This topic seems to cover such a broad amount of information and groups of peoples/traditions/etc, I felt it would be easier to break it down this way.
Folk Group: a group that conforms somewhat to a theory, practice, tradition, or other form. This group may be large or small and there may be slight variances in the way they follow or carry out these traditions, but they are largely recognized by members of the group. For example: certain sayings, traditional meals served at certain times, etc. Things that may differentiate these groups from other types of groups are that they are not based on laws and are individualized to suit the characteristics of that group.
Folk Groups I belong to: American, Southern, Woman, British descendant, Irish descendant, Scottish descendant, college student, Caucasian. I’m sure there are many more but at the moment I just can’t think of any more!
Typical Folklore: many food traditions, including eating shrimp new years eve, pork and saurkraut on new years day, and corned beef, red potatoes, and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day.
There are also clothing traditions, ex: wearing something green on St. Patrick’s day, wearing dress clothes on all holidays, etc.
Lastly there are verbal folklore where stories of the family were retold after meals with the family members around the table.
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