Coming-of-Age Traditions

Mission Brief #11

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Understand before you compare.

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What feels weird to you is normal to someone else — and that's the point.

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Coming-of-age ceremonies mark the transition from childhood to adulthood. Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, quinceañeras, and vision quests celebrate growth and responsibility.

Key facts

Remember these

1Culture includes language, food, and traditions.
2Cultures change over time.
3Holidays reflect a community's values.

Then & Now

🤝 You probably know someone whose story includes this.

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What is culture?

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Question 2 of 2

Why is it important to learn about other cultures?

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