ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Souvenir

Hi there kiddo! So, have you ever been to a new place and wanted to bring home something special to remember the trip by? Well, that special thing is called a souvenir!

A souvenir is like a present you get for yourself to keep as a memory of a trip, vacation, or event. It could be a magnet with a picture of the place you visited or a tiny statue of an animal that lives there.

Souvenirs can be bought from shops that sell things that are unique to the place you’re visiting. For example, if you go to Florida, you might find souvenirs with images of alligators or flamingos because those animals live there.

But sometimes, souvenirs can also be things you make yourself, like collecting seashells from the beach, or taking a picture of a beautiful landscape.

The best thing about souvenirs is that they remind you of all the good times you had on your trip, and you can look at them even after your vacation is over. Now, don’t forget to buy a souvenir on your next adventure!