History and Traditions

poppies
The Significance Of Poppies On Memorial Day–And How It Became A Tradition
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter
39 Inspiring Jimmy Carter Quotes To Live By
Two bottles full of 18th century cherries were discovered in a storage pit in the cellar.
George Washington's 250-Year Old Cherries Found At Mount Vernon
Lyndon B Johnson
This Famous Texan Is Responsible For Helping Make Father’s Day Official
Photo of Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton performing together, circa 1980
The Differences Between Regional Southern Accents, According To A Linguist
Otis Redding Museum
12 Museums Dedicated To The South’s Most Legendary Musicians
Vintage Collection of Blue an White Plates
6 Estate Sale Finds A Southerner Will Always Pull Over For
Lavaca BBQ
This Is What Your BBQ Plate Order Says About You
Brennan's
The South's Most Legendary Restaurants
Gold Christmas ornament Chrismon Cross on the tree
The Tradition Behind The Chrismon Tree
Picking Up From Airport
Is It Rude Not To Pick Someone Up From The Airport? Southerners Have Thoughts
St. Nicholas boots
Why St. Nicholas Day Is The Holiday Tradition My Kids Will Always Remember
Gregory Cohen in his candymaking shop with a pan of candy canes
This Tallahassee Candymaker Still Twists Candy Canes By Hand
Southern Living White Cake
Fannie Flagg Shares Her Heartwarming Redbird Christmas Story
Southern Grandmother Kitchen
7 Nostalgic Things You’d Only Find In A Southern Grandma’s Kitchen
Auburn University Campus
62 Reasons Why College Is Better In The South
Big Texas at Texas State Fair
12 Things You Probably Don’t Know About The Texas State Fair
Auburn Fans Football 1968
7 Things You Shouldn't Say To A Southerner During Football Season
Auburn wide receiver celebration
It’s Possible To Thrive During College Football Season When You’re Not A Fan
Matching Christmas Pajamas
How Matching Family Pajamas Became A Viral Holiday Tradition
Mamie Eisenhower White House Christmas
Here's Why Mamie Eisenhower Was Called Mrs. Christmas
STEEL MAGNOLIAS Wedding
9 "Old-Fashioned" Wedding Traditions You’ll Only Find In The South
Molly Bolton Handwritten Recipe Card
12 Things A Southerner Never Throws Away, According To Our Readers
Two women gossiping
7 Hilariously Misused Southern Sayings, According To Our Readers
Southern Living Easy Black Eyed Peas in a bowl to serve
15 Southern Superstitions We Dare Not Dispute
South Carolina Gullah artist Andrea Cayetano Jefferson holds a sweetgrass basket she sewed.
This South Carolina Sweetgrass Basket Maker Is Sharing The Art With Future Generations
Southern Living - Chick-fil-A style image
The Real Reason Why Chick-Fil-A Is Closed On Sundays
Active senior citizen grandmother playing with granddaughter outside in baby pool. Conceptual image for togetherness, family bonding and grandparents love.
5 Things Grandma Did Every Day That Deserve A Comeback
home cook with spoon
5 Things Southern Cooks Always Do
Sterling Silver Spoon And Fork Tied With A Ribbon
Heirloom-Quality Baby Gifts They'll Cherish Forever
CRACKER BARREL
What The Stars On Cracker Barrel Aprons Mean
Interior of Byrd Theater
The Most Beloved Historic Theaters In The South
vintage tree
My Grandmother Put Up Her Tree On Christmas Eve. Here's Why That Was Such A Gift
Three Kings Epiphany
What Is Epiphany?
Pink Tile Bathtub
Why Southerners Will Always Treasure A Vintage Pink-Tiled Bathroom
Little Debbie statue
Little Debbie Is A Southern Icon
Charms on Book Next to Ruler
Charm Bracelets Are Back—And That's Something To Celebrate
Landon Bryant of Landon Talks
Landon Bryant’s Viral Videos Celebrate Southern Culture
Morrison's Cafeteria
10 Southern Restaurant Chains You Might Still Remember
Decoration Day
What Is Decoration Day?
Baby 1st birthday cake
No Surprise That Publix Does The Sweetest Thing Ever For Children Turning 1
Main Street, Jonesborough, TN
What’s The Difference Between A Small Town And A Tiny Town?
Palm Sunday
When Is Palm Sunday In 2024?
white rotary phone on table
Who Remembers Telephone Party Lines?
Easter children
Our Editors' Favorite Easter Traditions That We'll Never Give Up
Taste of the Masters
Augusta National's "Taste of the Masters" Hosting Kits Are Back
Basket of Flowers Bing Delivered to the Door
Why The Tradition Of May Day Baskets Should Make A Comeback
Getty Images
These College Dairies Are Serving More Than Education
Box Full Of Old Love Letters
The Sentimental Saving Of Wedding Invitations, Christmas Cards, And Other Treasures
Bride and groom digging up bottle of bourbon
Why Southern Couples Bury A Bottle Of Bourbon A Month Before Their Wedding Day 
Old-School Squash Casserole in a green casserole dish
My Grandmother Sneaks This Southern Seasoning Into Everything She Cooks
Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip on Wedding Day
The Incredible Story Behind Queen Elizabeth's Wedding Dress
Little Boy at IAAM
The International African American Museum Is Now Open In Charleston
Little girl wearing sun hat
The Art Of Naming Your Child The Southern Way
Venus Williams Nina Simone
Venus Williams Helping To Restore Nina Simone’s North Carolina Childhood Home
Tujague's
10 Of The Oldest Continuously Running Bars In The South
Elvis Jet
Elvis Presley’s Decaying Private Jet Undergoing Transformation In Florida
Dorothy Golden Girls pray for brains
Does Anyone Wear Clip-On Earrings Anymore?
Woman Wearing Blue Dress Writing In Notebook
5 Resolutions A Southerner Never Makes
Vintage Family Christmas Photo
When Did We Start Including Photos On Our Christmas Cards?
woman with tea glass
Things Southerners Are Really Picky About
Sunshine over Mountain Peaks
The Story Behind the Lost Southern State of Franklin
Red Jingle Bells over Sheet Music
This Popular Christmas Song Was Actually Written For Thanksgiving