Chaldeans (Chaldean Catholics) are ethnic Assyrians who adhere to the Chaldean Catholic Church. The name Chaldean was applied to our church by Rome in the Schism of 1552. We are not Arabs. We have our own history, language, culture, traditions, cuisine, folk music, etc. We mostly come from Iraq’s towns/villages of Tel Keppe, Alqosh, Batnaya, Tesqopa, Karamlesh, Bartella, Baqopa, Bakhdida, Shaqlawa, Ankawa, Zakho, Nohadra, etc. We are indigenous to Assyria, which is modern day northern Iraq, northeastern Syria, southeastern Turkey, and northwestern Iran. The majority of us today live in Michigan, California, and Australia.
My Chaldean friend comes from a town called Tel Keppe (Telkaif), located in the Nineveh Plains of Iraq.
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To put this simply Chaldeans are essentially Christians (predominantly Catholic) from present day northern Iraq but can also be found in Iran and Syria. They speak Aramaic (language of Jesus) and this language is pretty important to them. Most have arrived to America in the last 55 years or so because of a change in the immigration laws. When they came over they settled predominantly in southeast Michigan, particularly the tri-county area (Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne county).
Additionally, some of there core values include: faith, family, and hard work. All three are equally important to most Chaldeans. As far as their work, it seems that many run their own businesses, such as party stores, gas stations, restaurants, grocery stores, real estate firms, and construction companies to name the main industries they can be found in but there are others beyond that.
All in all, on a personal note the Chaldeans I have met in school, work and general life seem to value comradery with others, thus are easy to talk to more often than not. Also, Chaldeans are not Arabs so make sure you refer to them as either Chaldeans or Assyrians (though Assyrian is less commonly used). In terms of looks, many could pass for southern Italian (Sicilian look) quite easily since many have olive white skin.
Additionally, some of there core values include: faith, family, and hard work. All three are equally important to most Chaldeans. As far as their work, it seems that many run their own businesses, such as party stores, gas stations, restaurants, grocery stores, real estate firms, and construction companies to name the main industries they can be found in but there are others beyond that.
All in all, on a personal note the Chaldeans I have met in school, work and general life seem to value comradery with others, thus are easy to talk to more often than not. Also, Chaldeans are not Arabs so make sure you refer to them as either Chaldeans or Assyrians (though Assyrian is less commonly used). In terms of looks, many could pass for southern Italian (Sicilian look) quite easily since many have olive white skin.
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Get the Chaldean mug.When a Chaldean person dumps an entire bottle of Tommy Hilfiger, Nautica, or Polo cologne on themself before going out, so as to not have to shower on a daily basis.
by Phil Accio February 20, 2009
Get the Chaldean Shower mug.The Theory Of Chaldean Time is an idea that Chaldean Catholics has difficulty reading clocks, both digital and analog clocks. The theory was descovered when a Chaldean got to a party that was supposed to start at 7:00 at 7:45, and was early to the party. Below is an approximate estimation of Chaldean time.
If a party starts at . . . then it really starts at 7:00 . . . 8:00 7:30 . . . 8:40 and so on
The second part of the theory states that Chaldean will make up for the time missed at the end of the party but having the party last longer than usual. For example, a party is supposed to end at 10. The Chaldean will say "o.k. its 10:00, time to go." However the Chaldean will talk to his fellow Chaldean for an hour or two in front of the front door before finally leaving the house.
If a party starts at . . . then it really starts at 7:00 . . . 8:00 7:30 . . . 8:40 and so on
The second part of the theory states that Chaldean will make up for the time missed at the end of the party but having the party last longer than usual. For example, a party is supposed to end at 10. The Chaldean will say "o.k. its 10:00, time to go." However the Chaldean will talk to his fellow Chaldean for an hour or two in front of the front door before finally leaving the house.
Fady: Bro what time does Leath's party start at.
Bassam: 8 o'clock
Fady: O.k. i will pick u up at 9:15 and we will roll together
Bassam: ok, thats hadeed. That is on time for chaldean time
Bassam: 8 o'clock
Fady: O.k. i will pick u up at 9:15 and we will roll together
Bassam: ok, thats hadeed. That is on time for chaldean time
by boater4life April 21, 2009
Get the Chaldean Time mug.A Iraqi gang based in Detroit that traffics drugs from Phoenix and San Diego to Michigan. The Chaldean mafia, formed in the 1980s, is predominantly made up of ethnic Iraqi Christians. Also known as the Chaldean Organized Crime Syndicate.
Reuben: "I don't get why there are so many Chaldeans living in El Cajon"!
Liz: "Yeah, tell me about it! When the Chaldean Mafia first gained notoriety back in the '80's, Seven mile and Woodward in Detroit was called "little Iraq" in the press. Maybe that is the reason"?
Sam: "Yeah well they just arrested 60 bros at this social club in El Cajon...Maryam Athra! Damn what is this world coming to...where is my cell i gotta text my cousin"!!
Liz: "Yeah, tell me about it! When the Chaldean Mafia first gained notoriety back in the '80's, Seven mile and Woodward in Detroit was called "little Iraq" in the press. Maybe that is the reason"?
Sam: "Yeah well they just arrested 60 bros at this social club in El Cajon...Maryam Athra! Damn what is this world coming to...where is my cell i gotta text my cousin"!!
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