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  2. Amritapuri - Wikipedia

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    Amritapuri (Malayalam: അമൃതപുരി, Sanskrit: अमृतपुरी), originally Parayakadavu, is the main ashram of Indian Hindu spiritual leader, guru and humanitarian Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, often known as Amma ("Mother"), who is revered as 'the hugging saint' by her followers.

  3. Cultural history of the United States - Wikipedia

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    Developments in the culture of the United States in modern history have often been followed by similar changes in the rest of the world (American cultural imperialism). This includes knowledge, customs, and arts of Americans, as well as events in the social, cultural, and political spheres.

  4. Culture of the United States - Wikipedia

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    The United States observes holidays derived from events in American history, Christian traditions, and national patriarchs. Thanksgiving is the principal traditionally-American holiday, evolving from the English Pilgrim's custom of giving thanks for one's welfare. Thanksgiving is generally celebrated as a family reunion with a large afternoon ...

  5. Americana (culture) - Wikipedia

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    Americana artifacts are related to the history, geography, folklore, and cultural heritage of the United States of America. Americana is any collection of materials and things concerning or characteristic of the United States or of the American people, and is representative or even stereotypical of American culture as a whole. [1] [2]

  6. Amrita movement - Wikipedia

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    Mother's kitchen for feeding the poor, Building the houses for poor, Orphanages, monthly pension scheme for old age people, Old care homes, legal assistance to poor and needy are some of the services described on the organization's website.

  7. Category:Culture of the Americas - Wikipedia

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    Culture of the Americas — Culture of North America, Culture of the Caribbean, and Culture of South America in the Western Hemisphere−New World For the 'American' culture of the United States of America, see Category:Culture of the United States .

  8. Category:American traditions - Wikipedia

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    Traditions of the United States, beliefs or behaviors passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. Subcategories This category has the following 6 subcategories, out of 6 total.

  9. Folklore of the United States - Wikipedia

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    Native American cultures are rich in myths and legends that explain natural phenomena and the relationship between humans and the spirit world. According to Barre Toelken, feathers, beadwork, dance steps and music, the events in a story, the shape of a dwelling, or items of traditional food can be viewed as icons of cultural meaning.