السبت، 23 أبريل 2011

American Culture


    "One crowded hour of glorious is worth an age without name".
    Every nation has a history and this history is full of bright historical attitudes which made glory and immortality for this nation . the great nation is a nation which is able to build  a good culture and to crave great memories on the people's minds across the ages . Every  culture reflects a clear image of its habits and thoughts which grow up as a result of people believes ; therefore , one's opinion is greatly affected by his or her cultural background . The  culture varies from one region or group of people to another . Thus , it is important to know what a country basic manners or attitudes are before moving to it . American culture is a hybrid  and impressive culture . It has a lot of bright and honorable attitudes in various fields of life such as social life , religious life, popular culture and education and transportation. 
                                                                               
    No country on earth has a culture as varied as the United States . The diversity makes American life as complicated as it is . On the one hand , United States is a great nation . Over the course of several centuries , immigrants from all over the world came to United States and conveyed their own cultures and traditions . The blending of these traditions gives United States its great strength . The same mixture creates challenges and problems . 
                                                                 
    Every country has a special style of daily life . So it is worthy to know certain mannerisms and habits most Americans share . Greeting is a special aspect in American life . Americans shake hand firmly with each other when they meet for the first time . Kissing , as a greeting , is also sometimes acceptable between men and women who know each other well . When two Americans are standing and talking to each other they stay a short distance from each other , yet they make eye contact . Americans celebrate various occasions such as Valentine's Day . It is a day when people express their love to someone . There is also Thanksgiving Day . Thanksgiving is a day when Americans celebrate the harvest . Everyone in the family gets together . They cook a large turkey and serve it with cranberry sauce .     
                                                                                                                         
     Americans is a highly religious country .Nearly every religion in the world had adherents or organized institutions in America . There are a highly average of Catholics and Jewish . There are also Muslims , Hindus and several other religious groups well represented . Whatever a person's religion might be , it appears that United States is still basically a country of believers . 

                           
     One way that Americans culture differs from other countries is that American culture exhibits a tendency to hybridize popular culture . This is likely an effect of the country 's tradition ,and the nation's history of constitutionally protected freedom of speech and expression. American's  popular culture has expressed itself through nearly every media ,including movies ,music ,fashion ,literature , dance and sports. For instance , Mickey Mouse ,Britney Spears ,Barbie , Superman , and The Blues. These names have joined more tangible American Products in spreading across the globe . American music is heard all over the world by various channels and singers such as Beatles and Back Street Boys which has my admiration . American movies and television shows can be seen almost everywhere like Star Wars , Titanic and the Matrix . American actors and actresses are widely recognized such as Tom Cruise , Will Smith and Hall Berry . There is a great Variety in social dance in United States . It is the home of linty Hope and modern dance . Theater of America is based on the western Tradition . Today , it is heavily interlaced with American Literature , film, television and music . Musical Theater may be the most popular form .  
                
     Traditional American cuisine uses ingredients such as turkey , venison , potatoes and corn . Slow cooked pork and beef barbecue , crab cakes , potato chips and cookies are distinctively American Styles . American dishes such as apple pie , fried chicken and hamburgers are derived from the recipes of various immigrants .                                                                                                                    
     Education in America plays a major role in building American Culture . American educational system is considered to be one of the best systems in the world . United States has several systems , at different levels , from public elementary and secondary till universities and colleges of every variety . Commerce and technical schools fill important needs . American educational resources are impressive , even the delivery of educational services is haphazard .

     Transportation is very important aspect in American life . American a nation on move . Its highways filled with cars and trucks whizzing in all directions . Americans move by cars , eat in cars, and worship in cars . While many other transportation networks operate in United States , the own cars are the basic means of transportation.   
                                                                                            
     American Culture is very distinguished culture . It achieved special achievements in all sides of life . Each field in American life has several aspects of civilization . Frankly , it affected me deeply and I am very thankful to have a chance to write about a great nation and an effective culture . According to me , American culture is marvelous , and it deserves all of my admiration and appreciation  .  

Love and Sacrifice


    Once upon a time, there was a village on beach  where all the feelings lived:, Sadness, Vanity, Knowledge, Pessimism and all of the others, including Love. One day it was announced to the feelings that a sandstorm is coming and will damage the village . No way to save yourself , so all constructed boats and left. Except Love.

Love was the only one who refused to leave. Love wanted to hold out until the last possible moment.

When the village had almost destroyed , Love decided to ask for help.
Sadness was passing by Love. Love said,
"Sadness, Please , help me!"
Sadness answered, "No, love . I am so sad , I need to be alone ! "
Love decided to ask Pessimism  who was also passing by . " Pessimism,  Can you take me?"
Pessimism answered " No ,I must go quickly . I was sure that this blow will happen  one day . Oh love . No one will help you !"
Anger was also passing by the love and he was shouting . Love asked " Mr. Anger, please , I am needy .Take me with you !"
" Oh devil , keep far otherwise I will kill you "
  Love decided to ask Vanity who was also passing by in a beautiful vessel. "Vanity, please help me!"
"I can't help you, Love. You are all black and might defile my boat," Vanity answered.
Happiness passed by Love, too, but she was descanting  and dancing  that she did not even hear when Love called her.
Suddenly, there was a kind voice, "Come, Love, I will take you with me ." It was doddered , strong-willed and elder . So blessed and overjoyed. Love even forgot to ask the elder where they were  going . When they arrived at dry land, the elder went her own way. Realizing how much was owed the elder,

Love asked Knowledge, another sober-minded elder , "Who Helped me?"
"It was Sacrifice," Knowledge answered.
"Sacrifice?" asked Love. "But why did Sacrifice help me?"
Knowledge smiled with deep wisdom and answered ,"Because only Sacrifice is capable of saving love from death and understanding how valuable Love is!!."


The picture above painted by/Shahd Abu Salama