... of, certain characteristics. Two main characteristics are: 1. Having a long shared history 2. Having cultural traditions of its own and other characteristics including:> common geographical origin> common language> common literature> common religion different from other groups> being a minority Relating the characteristics to the situation, Thorskinds have along shared history. They believe they are descended from the original Norsemen, who date back to the 9thcentury3. There cultural traditions include naked-dancing and burning straw huts. In the Government document Census2001, Druidism was a religion4. Thorskinds, and Druids have familiarities, they share the same basic traditions and beliefs5. A religion on the Census list isn't necessarily a recognised religion. In 2001 Jedi Knight made it onto the list. Ms Knight6 was quoted as saying; 'census does not provide recognition to any religion...nor does it attempt to define religion7' I think Thorskinds would be because it is similar to Druidism and also fits in with the ...

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