The Kanien’kehá:ka aren't really big on Christmas, but New Years is when we celebrate what we’ve been given and honor the births and deaths of the land and people.
I'm not real big into my heritage but some things are pretty ingrained at this point in my life.
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Date: 2021-01-03 06:57 pm (UTC)The donuts are a family tradition.
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Date: 2021-01-03 07:04 pm (UTC)A blessed new year to you too. <3
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Date: 2021-01-03 07:12 pm (UTC)I'm not real big into my heritage but some things are pretty ingrained at this point in my life.
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Date: 2021-01-09 02:18 am (UTC)[He's never heard of Kanien’kehá:ka.]
I think that's a great way to celebrate. Welcoming in a new year does seem like the best time to reflect and show gratitude.
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Date: 2021-01-09 02:46 am (UTC)[Oh right.]
Mohawk. The Mohawk tribe of the First Nations Peoples.
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Date: 2021-01-10 10:20 pm (UTC)[He'd be interested in knowing more, but he's not sure if she'd want him to ask.]