Southern Traditions
Southern traditions are the most visible part of Southern culture. And while they do not define the culture, they certainly reflect it.
Naturally, they spring out of the natural Southern propensity towards character and heart.
Southern Traditions
Sports- While there are many sports that are embraced by (and even created in) the South, perhaps the greatest of the Southern traditions is football. And while this is a rather obvious example, don’t count out the other sports that contribute to this powerful cultural force.
- Activities such as hunting, fishing, and boating have been staples of Southern enjoyment for many years. Collectively, they reflect an active and adventuresome culture.
- The South is widely referred to as the “Bible Belt” for its widespread church attendance and its heavily protestant leanings. Influential leaders such as Billy Graham and Martin Luther King Jr. have helped to establish a religious tradition that emphasizes personal morality and a compassion for others.
- A long-standing source of pride for Southerners is their reputation for friendliness and warmth. But some look at the history of the South and think that it has been an extremely inhospitable place to live. Is there an explanation for these two opposing views?
- At one time, Southerners spoke differently than Northerners. The South is not a subset of the North – it developed separately and so did its dialect. However, accents may be less significant now than they were in the past.
- Nearly every Southern town is in the vicinity to an old white-pillared plantation. This is an example of the Greek-Revival architecture that is very common. However, rather than just being a visually attractive architectural style, it was chosen for some very important reasons.
While these traditions are often
embraced by Southerners,
they don’t make you Southern. Many, if not all, of
these traditions may
apply to an obvious non-Southerner.
Being Southern
We really do care about promoting a more virtuous and passionate culture throughout the South. But we obviously can't do it by ourselves.
Everything we do is incomplete without commuity involvement. That means our partners are of utmost importance to us.
And as far as we are concerned,
you are our most important partner.
