TRADITIONS

http://www.marryannri.com/matrimony/t204/Delhi-marriage There is a vital importance of the institution of marriage in the Indian culture, where the sanctity and richness of the traditions are well maintained, in any community, whether it is Delhi marriage. The nuptial knot is the basic concept of any Indian family or social community in India.

Currently working as an online and face-to-face professor teaching college students in a variety of courses, I have found that writing is one way of expressing my ideas and thoughts to a global audience. Animal rights, education, and family traditions and ethics are some of the values and topics that I gravitate towards.

Maria Blanco is a freelance writer, Certified Family Herbalist, Naturopath and Nutritional Consultant. Topic Editor for Men s Health at Suite101.com, Maria also writes on matters of health, wellness, food and nutrition. She also writes Totally Recalled!, a blog which features breaking news in FDA and USDA recalls and alerts, and offers consumer educational products. Beyond health and family, Maria s interests are considerably varied. She reads voraciously on many topics, including medicine, religion, Eastern Traditions, psychology, family dynamics, and politics. Having been reared in a well-traveled military family with traditionally Catholic Cajun roots has served to augment her natural fascination and love of cultural and ethnic diversities. Her hobbies include painting and sculpting, jewelry design and manufacture, home herb and vegetable gardening, designing original hand-knitted pieces, and exploring world cuisines.

Writing and art have been lifelong passions for Tala Smith. Her desire to preserve the history and traditions of her Native American culture, and her interests in nature are important influences in her life. She has been an intertribal Southern Cloth dancer for over 22 years, in both California and Oklahoma, and an avid outdoorswoman most of her life. Her primary art medium is pencil and watercolor. Tala's travels include the Los Padres National Forest, Muir Woods, Sequoia, and Yosemite National Parks, and the Anza Borego, Big Bear, Idyllwild, Mojave Desert, Palm Desert, San Gorgonio, Jedediah Smith, Mount Tamalpais, and Samuel P. Taylor State Parks. She has also enjoyed time in the Angeles and San Jacinto Mountains, Modjeska Canyon, Tule River Reservation, Pt. Reyes National Seashore, Tomales Bay, Oolampali, China Camp, Lake Berryessa, and many others. One of her favorite spots from childhood on has always been Santa Catalina Island off the Southern California coast, where her school went yearly for a week of outdoor life. While living in Eastern Oklahoma, she immersed herself in the rich local history and communed with the undisturbed woods and rivers as often as possible. Her art and writing both are influenced by these life experiences without question. One friend describes Tala as the girl that never does anything halfway. With the same profound abandon, she is now active in disease awareness for autoimmunity, primarily Systemic Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and also Fibromyalgia. Having the diagnoses of Connective Tissue Disease and Fibromyalgia herself, she determined to help educate and promote awareness for others that are seeking answers for their unexplained illnesses. Pairing a continuing education in medical interests and a belief in the natural approach, she manages these challenges as conservatively as possible. "I'm not sure if that glass is half empty or half full... all I know is somebody else got part of my drink!"

Hey there... I'm Erin! I have been happily married to my amazing husband for 6 years... I'm a stay at home mommy to a 1 year old little boy and I love the Lord with all my heart and soul! I enjoy sharing stories about my everyday life as a Stay At Home Mom, Fun Crafts, Recipes and Family Traditions. When I am not playing peek-a-boo, you will find me blogging over at Life in the Dub Lane. In addition, I create Adoption Profile Letters for couples in the adoption process. There is nothing more rewarding than being the "window" for a couple to meet their new baby.

Dr. Catherine Al-Meten has been a writer for over 30 years. She writes for several online sites including Examiner.com and Open Salon. She runs her own publishing company, publishes her own blog (Northern Lights), and publishes an online journal, Voices: A Journal of Women's Wisdom (www.catherinealmeten.com). She holds bachelors degrees in psychology and English from CSUDH, a master's degree in Spiritual Traditions and Ethics from Marylhurst University, and a doctorate from San Francisco Theological Seminary.

I was in the United States Navy and got to see the ship side of Operation Iraqi Freedom. I've experienced such port visits as Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea. I have seen out to see traditions and daily life on a naval carrier. I

Based in the Midwest, Cyndee Kromminga has been writing craft and interior design articles for 15 years. Her articles and craft designs have appeared in Crafting Traditions Magazine, Easy Holiday Crafting Series-House of White Birches Newsletter and Country Woman Christmas Books. Ms. Kromminga's education is in interior design and she has experience operating a craft and design business for over 20 years.

I have a lifelong passion for Interior Design. My European background enriches my design perspective and brings into the design equation rich, vibrant, and diverse old world culture with its centuries-old traditions.

A modern-day mystic and yogi, Eric Putkonen focuses on the "Direct Path" traditions (a.k.a. Pathless Path): Jnana Yoga, Advaita Vedanta, Zen Buddhism, etc. After searching for thirteen years and awakening in 2005, he has made himself available to whomever wished to speak wit

My name is Yvonne. I come from a small town in the middlw of Wisconsin called New London (Home of the bulldogs, and the Irish traditions). I am currently a student at Anthem college out of Phinix, AZ. I am going for my business management ass. degree.

David Pleasant is a multi-faceted percussion virtuoso, rhythm effects vocalist and lecturer who specializes in African-American traditions. As a Fulbright Senior Specialist, he presents his work at universities and institutions worldwide. Gullah/Geechee culture has influen

As co-founder of Family Wiccan Traditions International, Lydia is dedicated to promoting family as the first and most important coven in a witch's life. Recently feature in the Family Focus section of CIRCLE magazine, Lydia has been dedicated to researching families as they

Born in Australia to Welsh and Irish parents, I reside with my daughter, cat and gold fish. Perhaps my ancestry has fuelled my interest in Celtic traditions and culture.

I am from Mexico. I speak 3 languages: spanish, english and italian. I have lived in many places in Mexico. I love America for its varieties, different cultures, languages, dialects,and traditions. I love traveling because there's so much to learn from other cultures.

Anita Cheek Moon has devoted much of her life to preserving the environment, honoring the past, and preserving the traditions, skills, and crafts of earlier generations. She is a full time writer/educator that lives in a rural area in Western Kentucky.

I am avid reader and love to travel and know about other culture, people traditions, watch movies etc. I am a science graduate and have got postgraduation diploma in management. i have got more than 7 years of work experience. There are many ideas and topics which i feel i s

I am a Colorado native born and raised in the mountains west of Denver. I am what most would consider a traditionalist who believes our society has lost much and gained little in losing so many traditions surrounding family values and past heritage/cultures. I have a love

Open individual born and raised in the bible belt, amazed at the contordictory way in which our country and state has turned from God.While offering up superficial lip service to beliefs and traditions of days gone by.I am a non experienced writer giving his experiences voic

Sandra Fults, M.A., is an online educator for Universal University's Theology courses and a workshop faculty for Colorado Free Universioty. Her teaching, research and writing emphasis is in the field of Interreligious Dialogue, with focus on South Asian religious traditions

Wry, unkempt, southern gent; explorer of traditions and innovations; witness of conflicted peace and peace in conflict; lover of life...

I played three seasons at columbia university as a linebacker, unfortunatly I blew out my knee and I have been stuck with this insane love of college football. The traditions, emotions, and hardwork that comes with it.

I'm a free lance writer,philogist with background of writing in Romanian and in English.Interested in writing about European culture,traditions,tourism,literature and art comments,education,etc.

I love learning about new people and traditions. I dislike weddings and hate diamonds. I am a Libertarian who has grown tired of those who mindlessly adhere to Democratic or Republican platforms. I am a supporter of civil rights, and I don't play well with bigots.

My interests include wedding ceremonies and their history, culture and traditions, and current trends in everything related to weddings.

I am a 33 year old mother of 3, pursuing a Bachelor's in Business. Im Native American/Navajo, Black and Cuban new to TX from NM. I find TX traditions, food,and unique lifestyle intense while still being classic western. Im trying to take it all in...

Freelance writer, artist, percussionator, chef - jack of all trades, master of some. Deep into nutritional culinary wizardry, i.e. "Nourishing Traditions". High tech w/ background in EET. Aspire to become a teacher of math &/or Physics @ secondary level.

Rondi Davis & Janell Oakes are the co-authors of the award-winning book Together: Creating Family Traditions. To check out their website that's jam packed with family ideas, visit http://www.togetherparenting.com

I am a 25 year old stay at home mom who mixes tradition with the modern. I enjoy creating new traditions for wonderful memories. I sew, cook homemade meals, and enjoy being a smar shopper with knowledge of the best tips and hints.

Kimberly Travaglino is a Traditions Consultant. If you would like more information and ideas, contact her at celebratefamilynow@yahoo.com or visit her website at www.onceuponafamily.com/love.