ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

National memory

National memory is the collective memories and experiences of the people in a nation. It's the stories, images and events that people from that nation share. It can also include things like traditions, songs, foods, and historic places. It can help give a nation a sense of identity, like a shared culture and history that everyone knows, and this helps shape how they interact and live today. Everyone in the nation has different memories, which all come together to form a shared history and identity.