What do Lebanese celebrate?

Muslim holidays that are celebrated include Eid al-Fitr (the three-day feast at the end of the Ramadan month), Eid al-Adha (The Feast of the Sacrifice) which is celebrated during the annual pilgrimage to Mecca and also celebrates Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son to God, the Birth of the Prophet Muhammad, and …

What is the family life like in Lebanon?

Lebanese families tend to be close-knit and loyal. In rural areas, it is customary for more than one generation to live in the same house. Cousins maintain as close relationships as brothers and sisters. Urban families usually are smaller than rural families.

Why is Lebanon so diverse?

Because of its location at the crossroads of Asia, Europe, and Africa; Lebanon has been shaped by many civilizations throughout its long history. These diverse influences are evident in the extraordinary richness of the country’s archaeological sites.

Are Lebanese people family oriented?

Many Lebanese families in Australia still reflect traits of the Arab family dynamic. However, outside of Lebanon, there is less necessity to be protective of familial honour or adopt hierarchical roles in the household. Children tend to move out of their parents’ home at an earlier age and marry whom they please.

What is it like to be Lebanese?

Lebanon is a truly diverse country with varying religions, lifestyles and even genetics. The Lebanese are extremely proud of the amount of cultural heritage they share. The sheer diversity of culture has made for an interesting group of people living together in one place.

What is the difference between Lebanese culture and Arab culture?

Lebanese also have very different traditions and mindsets. I could write a book about the differences really. Then Lebanon’s nature is completely different to the Arab nature. Arabs were known as the people that lived in the desert, and in hot weather, while the Phoenicians only had forests and vast seas.

How many languages do Lebanese speak?

Lebanese people are usually bilingual; we can construct a sentence of 3 different languages. Yes, we are heavy on the French but it isn’t a necessity to have an extensive understanding of the language. My French vocab is inclusive to almost bonjour, oui and non only.

Why is Lebanon’s geography unique?

With a richness of nature unique to the region, the Lebanese are extremely proud of the country’s terrain. Their geography lessons in school are comically all about Lebanon’s small size and the proximity between mountain and sea. The coast and green mountains aren’t far apart and are what make the country so distinctive.