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The patron saint who ‘liked a drink’

17th March 201915th March 2019 Josie McFarlane 172 Views 0 Comment Celebrations, christian, Christianity, community, Faith, Irish, Paddy, Patron, St Patrick's Day, Traditions

St Patrick’s Day is celebrated across the world by Irish people, their descendants and anyone else who wants to join

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Nigeria’s Fulani men who get whipped to find a wife

7th January 201919th December 2018 Josie McFarlane 260 Views 0 Comment ceremony, Marriage, men, Nigeria, Traditions, Whip, Wife

Sharo is a traditional cultural practice where young Fulani men in Nigeria compete to find a wife. The participants are

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When circumcision can mean death in South Africa

3rd January 201919th December 2018 Josie McFarlane 307 Views 1 Comment #South Africa, Circumcision, dying, health, male, Traditions, young boys

Many boys and young men have died in South Africa from injuries sustained during ritual circumcision. This has led to

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The curious history of the Christmas carol

24th December 201819th December 2018 Josie McFarlane 347 Views 0 Comment Carols, choir, christian, Christmas, church, community, Faith, History, music, services, singing, songs, Traditions

Everyone knows Silent Night, but contemporary carols are still being written. We meet two of the UK’s most popular composers,

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