Folklore

Traditional beliefs and customs passed down through generations.

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Folklore refers to the traditional beliefs, customs, stories, and superstitions passed down orally through generations within a culture or community.

/ˈfəʊlˌkɔːr/

From folk + lore.

Folklore is like stories, songs, and traditions that families and communities share with each other to teach lessons or remember the past.

What is folklore? It's traditional beliefs and customs passed down through generations
Who collects folklore? Ethnomusicologists, anthropologists, and folklorists study it
Why is folklore important? It helps us understand a culture's values and history

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