Americans have many customs and traditions rooted in the cultures of our forefathers who were either Native Americans or who settled this great land after journeying long distances from other nations in search of “The American Dream”. Family values are reflected in the customs and traditions practiced. Family tradition is an inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought, action, or behavior, the handing down of information, beliefs, and customs by word of mouth or by …showed first 75 words of 364 total…

…showed last 75 words of 364 total…shared Family Traditions, as an integral part of family life today, will ensure the preservation and progress of our American Culture. The American Family is the building block of our Nation because it is where we nurture the individuals who must act within our society. It is here that through love, support, tolerance and caring; we nurture family members to first be good human beings and then to look beyond themselves to be good citizens.