In its beginnings, the United States was founded by immigrants from Western Europe alongside indigenous peoples. A continuous stream of immigrants from around the world has seen the United States grow into a large and diverse country where virtually all nationalities and ethnicities are represented. One can find every type of climate and landscape in addition to different lifestyles and cultures in USA.
In its beginnings, the United States was founded by immigrants from Western Europe alongside indigenous peoples. A continuous stream of immigrants from around the world has seen the United States grow into a large and diverse country where virtually all nationalities and ethnicities are represented. One can find every type of climate and landscape in addition to different lifestyles and cultures in USA.
American mainstream culture is extremely diverse and complex, and varies from one geographical region to the next, between rural and urban areas, and can be particularly influenced by the ethnic communities found in each region. American culture encompasses traditions, ideals, customs, beliefs, values, arts, and innovations developed both domestically and imported via colonization and immigration from the British Isles.
Among developed countries, the US is one of the most religious in terms of its demographics. American contemporary music can be heard all over the world and American popular music also contains many styles of music that developed in the US.
Sports in the United States are an important part of the American culture. However, the sporting culture of the U.S. is unique from that of many other countries. Compared to any other nation, American preferences for sports differ from the rest of the world. Baseball is the oldest of the major American team sports. American football, Basketball, Ice hockey and quick martial arts are other common sports.
Homecoming is an annual tradition of the United States. People, towns, high schools and colleges come together, usually in late September or early October, to welcome back former residents and alumni.
Today, regardless of one’s ethnic, religious or social background, American culture values individuality, where independence and self-reliance are taught from a young age, competitiveness is encouraged and achievement praised.
