The nobena, or novena, is a series of devotional prayers said over the course of nine days that are associated with the various feasts of the Catholic Church year. The purpose of a novena is to make a particular request through the intercession of the honoree for whom the novena is named.
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Cornstarch cookies Ingredients Cream shortening and blend in sugar. Add eggs, salt and flavoring. Beat well. Sift two boxes of corn starch with flour and baking powder. Add to the
Every human culture recognizes and accepts death as a natural part of life. Rituals, though, are often used by a society to sanctify death and help give closure to those experiencing the loss of a loved one.
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Tuba rice cakes Ingredients Add water to cover the level of rice. Let rice soak for two hours, then rinse and drain. Grind rice to a powder. Mix the remaining
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Local favorite Ingredients Combine all the above ingredients and mix well. Add to dry ingredients and beat at medium speed for 3 minutes. Fold in the chopped nuts. Bake at
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Although death is an occasion for grief, the CHamorus consider it as a chance for the extended family throughout the island to gather and pray for the repose of the spirit of the difunto, or deceased male, or difunta, or deceased female.
Custard sponge cake Ingredients Slice the sponge cake and spread the pieces on a platter. Set aside. Place water, milk, butter and sugar in a one-quart saucepan. Bring to a
Slingstones were used as weapons by ancient CHamoru warriors. Slingstones are stones of various sizes sharpened at both ends and hurled from a sling with deadly force in combative times.
In ancient CHamoru society, the clan leaders arranged marriages. Women did not marry men in their clan since marriage was a chance to improve clan status and increase influence in gaining hunting, fishing and farming rights in other clan districts.
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Sweet coconut treats Ingredients Combine all of the ingredients and cook over high heat until the mixture boils, stirring consistently. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking until the mixture
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