Applied folklore
Okay kiddo, do you remember when we read stories like Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs, or Cinderella? Those stories are called folklore. Folklore is like a story or a tradition that is passed down from generation to generation.
Now, when we take those stories or traditions and use them in our daily lives, that is called applied folklore. For example, we might tell our little brother or sister not to talk to strangers because of what we learned from the story of Little Red Riding Hood.
But applied folklore is not just about stories, it can also be about things like traditions, customs, and rituals. For example, we might celebrate Thanksgiving every year because it is a tradition that has been passed down from our ancestors.
Applied folklore is important because it helps us understand and appreciate our culture and history, and it also gives us a deeper connection to our community and the people around us. So, the next time you hear a story or participate in a tradition, remember that it might be an example of applied folklore.
Now, when we take those stories or traditions and use them in our daily lives, that is called applied folklore. For example, we might tell our little brother or sister not to talk to strangers because of what we learned from the story of Little Red Riding Hood.
But applied folklore is not just about stories, it can also be about things like traditions, customs, and rituals. For example, we might celebrate Thanksgiving every year because it is a tradition that has been passed down from our ancestors.
Applied folklore is important because it helps us understand and appreciate our culture and history, and it also gives us a deeper connection to our community and the people around us. So, the next time you hear a story or participate in a tradition, remember that it might be an example of applied folklore.