Customs and Traditions

American style
Clothing styles vary by social status, region, occupation and climate.
Jeans, sneakers, baseball caps, cowboy hats and boots are some items
of clothing that are closely associated with Americans. Brands like
Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Michael Kors and Victoria Secret are some
well-known American brands.
American food
American cuisine has been influenced by Europeans and Native
Americans in its early history. Today, there are a number of foods that
are commonly identified as American, such as hamburgers, hot dogs,
potato chips, macaroni and cheese, and meat loaf. Jerky dried meats
that are served as snacks, is also a food that was created in the United
States, according to NPR. (multi media organization and radio program
producer)
Sports
The United States is a sports-minded country, with millions of fans who
follow football, baseball, basketball and hockey, among other sports.
Baseball, which was developed in colonial America and became an
organized sport in the mid-1800s, is known as Americas favorite
pastime, although its popularity has been eclipsed by football for the
past three decades, according to the Harris Poll.
Language
There is no official language of the United States, according to the U.S.
government. While almost every language in the world is spoken in the
United States, Spanish, Chinese, French and German are among the
most frequently spoken non-English languages. Ninety percent of the
U.S. population speaks and understands at least some English, and
most official business is conducted in English.
Common American Practices
1) Trick or treating- this is a common American practice during
the end of October, this usually recognized by Halloween day.
This is done by dressing up as someone else like cartoons,
monsters, favorite start and many more, knock on the door and
when they say trick or treat they will receive candies.
2) Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated in Canada and the
United States. It was originally celebrated as a day of giving thanks for the
blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year. Thanksgiving is
celebrated on the second Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth
Thursday of November in the United States. Several other places around

the world observe similar celebrations.

3) The Fourth of July (July 4 1776) this is a annual celebration of the
Independence Day in the united states is commonly associated with
fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball
games, family reunions, and political speeches and ceremonies as well
4) New years eve, all over the world, New Year's Eve is

celebrated with formal parties, family-oriented activities, and other

large public events.
But in North America one of the most prominent celebrations in the country is the
"ball drop" held in New York City's Times Square. Inspired by the time balls that
were formally used as a time signal, at 11:59 p.m.
5) Calgary Stampede, Canada
This 10 day event is a feast of rodeo, concerts, chuck wagon races, agricultural
competitions, pancake breakfasts and many other events that transform Calgary
into a cowboy heaven.

N.American Style
Jeans

sneakers

base ball caps and cowboy hats

brands like:
Ralph Lauren

Calvin Klein

Micheal Kors

and
victoria secret

N.AMERICAN FOOD

burgers
cheese and
meat loaf

potato chips

hiwalay na slide ang jerky

Beef jerky

N.American SPORTS

macaroni and

baseball

Football

basket ball

hockey
LANGUAGE
English,
Spanish,
Chinese,
French and German
Common American practices
Trick or treat

Thanksgiving Day

fourth of july

new years eve

ibang slide para sa Ball Drop in New York City Time Square

Calgary Stampede, canada