Nothing quite says it is the Christmas season like wassailing. Visiting friends and neighbors and singing carols speaks the season to me. Although door-to-door caroling was no longer common when I was…
Author: RoseAnna
The History of Fruitcake
The history of Fruitcakes may seem like a strange choice for one of our holiday blogs. However, the Fruitcake had a long and fun history in my family. Our fruitcakes ranged from…
What is Political Ecology
Political Ecology is an important theoretical framework for research. It helps break down complicated problems into smaller pieces. This makes it easier to understand how different factors interact. I used this framework…
Sukkot the Feast of the Tabernacles
Sukkot is a Jewish holiday most commonly known as the Feast of the Tabernacles. During Sukkot the Jewish people celebrate the fall harvest. It also commemorates the 40 years that the Jewish…
People of Color in Global Healthcare.
Today, particularly in the United States, People of Color are not given nearly enough of the spotlight for the incredible efforts that they have achieved in history. This is especially true for…
The Five Pillars of Islam
The Five Pillars of Islam are the fundamental beliefs and practices for people of the Islamic faith. We at the Researcher’s Gateway believe in respect and honor of all faiths comes from…
Día de Muertos, the Day of the Dead
Día de Muertos (also known as El Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead in English) is one of my favorite holidays. During the festival, families invite their departed…
Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights
Sometimes called the Festival of Lights, Diwali is a major Hindu holiday that happens during the fall. Celebrating Diwali is one of the most beautiful Hindu holiday traditions, filled with joy and…
Celebrating Rosh Hashanah
For my Jewish friends, Rosh Hashanah, which means “Head of the Year” in Hebrew, is considered the Jewish New Year. It is one of the most important days on the Jewish calendar. …
Celebrating Ramadan
Celebrating Ramadan is a blessed celebration in the life of followers of Islam. While it is a time of spiritual focus, it is in fact a celebration shared with family and friends….