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replying to @Nicolette_O @Nicolette_O @travelcricket8 Still dreaming of a white Christmas up here in Southern New England #CultureTrav
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A1: Though not a holiday tradition, I vividly remember visiting a mosque in Cairo with my mom. We felt very welcome by the women (separate entrance), and handed mint to cleanse our hands, and took off our shoes. I still recall prayer chants. #CultureTrav
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Q1: What is the most unique tradition you have experienced while traveling? #CultureTrav
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replying to @Nicolette_O @Nicolette_O @RyanTravelsEats Hi Ryan! Pretty crummy in GA too! #CultureTrav
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RT @RyanTravelsEats: @Nicolette_O @travelcricket8 Hello again from soon-to-be-rainy Philadelphia! It is, indeed, not always sunny here. #…
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Q1: What is the most unique tradition you have experienced while traveling? #CultureTrav
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replying to @LisaComento @LisaComento @SashaEats @RachelOnRoute @SuchetaRawal @AdventureAwayTZ @dailysuitcase @lizl_genealogy @ToastToThailand @LindaPeters64 @LiveaMemory @gettheregetlost @LondonKirsty @alisonlucci @DoroLef @fotoeins @LarissaRolley @BCpostergirl Sounds good, Lisa! Hope you enjoy the holidays and chat more in...2019! 😃😎🎉#CultureTrav
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RT @E_Scal: @Nicolette_O @travelcricket8 Still dreaming of a white Christmas up here in Southern New England #CultureTrav
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RT @Nicolette_O: A1: Though not a holiday tradition, I vividly remember visiting a mosque in Cairo with my mom. We felt very welcome by the…
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A1 in @GallupRealTrue the balloonists honor veterans by blasting their helium jets in the Tunnel of Fire. This is a super cool spectacle! #GallupRealTrue @NewMexico @Nicolette_O @travelcricket8 #travel #CultureTrav
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replying to @E_Scal @E_Scal @travelcricket8 I hear you! A little bit of snow would be nice! I think my parents would be okay without too much of it here in NC, haha. They got hit hard! #CultureTrav
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RT @Nicolette_O: #CultureTrav chat starts in 5 minutes! Join us to talk about your holiday Traditions! New to the chat? Welcome! Say hi to…
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RT @CharlesMcCool: A1 in @GallupRealTrue the balloonists honor veterans by blasting their helium jets in the Tunnel of Fire. This is a supe…
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RT @Nicolette_O: @SnorkelsToSnow @sightDOING @VParadisoBCA @roadtotaste @markandkylee @noreenwriter @NewYorkHabitat @DarleyNewman @suziday1…
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replying to @CharlesMcCool @CharlesMcCool @GallupRealTrue @NewMexico @travelcricket8 Wow! That looks like an epic spectacle, Charles! #CultureTrav
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replying to @travelcricket8 @travelcricket8 #CultureTrav A1) Not holiday-related, but I love the Bermuda shorts tradition on that island (and the long socks that go with them), as well as the mopeds to get around.
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RT @CharlesMcCool: A1 in @GallupRealTrue the balloonists honor veterans by blasting their helium jets in the Tunnel of Fire. This is a supe…
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replying to @epicureanexpats @epicureanexpats How awesome! What're you looking forward to the most for Mexican Christmas? #CultureTrav
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RT @E_Scal: @travelcricket8 #CultureTrav A1) Not holiday-related, but I love the Bermuda shorts tradition on that island (and the long sock…
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RT @Nicolette_O: @CharlesMcCool @GallupRealTrue @NewMexico @travelcricket8 Wow! That looks like an epic spectacle, Charles! #CultureTrav
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RT @travelcricket8: A1: I’m going to say #Oktoberfest! #CultureTrav https://t.co/hKPVHaOOad
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replying to @Nicolette_O @Nicolette_O Hi everyone on #CultureTrav . I'm still recovering from my lengthy illness, so I'm just popping in to say I hope everyone is having a good holiday season. Happy 2019!
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replying to @Nicolette_O @Nicolette_O A1. I once met a gentleman from a small town in Sudan who's family is known for playing harmonica through their noses! He played for me and it was pretty impressive! I don't have the pic right now! #CultureTrav
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RT @E_Scal: @travelcricket8 #CultureTrav A1) Not holiday-related, but I love the Bermuda shorts tradition on that island (and the long sock…
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replying to @travelcricket8 @travelcricket8 A1: In Peru, there is a tradition called Takanakuy that is practiced in Cusco. It’s basically where you fight against someone you have fallen out with during the past year, and then hug and make up after! #CultureTrav
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A1 In #Estonia, the children have to sing for Santa in order to get their gifts. It's definitely unique, and so cute!
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replying to @E_Scal @E_Scal @travelcricket8 Ahh! Being on an island would be fun, haha. #CultureTrav
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RT @MattsRoadTrip: @Nicolette_O A1. I once met a gentleman from a small town in Sudan who's family is known for playing harmonica through t…
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RT @PreserveTravel: A1 In #Estonia, the children have to sing for Santa in order to get their gifts. It's definitely unique, and so cute!…
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RT @PassportStamps1: @travelcricket8 A1: In Peru, there is a tradition called Takanakuy that is practiced in Cusco. It’s basically where yo…
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RT @MattsRoadTrip: @Nicolette_O A1. I once met a gentleman from a small town in Sudan who's family is known for playing harmonica through t…
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replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip WOW! That IS impressive! Can't imagine how hard that must be to do, but so cool. #CultureTrav
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RT @lizl_genealogy: @Nicolette_O Hi everyone on #CultureTrav . I'm still recovering from my lengthy illness, so I'm just popping in to say…
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RT @lizl_genealogy: @Nicolette_O Hi everyone on #CultureTrav . I'm still recovering from my lengthy illness, so I'm just popping in to say…
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replying to @Nicolette_O @Nicolette_O A1 Singing at the Armenian genocide memorial in Yerevan #CultureTrav https://t.co/99oCSU5mhQ
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replying to @lizl_genealogy @lizl_genealogy @Nicolette_O Hi there - hope you feel better! Sending so much love and good vibes! #CultureTrav
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Q2: Is there a tradition you haven’t been a part of yet, but plan to experience at some point? Tell us about it! #CultureTrav
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replying to @lizl_genealogy @lizl_genealogy HI Liz! Hope you feel better soon, and wishing you a wonderful holiday season and happy 2019! #CultureTrav
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A2: Would love to go to Mexico during Dia de Los Muertos and celebrate Holi! #CultureTrav
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Q2: Is there a tradition you haven’t been a part of yet, but plan to experience at some point? Tell us about it! #CultureTrav
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RT @PreserveTravel: A1 In #Estonia, the children have to sing for Santa in order to get their gifts. It's definitely unique, and so cute!…
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replying to @Nicolette_O @Nicolette_O A.1 distribution of sweets, people give each other sweets in apartments and villages. #culturetrav
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replying to @PreserveTravel @PreserveTravel That is really cute! Love that! #CultureTrav
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RT @PassportStamps1: @travelcricket8 A1: In Peru, there is a tradition called Takanakuy that is practiced in Cusco. It’s basically where yo…