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Julia Sawalha

posted 16 years ago by BlueGreen
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I just watched the episode with Julia, and I think it's great. Much more interesting to see both sides of the family - especially when a person's genealogy is so "interesting" as hers.

But I was wondering: how come her paternal grandparents were called "Julia" and "Joaquin"?
Were they Christians? If they were - highly unlikely, considering they were Beduins - that should've been explained.
And if they weren't, again, that should have been explained. After all, Julia and Joaquim aren't Arabic names.

That is really the only criticism I have of the programme, but it is an important one, considering it's all about genealogy.

[–] velcronewsletter 16 years ago

many eastern families gave their children anglo names. not sure why

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[–] BlueGreen 15 years ago

Yes, Christian (Maronite, etc.) Middle Eastern families do.
(For example, Omar Shariff's real name is Michel, but that's because he comes from a Christian Arab family.)

But these people were Beduins!
I've never heard of a Beduin who wasn't a Muslim.

Anyway, I really think it should have been explained.
It's an odd ommission, considering it's a genealogy programme.

[–] velcronewsletter 15 years ago

maybe it was just to get on in city/commercial life. at home you're known as one thing and at work you were known as another or something like that

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[–] BlueGreen 15 years ago

Right!
Yes, I suppose that is the most sensible explanation.

Thanks! ;)