Barnum and Bailey Circus Lights up the Big Apple and Points Beyond P.T. Barnum was the consumate showman. Born in Bethel, Connecticut on July 5, […]
Riding the Waves of America’s Surf Culture
Surf culture bloomed in the U.S. in the 1960s and continues to influence popular culture today.
Drive-In Restaurants Cater to Americans on the go
Drive-In and Drive-Thru restaurants have been a part of American culture since the 1920’s.
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.
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 come, and there is no […]
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 waiting with baited breath as […]
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 between the winners of the […]
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 did this annual practice […]
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 back to the Celtic festival […]
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 societies based in American universities […]