! Here are some fun, important facts: • OU honors a wide variety of holidays and events. Among these events includes Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Native American Heritage Month, which recognize the rich history and culture of Native peoples. • Tribal Nations are key contributors to OU, investing in multi-million dollar projects, providing financial support, promoting research initiatives, and supporting their citizens to pursue higher education here. Many also employ OU alumni and offer internship opportunities open to all students. • In 2019, tribes in Oklahoma contributed $15.6 billion (yes, with a “B”) to the state’s economy—a significant impact that would have otherwise fallen on taxpayers. (Spoiler: It’s projected to be higher for 2021). • Did you know that Rep. Tom Cole, Will Rogers, Tom Love, Jim Thorpe, and Maria Tall Chief, among so many others, are or were citizens of Tribal Nations in Oklahoma? Raise your hand if are represented by Rep. Tom Cole, used the airport, bought gasoline from Love’s Travel Stops, celebrated decorated American athletes at the Olympics, or enjoy the revolution of modern day American ballet. 🙋🏽♀️ I acknowledge that I greatly benefit from the significant contributions of Tribal Nations and tribal people to the University of Oklahoma, the State of Oklahoma, and the United States.

In our latest article, Zuzana Puente explores the importance of Christmas and reveals just when and where some our favourite Christmas traditions come from. 🎄 ⛄ https://lnkd.in/eGZz4Xsg

Europe celebrates a new year with a variety of fascinating traditions, often rooted in historical folklore, and an omen of good fortune, prosperity and abundance. Across the continent, symbolic foods play a key role: Spaniards eat 12 grapes in sync with the 12 midnight chimes for luck, while Italians enjoy lentils, representing wealth and good fortune. 🎇Noise-making and energetic gestures, like fireworks displays across the continent are thought to mark a fresh start and drive away negativity. Finnish households predict the year ahead by casting molten tin into water, interpreting its shapes as omens. Meanwhile, In Bulgaria, the Kukeri—villagers dressed in intricate costumes—parade through communities to chase away evil spirits. Whether more widespread and newer, or more local and ancient, these customs reflect the universal spirit of hope and togetherness to receive the new year. 🎆 How do you celebrate where you live?

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From the earliest hominins to the diverse tapestry of cultures today.

So important to know your cultural traditions. Everything is being challenged today.

Documenting indigenous wisdom is a critical step toward integrating traditional and scientific knowledge in conservation policy and practice, and preserving indigenous culture that is often eroded due to unsustainable practices and conservation actors with conflicting interests.