What is Folk Culture?
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Folk culture is traditonal stories, traditional religion, and traditional lifestyle.
What elements of Folk Culture are present today?
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An example of folk culture would be what families eat for Christmas dinner. Their meal is shaped by their family's culture and heritage.
Examples(3) of Folk Culture in the U.S.
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Three examples of folk culture in the U.S. include Thanksgiving, Native American lifestyle and culture, and Amish people. All three are traditional aspects of our culture that are still alive today.
Examples(3) of Folk Culture in the World.
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Some examples of folk culture in the world include Yanomami people, people who still live a nomadic lifestyle such as Bedouin people, and Samoan Islanders all live tradtional lifestyles.
Would it be a loss to lose Folk Culture in the U.S.
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Yes. People in the United States would lose connection with their ancestors and past. People would no longer be able to identify with a specific culture.
Should we preserve Folk Culture? If so, how?
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Yes. With modern technology such as computers and the internet, people can learn about their past and ancestor's cultures. It is important also to keep folk culture infused in our daily lives.