Fall Holiday History: American Indian Heritage Month and Thanksgiving
AppId is over the quota
Fall Holiday History: American Indian Heritage Month and Thanksgiving :: BodyCandy Body Jewelry Blog body {background-image: url(http://www.bodycandy.com/blog/wp-content/themes/FlexxProfessional/FlexxProfessional/images/body-bg.gif);background-color: #e5e5e5;background-position: top left;background-attachment: scroll;background-repeat: repeat-x;}#featured-images-rotator {background: url('http://www.bodycandy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/bodycandy001.jpg');}#featured-images-rotator,#featured-images-rotator-wrapper {width: 780px;height: 200px;text-align: left;}#featured-images-rotator-container .featured-images-link-overlay {height: 200px;width: 780px;position: absolute;top: 0;display: block;}#featured-images-rotator-container .featured-images-link {text-decoration: none;}#featured-images-rotator-container .featured-images-title-overlay {width: 780px;position: absolute;bottom: 0;text-align: center;padding: px;display: block;}#featured-images-rotator-container .featured-images-title-overlay-header {width: 100%;color: #FF0000;font-size: px;}#featured-images-rotator-container .featured-images-title-overlay-subheader {width: 100%;color: #FF0000;font-size: px;}#featured-images-rotator-container .featured-images-title-overlay-header {padding-bottom: px;}#featured-images-rotator-container .featured-images-title-overlay-header a {color: #FF0000;font-size: px;line-height: 1;}#featured-images-rotator-container .featured-images-title-overlay-subheader a {color: #FF0000;font-size: px;line-height: 1;}Nov09Fall Holiday History: American Indian Heritage Month and ThanksgivingBy Kelsey
On August 3rd, 1990, George Bush approved a joint resolution declaring November “National American Indian Heritage Month.” This is a month dedicated to learning more about the legacy and history of Native Americans. The goal was to give recognition to the first Americans who helped established and explore the United States.
National Indian Heritage Month provides a time for native peoples to keep their traditions and culture alive. Congress chose November because it was the traditional harvest season and a time of celebration and thanksgiving for American Indians. The first thanksgiving was a three day feast in celebration of good harvest by the pilgrims and Native Americans. It was also a time to give thanks for reaching the New World safely. This first festive gathering took place in the autumn of 1621. However, Thanksgiving was not an annual observance in the United States until 1863, when President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed it a national holiday. Today, we celebrate Thanksgiving Day on the forth Thursday of every November, and this year it falls on November 24th. Thanksgiving Day is historically known for celebrating the year’s harvest, but it’s also a time for Fall traditions.
This holiday is not only a time to reflect on the great accomplishments of the American Indians, but it’s also the perfect time to celebrate family, friends, food, and beautiful Autumn weather. What else could you ask for?! If you love this holiday as much as I do, then you’ll love showing off your spirit with Thanksgiving and Native American style jewelry. Cute pilgrim and turkey belly rings are perfect for this time of year, and there are also many types of jewelry with natural feathers, American Indian motifs, and gorgeous Fall colors. So be fashionable while you celebrate this Thanksgiving Day and National Indian Heritage Month!
Categories : Belly Piercings, Body Jewelry History, Body Jewelry Information, Ear Piercings, Holiday Jewelry, Jewelry Fashion Leave a ReplyClick here to cancel reply.Name (required)
Mail (will not be published) (required)
Website
ArchivesNovember 2011 (13)October 2011 (26)September 2011 (26)August 2011 (27)July 2011 (25)June 2011 (26)May 2011 (24)April 2011 (23)March 2011 (20)February 2011 (8)January 2011 (6)December 2010 (4)November 2010 (9)October 2010 (6)September 2010 (6)August 2010 (9)July 2010 (7)Find BodyCandy On
What’s HotBodyCandy Body Jewelry BlogCopyright © 2011 All Rights ReservedFlexx Theme by iThemes
Powered by WordPress
American Indian Inspired Style: Celebrating Native American Heritage Week
AppId is over the quota
American Indian Inspired Style: Celebrating Native American Heritage Week :: BodyCandy Body Jewelry Blog body {background-image: url(http://www.bodycandy.com/blog/wp-content/themes/FlexxProfessional/FlexxProfessional/images/body-bg.gif);background-color: #e5e5e5;background-position: top left;background-attachment: scroll;background-repeat: repeat-x;}#featured-images-rotator {background: url('http://www.bodycandy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/bodycandy001.jpg');}#featured-images-rotator,#featured-images-rotator-wrapper {width: 780px;height: 200px;text-align: left;}#featured-images-rotator-container .featured-images-link-overlay {height: 200px;width: 780px;position: absolute;top: 0;display: block;}#featured-images-rotator-container .featured-images-link {text-decoration: none;}#featured-images-rotator-container .featured-images-title-overlay {width: 780px;position: absolute;bottom: 0;text-align: center;padding: px;display: block;}#featured-images-rotator-container .featured-images-title-overlay-header {width: 100%;color: #FF0000;font-size: px;}#featured-images-rotator-container .featured-images-title-overlay-subheader {width: 100%;color: #FF0000;font-size: px;}#featured-images-rotator-container .featured-images-title-overlay-header {padding-bottom: px;}#featured-images-rotator-container .featured-images-title-overlay-header a {color: #FF0000;font-size: px;line-height: 1;}#featured-images-rotator-container .featured-images-title-overlay-subheader a {color: #FF0000;font-size: px;line-height: 1;}Sep23American Indian Inspired Style: Celebrating Native American Heritage WeekBy Lorna
This week is National Native American Heritage week, and one of the funnest ways to celebrate our early American ancestors is by learning about their culture and history, and giving our own style a natural boost with beautiful jewelry inspired by the American Indian spirit.
Prior to the immigration of European settlers to the Americas, there were many indigenous tribes spread across what is now the United States. These ranged from tribes in the East who had developed large villages on communal lands and farmed their own vegetables, to nomadic Western tribal groups who were dependant on hunting and followed the movements of large herds. Many of these tribes led a simple existence living off of the land and sea, and passed down their histories and tribal traditions orally. Once the American colonies were established, the settlement and purchase of land areas by Europeans, along with the introduction of European diseases, began to wipe out some of these indigenous tribes and cause political unrest over movement and land ownership.
Those of Native American descent that are living today in the U.S. enjoy a rich cultural heritage that is being preserved for future generations, including spoken native languages, traditional art and ceremony, and the histories of their tribes as passed down through generations. Amongst the most commonly used elements in traditional jewelry and adornment across many American Indian tribes were feathers, stone, shells, turquoise, bone, animal horn, and woven or embroidered textiles.
Today’s versions of this type of jewelry may be made using different materials and cast a wider fashion net over color and shape, but the basic style elements of natural jewelry remain the same. The popularity of turquoise, bone, and feathers in particular in Western style jewelry has even expanded.
Whether it’s jewelry and traditional clothing, or just getting familiar with the history and tradition of your local Native American tribes, regardless of our heritage, this week is one week in history that we can all celebrate.
Categories : Belly Piercings, Body Jewelry History, Body Jewelry Information, Body Jewelry Materials, Ear Piercings, Holiday Jewelry, Jewelry Fashion, Steal the Style Leave a ReplyClick here to cancel reply.Name (required)
Mail (will not be published) (required)
Website
ArchivesSeptember 2011 (20)August 2011 (27)July 2011 (25)June 2011 (26)May 2011 (24)April 2011 (23)March 2011 (20)February 2011 (8)January 2011 (6)December 2010 (4)November 2010 (9)October 2010 (6)September 2010 (6)August 2010 (9)July 2010 (7)Find BodyCandy OnWhat’s HotBodyCandy Body Jewelry BlogCopyright © 2011 All Rights ReservedFlexx Theme by iThemes
Powered by WordPress
American Indian Inspired Style: Celebrating Native American Heritage Week
AppId is over the quota
American Indian Inspired Style: Celebrating Native American Heritage Week :: BodyCandy Body Jewelry Blog body {background-image: url(http://www.bodycandy.com/blog/wp-content/themes/FlexxProfessional/FlexxProfessional/images/body-bg.gif);background-color: #e5e5e5;background-position: top left;background-attachment: scroll;background-repeat: repeat-x;}#featured-images-rotator {background: url('http://www.bodycandy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/bodycandy001.jpg');}#featured-images-rotator,#featured-images-rotator-wrapper {width: 780px;height: 200px;text-align: left;}#featured-images-rotator-container .featured-images-link-overlay {height: 200px;width: 780px;position: absolute;top: 0;display: block;}#featured-images-rotator-container .featured-images-link {text-decoration: none;}#featured-images-rotator-container .featured-images-title-overlay {width: 780px;position: absolute;bottom: 0;text-align: center;padding: px;display: block;}#featured-images-rotator-container .featured-images-title-overlay-header {width: 100%;color: #FF0000;font-size: px;}#featured-images-rotator-container .featured-images-title-overlay-subheader {width: 100%;color: #FF0000;font-size: px;}#featured-images-rotator-container .featured-images-title-overlay-header {padding-bottom: px;}#featured-images-rotator-container .featured-images-title-overlay-header a {color: #FF0000;font-size: px;line-height: 1;}#featured-images-rotator-container .featured-images-title-overlay-subheader a {color: #FF0000;font-size: px;line-height: 1;}Sep23American Indian Inspired Style: Celebrating Native American Heritage WeekBy Lorna
This week is National Native American Heritage week, and one of the funnest ways to celebrate our early American ancestors is by learning about their culture and history, and giving our own style a natural boost with beautiful jewelry inspired by the American Indian spirit.
Prior to the immigration of European settlers to the Americas, there were many indigenous tribes spread across what is now the United States. These ranged from tribes in the East who had developed large villages on communal lands and farmed their own vegetables, to nomadic Western tribal groups who were dependant on hunting and followed the movements of large herds. Many of these tribes led a simple existence living off of the land and sea, and passed down their histories and tribal traditions orally. Once the American colonies were established, the settlement and purchase of land areas by Europeans, along with the introduction of European diseases, began to wipe out some of these indigenous tribes and cause political unrest over movement and land ownership.
Those of Native American descent that are living today in the U.S. enjoy a rich cultural heritage that is being preserved for future generations, including spoken native languages, traditional art and ceremony, and the histories of their tribes as passed down through generations. Amongst the most commonly used elements in traditional jewelry and adornment across many American Indian tribes were feathers, stone, shells, turquoise, bone, animal horn, and woven or embroidered textiles.
Today’s versions of this type of jewelry may be made using different materials and cast a wider fashion net over color and shape, but the basic style elements of natural jewelry remain the same. The popularity of turquoise, bone, and feathers in particular in Western style jewelry has even expanded.
Whether it’s jewelry and traditional clothing, or just getting familiar with the history and tradition of your local Native American tribes, regardless of our heritage, this week is one week in history that we can all celebrate.
Categories : Belly Piercings, Body Jewelry History, Body Jewelry Information, Body Jewelry Materials, Ear Piercings, Holiday Jewelry, Jewelry Fashion, Steal the Style Leave a ReplyClick here to cancel reply.Name (required)
Mail (will not be published) (required)
Website
ArchivesSeptember 2011 (20)August 2011 (27)July 2011 (25)June 2011 (26)May 2011 (24)April 2011 (23)March 2011 (20)February 2011 (8)January 2011 (6)December 2010 (4)November 2010 (9)October 2010 (6)September 2010 (6)August 2010 (9)July 2010 (7)Find BodyCandy OnWhat’s HotBodyCandy Body Jewelry BlogCopyright © 2011 All Rights ReservedFlexx Theme by iThemes
Powered by WordPress
Keele uni! English and American literature
