Why Knowing Heritage Is Important
Hello, bonjour, et salute. If this is your first time visiting Creole Bayou, bienvenue. If you’ve visited before, welcome back. I’m Genevive, and I created Creole Bayou blog, a discussion place for topics about culture (all things Creole and Cajun), writing, mental health, and romance/relationships. This month, I’m celebrating the release of my spicy, paranormal sports romance, Demon Rodeo. As part of the celebration, I am posting daily about a topic that is somehow related to something that happens in the story. One of the discussions that occurs is about heritage.
I’ve discussed heritage previously here, but it’s been a while. So, I thought I’d revisit it.
Knowing one’s heritage may be beneficial because it can provide a wealth of information. Anyone who has ever visited a dentist or physician has likely completed a medical history form. This information is collected because it gives dentists and physicians a type of heads-up. For example, a woman with a maternal history of breast cancer may be required to do more frequent mammograms than someone who doesn’t have that history.Genealogy and relatives. Recently, I watched a documentary about a man who fathered a thousand children. No, that isn’t a typo. It’s a one with three zeros after. With a title and blurb like that, how could I not watch? I still have plenty of questions, but that’s another ball of string. For many people, the holidays are extremely depressing because they feel alone. But heritage can make one feel like part of a community. Of course, having 999 siblings may be a tad overwhelming, not to mention lowering the number of people in one’s dating pool.Bridging and closing cultural gaps. I frequently say that sometimes people form patterns of thinking and assume that everyone else on this planet thinks and lives the same as they do. In fact, some people take it to the extreme and postulate that there is only one correct way to live. I remember years ago reading about a tribe (don’t ask me where because I’ve forgotten) that doesn’t have a word for or understand the concept of stealing. Everything belongs to everyone and there’s no personal ownership. So, if a person sees something he or she wants, that person is free to take it. And it seems to work well for this community. Reportedly, there is little to no conflict about this. Now, imagine that person doing that in a U.S. department store. I’d imagine it would create some issues. Knowing about heritage can bring understanding to why certain exist or even that they do exist. After all, heritage is where many people get their traditions. Mardi Gras is one large charcuterie board of traditions stemming from diverse cultures.One can’t expect others to understand and accept someone else’s culture and traditions if that person doesn’t himself/herself know his/her own heritage. Knowing one’s heritage can open communication channels and allow people to be able to live together with fewer conflicts. The opposite is also true. Not only can it allow one to understand the differences in others, but it may also allow one to discover similarities. Imagine going off to college and not knowing anyone. One of the quickest ways to make new friends is by locating other like-minded persons or persons who share a common interest. Sharing a heritage may form an almost instant bond for some persons. It establishes at least one point of common ground.That’s all folks. Do you agree or disagree? Was this post helpful? Let me know your thoughts in the comment section. If you like this post, please click the like button and share. Your feedback allows me to know the content that you want to read.
If Brokeback Mountain, 8 Seconds, Poltergeist, and Supernatural all had an orgy, Demon Rodeo would be the lovechild.
My contemporary M/M paranormal sports romance, Demon Rodeo, is releasing on September 5, 2024, and is available now for preorder on Amazon. For video book trailers, visit my TikTok page. The full blurb is on my Instagram and Amazon.
Demon Rodeo is the first book in the Chasing the Buckle series but can be read as a standalone. It’s a friends-to-lovers romance set in the rodeo world. These are not your typical cowboys. It’s a widely diverse cast of characters and a mashup of genres that aren’t always seen together. If you’re looking for a palate cleanser, this may be a book for you. Also, expect a lot of goodies and giveaways.
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