My family practices no traditions or any practices from your background. I am pretty much 50/50 norewegian and german and I feel there is something missing have no connections with my past. How could I go about learning more about these cultures back in the day and beliefs and practices. And how can I work that in my life? Does this make sense? I hope so. Just let me know if anyone has any input! Thanks
2007-11-14 08:51:59 · 5 answers · asked by Emily A 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Genealogy
Often I see questions for the best way to learn foreign languages or how long it will take, but I usually don't answer them. Let me tell you that a desire like yours is the strongest motivation anyone can have. It's more helpful than so called talent, because talent doesn't make persistent. Foreign languages are so much more than chains of strange words. They are the keys to understand mentalities (it's no accident at all, that multilingual people try to repair bridges between the nations even in the worst times). I've got the impression you would not be satisfied before there are two more open doors to you. To work on this will keep you busy by telling you about all the stuff you want to get familiar with, and of course, it's making sense.
2007-11-14 23:30:36 · answer #1 · answered by otto saxo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do a search on the internet on Germany customs and traditions or Norewegian customs and traditions. Take it from there. Also find a church were you can learn more of their beliefs and practices.
2007-11-14 17:07:48 · answer #2 · answered by Davey Boy Smith #1 Fan- VACATION 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know this is costly, but a great way would be to visit the places your ancestors are from. Visit museums in the area and read a lot about its history. This will be the best way to give you a feel for the culture of your ancestors, much closer to your past than simply building up a tree of names.
2007-11-14 16:59:44 · answer #3 · answered by happy wife and mum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried shopping around for the church of your grandparents? Lots and lots of the traditions of a culture are connected to religion. My sister goes to a church in a town in California founded by Swedes. They have a festival for Santa Lucia every Christmas, and pancake breakfasts to die for. Call the Lutherans [Catholics / Covenant . . .] in your town and ask. One congregation may make a bigger deal of ot than another.
2007-11-14 18:23:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
find friends who practices it and join them if your parents aen't interested.
2007-11-14 16:56:04 · answer #5 · answered by F (*_*) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋