Social Customs, Traditions, and Folklore

Traditions are used by societies all over the world to pass on cultural knowledge. They can be oral traditions and stories, social manners and etiquette, ceremonies and holidays, or material traditions.

Sub-headings:

Etiquette, Dress, and Social Customs

Common cultural practices and socially accepted behavior.

Festivals, Holidays, and Games

Gatherings and group activities that have traditional meaning in a culture.

Folklore

Cultural knowledge that is spread through societies by means of oral traditions such as stories, songs, jokes, or sayings. Originally passed on through the spoken word, many of these traditions have now been collected and written down.

Material Traditions

Material traditions and arts preserve cultural knowledge and are passed down through many generations. Examples include architecture, textiles, folk art, food, and other handmade goods.

Resources in this category:

Smithsonian
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