Traditions

Joe Gurrera and Jodi Pulice Named Honorees of 2021 Columbus Day Parade and Celebration Weekend

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Christopher Columbus, Columbus Citizens Foundation, Columbus, Americas, Traditions, Time

NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Columbus Citizens Foundation today announced Joe Gurrera, owner of Citarella, and Jodi Pulice, founder and CEO of JRT Realty Group, as honorees of the 2021 Columbus Celebration.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Columbus Citizens Foundation today announced Joe Gurrera, owner of Citarella, and Jodi Pulice, founder and CEO of JRT Realty Group, as honorees of the 2021 Columbus Celebration.
  • Mr. Gurrera commented: "As an Italian American, I could not be happier to be named as an Honoree for the 2021 Columbus Celebration.
  • In speaking of Ms. Pulice and Mr. Gurrera as 2021 Honorees, Columbus Celebration Chair Angelo Vivolo praised both individuals, stating, "We are beyond thrilled to have Joe and Jodi with all their incredible achievements represent our community of Italian Americans on Columbus Day.
  • The Foundation organizes New York City's annual Columbus Celebration and Columbus Day Parade, which has celebrated Italian-American heritage on New York's Fifth Avenue since 1929.

Joe Gurrera AND Jodi PuLICE Named Honorees of 2021 Columbus Day Parade AND CELEBRATION WEEKEND

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Christopher Columbus, Columbus Citizens Foundation, Columbus, Americas, Traditions, Time

NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbus Citizens Foundation today announced Joe Gurrera, owner of Citarella, and Jodi Pulice, founder and CEO of JRT Realty Group, as honorees of the 2021 Columbus Celebration.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbus Citizens Foundation today announced Joe Gurrera, owner of Citarella, and Jodi Pulice, founder and CEO of JRT Realty Group, as honorees of the 2021 Columbus Celebration.
  • Mr. Gurrera commented; "As an Italian American, I could not be happier to be named as an Honoree for the 2021 Columbus Celebration.
  • In speaking of Ms. Pulice and Mr. Gurrera as 2021 Honorees, Columbus Celebration Chair Angelo Vivolo praised both individuals, stating, "We are beyond thrilled to have Joe and Jodi with all their incredible achievements represent our community of Italian Americans on Columbus Day.
  • The Foundation organizes New York City's annual Columbus Celebration and Columbus Day Parade, which has celebrated Italian-American heritage on New York's Fifth Avenue since 1929.

Turning To Tradition: More Than A Quarter Of Americans Embrace Religion In Funeral Planning Post-COVID

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Death customs, Rituals, Funeral, Cremation, Traditions, Articles

According to this year's findings, 28% of Americans report stronger personal faith because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • According to this year's findings, 28% of Americans report stronger personal faith because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • As of last year, there was an overall increase in the number of Americans who feel religion is a very important component of a funeral.
  • This is in stark contrast to the last decade; in 2012, almost half of Americans over age 40 viewed religion as an important component of a funeral, dropping to 35.4% by 2019.
  • However, despite this embrace of more traditional elements for funerals, cremation rates continue to climb, indicating Americans are more comfortable than ever blending tradition with modern preferences.

Explore Xiamen's way of cultural heritage protection

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Humanities, Articles, Cultural studies, Conservation and restoration of cultural heritage, Cultural heritage, Traditions, Xiamen, Traditional knowledge, Protection, Intangible cultural heritage, Cultural property protection in Poland

At the same time, a healthy mechanism for heritage protection and management was established and a series of protection measures were introduced to ensure the sustainable development of the island.

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  • At the same time, a healthy mechanism for heritage protection and management was established and a series of protection measures were introduced to ensure the sustainable development of the island.
  • The city has a total of 89 intangible cultural heritage items at the municipal level and above.
  • In June 2020, Xiamen carried out a measure on the protection and development of Minnan culture, which is the first regulation directed at local cultural protection in China.
  • Ke stressed that Xiamen will continue optimizing its efforts to protect its historical and cultural heritage and seeking tailored solutions to better use these resources.

Quantum Metric Survey Suggests 65% Uplift in Festive Gift Spending as Shoppers Strive for 2021 Christmas to Remember

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Countries, Holidays, Traditions, Statista, Christmas gift, Christmas and holiday season, Christmas, Shopping

- Christmas more important post-lockdown: Two thirds British shoppers say this year's Christmas will be more emotional than pre-pandemic

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  • That's according to a new survey on 2021 holiday shopping behaviors from Quantum Metric , the pioneer in Continuous Product Design (CPD) that helps organisations build better digital products faster.
  • The results showed a direct correlation between emotion and increased festive spending.
  • In 2020, Quantum Metric was ranked 124 in the Inc 5000, a list of America's fastest-growing private companies.
  • For more information about Quantum Metric, visit www.quantummetric.com
    [1]Average planned UK Christmas gift spend in 2019 was 299 according to Statista: https://www.statista.com/statistics/786555/christmas-average-consumer-sp...

Michael Pascucci Named Grand Marshal Of 2021 Columbus Celebration, Will Lead In-Person Columbus Day Parade On October 11

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Christopher Columbus, Columbus Citizens Foundation, Pascucci, Columbus, Ohio, Parade, Columbus, Americas, Traditions, Time

NEW YORK, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Columbus Citizens Foundation announced today that 2021 Grand Marshal Michael Pascucci, Chairman of Duck Pond Associates, will lead the 77th Annual Columbus Day Parade up Fifth Avenue.

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  • NEW YORK, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Columbus Citizens Foundation announced today that 2021 Grand Marshal Michael Pascucci, Chairman of Duck Pond Associates, will lead the 77th Annual Columbus Day Parade up Fifth Avenue.
  • In speaking of Mr. Pascucci as Grand Marshal, Columbus Citizens Foundation President Marian Pardo praised his success as a prominent Italian American both in business and philanthropic endeavors.
  • Having Michael Pascucci lead our Parade is a fitting honor as we work together to rebuild and reunite stronger than ever."
  • The Foundation organizes New York City's annual Columbus Celebration and Columbus Day Parade, which has celebrated Italian-American heritage on New York's Fifth Avenue since 1929.

Michael Pascucci Named Grand Marshal of 2021 Columbus Celebration, Will Lead In-person Columbus Day Parade on October 11

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Christopher Columbus, Columbus Citizens Foundation, Pascucci, Columbus, Ohio, Parade, Columbus, Americas, Traditions, Time

NEW YORK, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Columbus Citizens Foundation announced today that 2021 Grand Marshal Michael Pascucci, Chairman of Duck Pond Associates, will lead the 77th Annual Columbus Day Parade up Fifth Avenue.

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  • NEW YORK, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Columbus Citizens Foundation announced today that 2021 Grand Marshal Michael Pascucci, Chairman of Duck Pond Associates, will lead the 77th Annual Columbus Day Parade up Fifth Avenue.
  • In speaking of Mr. Pascucci as Grand Marshal, Columbus Citizens Foundation President Marian Pardo praised his success as a prominent Italian American both in business and philanthropic endeavors.
  • Having Michael Pascucci lead our Parade is a fitting honor as we work together to rebuild and reunite stronger than ever."
  • The Foundation organizes New York City's annual Columbus Celebration and Columbus Day Parade, which has celebrated Italian-American heritage on New York's Fifth Avenue since 1929.

Home Goods Retailer Christmas Tree Shops Unwraps a Partnership with Jesta I.S. for Sales Audit and Loss Prevention Management

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Data management, Other Retail, Technology, Specialty, Department Stores, Convenience store, Security, Retail, Software, Home Goods, Mobile, Wireless, Christmas Tree Shops, Time, Christmas tree, WE, Middleboro, Christmas and holiday season, Traditions, Units of time

Headquartered in Middleboro, MA, Christmas Tree Shops (CTS) operates 80 stores, mainly in eastern coastal states.

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  • Headquartered in Middleboro, MA, Christmas Tree Shops (CTS) operates 80 stores, mainly in eastern coastal states.
  • Jestas Sales Audit application is a one-stop shop for reviewing POS and Order Management System (OMS) transaction data.
  • Jesse Napoli, CIO at Christmas Tree Shops, said: After evaluating leading retail solution providers, we found Jesta I.S.
  • is proud to have been selected by Christmas Tree Shops, said Arvind Gupta, President at Jesta I.S.

Telling Hainan's history for 100 years with 22 meters of heritage

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Cultural studies, Songs, Humanities, Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, Traditions, Conservation and restoration of cultural heritage, Cultural anthropology, Intangible cultural heritage, Traditional knowledge, Haitao, Papercut, Guqin

Because besides its unique charm, the art is an intangible cultural heritage of China.

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  • Because besides its unique charm, the art is an intangible cultural heritage of China.
  • It took the group a month to create the masterpiece in the traditional red and white colors.
  • "It's the longest papercut work I've ever done and also the most challenging," said Huang Haitao, who has nearly 20 years of experience.
  • She described how she worked on her part of the scroll sitting at a long table in her studio.

Telling Hainan's history for 100 years with 22 meters of heritage

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Cultural studies, Songs, Humanities, Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, Traditions, Conservation and restoration of cultural heritage, Cultural anthropology, Intangible cultural heritage, Traditional knowledge, Haitao, Papercut, Guqin

Because besides its unique charm, the art is an intangible cultural heritage of China.

Key Points: 
  • Because besides its unique charm, the art is an intangible cultural heritage of China.
  • It took the group a month to create the masterpiece in the traditional red and white colors.
  • "It's the longest papercut work I've ever done and also the most challenging," said Huang Haitao, who has nearly 20 years of experience.
  • She described how she worked on her part of the scroll sitting at a long table in her studio.