Families from Many Places
The way of life of a group of people.
Culture
Something that people do the same way year after year.
Tradition
A picture, place, or thing that stands for something else.
Symbol
National Holiday.
Example: President's Day
Someone in your family who lived before you were born.
Ancestor
A story that people have passed along for years and years.
Legend
Something that helps people know a place.
Landmark
Name an American Landmark
Mount Rushmore, Statue of Liberty, Liberty Bell
Example of an American custom?
Singing Happy Birthday, etc.
Give an example of a tradition.
Example: Thanksgiving, celebrating a holiday or event with certain food, clothing, or activities.
The leader of the United States of America.
President
Examples of U.S. monuments & memorials
Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial
Something that people usually do at a certain time. Give one example.
Custom
Example: Singing in church on a Sunday, always having a pinata for your birthday.
How can one family learn about another family's culture?
Buildings and statues that honor heroes or events.
Monuments or Memorials
This holiday honors a person or event who is important to that state. Give one example.
Example: Patriot's Day in Massachusetts
People who move from one country to live in another.
Immigrants
How do people share their culture?
Sharing legends, art, and teaching others
Examples of U.S. symbols
American Flag, Bald Eagle
This holiday celebrates or honors events that go with the beliefs of their religion. Give one example.
Religious Holiday
Example: Ramadan, Easter, Passover