Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia,

 Several different types of music were invented in the South.  Jazz  Bluegrass  Country and Western  This music are part of the southern tradition.

 “The South, rather than being an homogenous place where everyone eats grits, fried chicken and biscuits, is a patchwork of cultures with the areas reflecting the diverse influences ranging from Native Americans who were there to begin with, to immigrants from widely disparate areas.” (CNN.com)  In other words, a lot of different cultures influenced the south and their food.  01/health/foodways_1/2?_s=PM:FOOD 01/health/foodways_1/2?_s=PM:FOOD

 The South is known for it’s food.  Home Cookin’  Fried chicken  Biscuits and gravy  Greens  Cajun  Crawdads, shrimp, seafood  Jambalaya and Gumbo  A little spice and very nice!  Rich sauces and gravies  Barbeque  Varies from one area to the next  Deserts  Pies  Cakes

 The South is known for their Hospitality.  So what does that mean?  Polite (Not just please and thank you) ▪ Yes Ma’am ▪ Open doors  Friendly ▪ Wave to you ▪ Chit Chat  Helpful ▪ Not to busy to help ▪ Help a neighbor in need

 The south has festivals that many people travel to see.  Mardi Gras  Jazz Fest  The south also has a variety of festivals and other events.  Harvest festivals  Church socials and Picnics  Fairs  Historical reenactments