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  2. Culture of the United States - Wikipedia

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    Latin American culture is especially pronounced in former Spanish areas but has also been introduced by immigration, as have Asian American cultures (especially in the Northeast and West Coast regions). Caribbean culture has been increasingly introduced by immigration and is pronounced in many urban areas. Since the abolition of slavery, the ...

  3. Cultural history of the United States - Wikipedia

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    Developments in the culture of the United States in modern history have often been followed by similar changes in the rest of the world (American cultural imperialism). This includes knowledge, customs, and arts of Americans, as well as events in the social, cultural, and political spheres.

  4. Native American cultures in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Native American cultures across the 574 current federally recognized tribes in the United States, can vary considerably by language, beliefs, customs, practices, laws, art forms, traditional clothing, and other facets of culture. Yet along with this diversity, there are certain elements which are encountered frequently and shared by many tribal ...

  5. Folklore of the United States - Wikipedia

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    Native American cultures are rich in myths and legends that explain natural phenomena and the relationship between humans and the spirit world. According to Barre Toelken, feathers, beadwork, dance steps and music, the events in a story, the shape of a dwelling, or items of traditional food can be viewed as icons of cultural meaning.

  6. Society of the United States - Wikipedia

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    A World Values Survey cultural world map, describing the United States as low in "Secular-Rational Values" and high in "Self-Expression Values". The society of the United States is based on Western culture, and has been developing since long before the United States became a country with its own unique social and cultural characteristics such as dialect, music, arts, social habits, cuisine ...

  7. 29 People Share American Traditions That Might Slowly ... - AOL

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    Easter is also a big favorite among Americans with a 71% popularity rating while Halloween (68%), New Year’s Eve ... "Holidays and various cultural traditions are fundamental, and the nature of ...

  8. American Traditions That Are Gone Forever - AOL

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    Times change, and traditions with them — which is why weddings, Halloween, family dinner, and the rituals of watching TV are increasingly unrecognizable. American Traditions That Are Gone ...

  9. Culture of the Southern United States - Wikipedia

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    A Companion to the Literature and Culture of the American South (2004) Harkins, Anthony. Hillbilly: A Cultural History of an American Icon Oxford University Press, 2004; Suzanne W. Jones and Sharon Monteith, eds.South to a New Place: Region, Literature, Culture Louisiana State University Press, 2002.