I would post a lengthy reply, but it would have to be enormous to do the topic justice. I started one, but deleted it after it still only scratched the surface yet started to go into all sorts of directions.
As it is, I am having many lengthy threads with Cegorach - whose absense I still deeply deplore - and Sarmatian, about Eastern Europe. And with several others as well. The acculturation, and the mutual attempt at understanding the different perspectives is fascinating, frustrating and glorious alike. I must unfortunately pass upon writing anything at great length here.
I just feel I should acknowledge that Hannan/you make a good point about cultural differences and the incorporation of new ones into a wider European perspective.
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