REFLECTION FOR WEEK 7

On the sixth week of this course, the prezi individual presentation continued. I watched many amazing prezi presentations from my classmates. One of the prezi presentation was about Halloween. The presenter presented on the symbol of the festival which is commonly used. This symbol which I am talking about is pumpkin. The people will carve the shape of pumpkin and make it look like a scary face with an eerie look. In addition, the presenter explained about lighting bonfires. She also showed us pictures of the lighting bonfires and what it actually means to them. I began to know that Halloween actually bring man meanings to different people. I have always thought that Halloween is merely something which is a norm for certain community. The presenter also talked about apple bobbing and why they do it. It is actually the Roman festival to remember the dead. During this specific time, the Romans remember their goddess who is called Pamona. She was the goddess of dress and fruits. I also watch an interesting video about Halloween at the White House. This video showed Obama and his family celebrating this festival. As a conclusion, the presenter said that Halloween is being celebrated on 31^st October every year and many Christian countries celebrate it.

  Besides, I watched another interesting presentation. This presentation was about Borage. Borage is a plant which grows in the wild in the Mediterranean. It is being cultivated and used widely. The presenter then explained about the history of Borage. She explained that this plant is from the Boraginaaceae family. It is also known as the bee plant, bee bread and star flower. This unique plant is an old herbal since the Romans time. Moreover, the presenter explained about the cultivation of this plant. I learned that Borage is one of the easiest plant to grow from seed. The seeds needs complete darkness in order to grow. We should always plant Borage in a pot. On the other hand, by listening to this presentation, I was able to note the benefits of this plant. I acquired the knowledge that this plant could restore the adrenal glands to their balance. This plant is also potential to treat nervous condition. As a matter of fact, Borage could also help us with a main problem which is it is able to reduce itch and dryness associated with certain skin disorders. 

  There was also a presentation about weird cultures and traditions around the world. This presentation is something which is scarring as it really shows some really unusual traditions which people practiced. I noticed that some of this traditions really is not proper. For example in one of the traditions of some Indians, they throw babies from a height to ensure that they grow up healthily. In my opinion, I feel that such an act should not be carried out as the babies might face shock from being thrown from a height. It might affect the baby’s health. In some other traditions, ladies of certain tribe make their neck longer as it is considered beautiful for them. They also believe that they will not be kidnapped by anyone. Although these culture might seem strange, it was once practice at certain places because it is a tradition for some people in the world.