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Western cultures
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In Western cultures, offerings are less common and are typically associated with specific religious or historical contexts.
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Balinese culture
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Offerings are an integral part of Balinese Hindu daily rituals, made to appease spirits and bring good fortune.
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Indonesia
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Offerings of food, fruits, and flowers are made in Indonesia to appease nature spirits and ancestors.
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United States
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Offerings are less common in modern US culture and are often associated with specific religious or spiritual practices.
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Norwegian culture
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In Norwegian culture, offerings of 'juleol' and traditional foods are made during Christmas to celebrate and honor the holiday.
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Australia
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In indigenous Australian cultures, offerings to spirits are significant, although they are not a part of daily life.
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Buddhism
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In Buddhism, making offerings of food and items to deities and ancestors is a sign of respect and devotion.
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Italy
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Offerings in Italy are often tied to religious practices and serve as a gesture of devotion.
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Native American cultures
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Traditional Native American ceremonies include offerings of tobacco, sage, and sweetgrass to honor the Earth and spirits.
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Russia
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In Russia, offerings of bread, salt, and flowers are made at important life events as a sign of respect.
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Ancient Roman culture
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In Ancient Roman culture, offerings of food, wine, and incense were made to gods and goddesses as acts of devotion and to seek favor.
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Confucianism
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In Confucianism, offerings of symbolic items are made to honor and seek protection and blessings from ancestors.
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Hinduism
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In Hindu culture, offerings of food, flowers, and incense are made to deities and ancestors as a sign of respect and devotion.
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Mayan culture
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In Mayan culture, offerings of maize, cocoa, and other items are part of religious and spiritual practices.
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Modern urban culture
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In modern urban culture, offerings are less common and are typically associated with specific religious or cultural events.
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Sikhism
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In Sikh culture, offerings of karah parshad in Gurdwaras symbolize sharing and community.
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Taoism
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In Taoism, offerings of fruit, rice, and symbolic items are made on altars and graves to honor ancestors and seek protection and blessings.
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Traditional African cultures
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Traditional African cultures make offerings of food, water, and other items during rituals to connect with ancestors and seek their advice.
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