Drive-In Theaters become America’s Gathering Place
Going to Drive-In Movie Theaters was a summer treat for many Americans in the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s.
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A Brief History of American Baseball’s Spring Training
Many Americans view the start of baseball season as a sign that spring is on its way or has already […]
The Shadows of Winter: Groundhog Day in the U.S.
A man dressed in a top hat and black suit stands in front of a large crowd. The crowd is […]
Super Bowl Sunday: A Celebration of an American Sport
The Super Bowl is the championship game of American pro football’s National Football League (NFL). It is played every February […]
A Brief History of the Department Store Santa Claus
The presence of Santa Claus at malls and department stores across America is a Christmas tradition in the U.S. Just […]
How Trick or Treating came to the United States
Trick or Treating Origins in Ancient Times The earliest known origins of Halloween and trick or treating can be traced […]
The Greek System in American Universities
What exactly are Fraternities and Sororities? Sororities and fraternities (sometimes called “frats” for short), collectively called the Greek System, are […]
Celebrating America’s Rich Harvest at the State Fair
Overview It’s late summer now – the leaves are just beginning to turn from green to yellow; the nights are […]
America’s Barbecue Obsession
Firing up the Grill from Coast to Coast Make no bones about it: Americans love their barbecue (often abbreviated as […]
Prom Night in America
How the Prom Came to be The word “prom” is short for the word “promenade” which is the original name […]