Hospitality Traditional Cache
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Hospitality is defined as a cordial and generous reception of or disposition toward guests, whether they be friends or strangers. It is the relationship between host and guests, visitors, and strangers, and, as such, is both given and received.
Hospitality has ancient roots.
In Middle Eastern Culture, it was considered a cultural norm to take care of the strangers and foreigners living among you. These norms are reflected in many Biblical commands and examples. The obligations of both host and guest are stern. The bond is formed by eating salt under the roof, and is so strict that an Arab story tells of a thief who tasted something to see if it was sugar, and on realizing it was salt, put back all that he had taken and left.
To the ancient Greeks, hospitality was a divine right. The host was expected to make sure the needs of his guests were seen to. In Greek society a person's ability to adhere to the laws related to hospitality determined nobility and social standing.
Celtic societies also valued the concept of hospitality, especially in terms of protection. A host who granted a person's request for refuge was expected not only to provide food and shelter to his/her guest, but to make sure they did not come to harm while under their care.
In India, hospitality is based on the principle Atithi Devo Bhava, meaning "the guest is God." This principle is shown in a number of stories where a guest is literally a god who rewards the provider of hospitality. From this stems the Indian approach of graciousness towards guests at home, and in all social situations.
This cache is for the Barnabirdy(s) in thanks for the wonderful hospitality shown to me while in the area.
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ebbgf bs fznyy gerr