My Home is my Castle

My Home Is My Castle In every language, the word for “home” sounds different. In English, it's “home”; in Italian - “casa”; in French – “maison”; in German – “Haus”; and in Russian, it's “дом” [dom]. Russia is home to many ethnic groups, and each has its own name for a dwelling. For the Buryats, it's a “yurt”; for the Yakuts, an “urasа”, for the Khanty - a “chum”; and for Caucasians - a “saklya”. Undoubtedly, for each of them, this word evokes similar feelings and emotions. The familiar creaks of the front door, the afternoon sunlight across the living room, the scent of dinner coming from the kitchen are the key factors of my personal house. My mum’s sweet smile, dad’s supportive glance, sister’s funny jokes make it home for me. A house is the first place a newborn sees. Here, a baby takes its first steps and explores the world. For a child, home is an entire world. Every day the child begins their day within the familiar walls and falls asleep in a cozy bed in the evening listening to their mother's fairy tales. Fairy tales, proverbs, and sayings reveal the key aspects of each nation's culture. Through home-related proverbs, we can see the role of each family member. The Russian proverb «Men build houses, but women build homes» highlights the role of the woman as the keeper of the family hearth. The saying «Every home stands on its master» portrays the man as the protector and head of the family. Folklore ensures the continuity of generations and the transmission of traditional family values. Home is my place of strength, support, and motivation. And my favourite proverb «My home is my castle» perfectly shows how safe and secure I feel at home.