<span>The Shang Dynasty
in ancient China used oracle bones, a piece of shell or bones usually from an
ox scapula of turtle shells which were believed to reveal and answer from the
ancestors in relation to the issues such as weather and military campaigns by
inscribing and heating the objects. It is used because of their flat surfaces.
Oracle bones also bear the earliest form of ancient Chinese writing which also
includes historically significant information. Aside from the oracle bones, the
Shang Dynasty also used a mask called tao ties which was a bronze vessel
created with animal masks. It is believed to become fancy as time passes.</span>
For some, celebrating means drinking cold glasses of red drinks and feasting on watermelon or spicy red sausages, symbolizing the blood and resilience of former slaves. For others, it means indulging in traditional black Southern cuisine like fried chicken, collard greens and cornbread.
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