Culture of North America
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The culture of North America refers to the arts and other manifestations of human activities and achievements from the continent of North America. It is shaped by a rich combination of different backgrounds, traditions, and ways of life. It reflects the diversity of its people and the influence of history in forming a unique cultural identity. Its strong global influence also makes it an important culture to study and understand. This culture is expressed in different aspects of society, showing how diversity and historical development have contributed to the way of life in North America today.
History
Indigenous North American societies emphasized egalitarianism,[1] with European cultures arriving in North America after 1492 from the south (through Spanish exploration and conquest) and the east.[2] The integration of cultures throughout North America has brought them closer over centuries, but has also led to fears over excessive Americanization.[3]
Music
Mythology and folklore
Languages
North-American English (see Anglo-America):
French:
- American French
- Frenchville French
- Louisiana French
- Missouri French
- Muskrat French
- New England French (a variety of Canadian French spoken in New England)
- Canadian French
- Haitian French
- Saint-Barthélemy French
Literature
- American literature
- Bahamian literature
- Canadian literature
- Costa Rican literature
- Cuban literature
- Dominican Republic literature
- Guatemalan literature
- Haitian literature
- Honduran literature
- Jamaican literature
- Martinican literature
- Mexican literature
- Nicaraguan literature
- Panamanian literature
- Puerto Rican literature
- Salvadoran literature
- Trinidad and Tobago literature
Religion
Religion in North America is dominated by various branches of Christianity and spans the period of Native American dwelling, European settlement, and the present day. Religion has been a major influence on art, culture, philosophy and law of the continent.
Clothing
- American clothing (Western wear)
- American fashion
- Native American fashion
Cuisine
Sports
The North American continent is the birthplace of several organized sports, such as basketball, charrería/rodeo, gridiron football, ice hockey, jaripeo/bull riding, lacrosse, ollamaliztl (ancient Mesoamerican sport), mixed martial arts (MMA), padel, pickleball, racquetball, ultimate ("ultimate frisbee"), and volleyball. The modern versions of baseball and softball, skateboarding, snowboarding, stock car racing, and surfing also developed in North America.
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