History and Traditions

Scan your family photos
2025 Is The Year To Digitize Your Old Family Photos—Here's How
Sundays at the Rancho in Homestead, Florida. Guests are seated at 2 long tables under canopies that run through the center of the farm
This Family-Style Dinner Series In Homestead, Florida, Redefines Farm-To-Table
advent calendar
This Christmas Heirloom Is The Greatest Gift I'll Ever Give
BROTHER AND SISTER DECORATING FIREPLACE with stockings FOR CHRISTMAS
This Old-Fashioned Stocking Stuffer Is Sweet, Thoughtful, And Practically Free
Southern Living Chocolate Birthday Cake on a cake plate to serve
How I Make My Thanksgiving Birthday Feel Extra Special
Cradle gardens at Elmwood Cemetery in Memphis
What Is A Cradle Garden? How This Memphis Cemetery Is Preserving A Victorian Tradition
LSU vs. Auburn Football
5 Of The Best Traditions In The Southeastern Conference
Southern back to school traditions
10 Back-To-School Traditions You’ll Only Find In The South
poppies
The Significance Of Poppies On Memorial Day–And How It Became A Tradition
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter
39 Inspiring Jimmy Carter Quotes To Live By
Two bottles full of 18th century cherries were discovered in a storage pit in the cellar.
George Washington's 250-Year Old Cherries Found At Mount Vernon
Lyndon B Johnson
This Famous Texan Is Responsible For Helping Make Father’s Day Official
Photo of Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton performing together, circa 1980
The Differences Between Regional Southern Accents, According To A Linguist
Otis Redding Museum
12 Museums Dedicated To The South’s Most Legendary Musicians
Lavaca BBQ
This Is What Your BBQ Plate Order Says About You
Brennan's
The South's Most Legendary Restaurants
Gold Christmas ornament Chrismon Cross on the tree
The Tradition Behind The Chrismon Tree
St. Nicholas boots
Why St. Nicholas Day Is The Holiday Tradition My Kids Will Always Remember
red bird
Fannie Flagg Shares The Heartwarming Story Of Why Seeing A Redbird Is Nature's Way Of Saying 'Merry Christmas' From Heaven
Big Texas at Texas State Fair
12 Things You Probably Don’t Know About The Texas State Fair
Auburn Fans Football 1968
7 Things You Shouldn't Say To A Southerner During Football Season
Woman smelling roses in garden
7 Scents That Remind Southerners Of Home, According To Our Readers
STEEL MAGNOLIAS Wedding
9 "Old-Fashioned" Wedding Traditions You’ll Only Find In The South
Bride and groom digging up bottle of bourbon
Why Burying A Bottle Of Bourbon Is A Southern Wedding Tradition
Rick Bragg and His Mother
Pat Conroy’s Widow Pays Tribute To Rick Bragg As One Of The South’s Last Great Storytellers
Christina Lynch porch
11 Things Southerners Are Superstitious About, According To Our Readers
Vintage Christmas Ornaments
12 Old-Fashioned Christmas Traditions That Deserve A Comeback
Threading a Needle
Does Anyone Know How To Thread A Needle Anymore?
It's Especially Lucky Charm Jewelry
Your Grandmother's Jewelry Box Already Contains This Trending Statement Piece
MAN IN THE MOON, Reese Witherspoon, 1991
Why So Many Southerners Go By Their Middle Names
Welcome to Arkansas 'The Natural State' roadtrip sign
Southern State Nicknames And The Stories Behind Them
Texas Homecoming Mums
Why Texas Homecoming Corsages Are Bigger Than Any You've Ever Seen
Girlfriend getaway
Why You Should Plan A Trip With Your Girlfriends Every Year
Fall Tablescape with Pumpkins and Candles
7 Fall Traditions You'll Only Find In The South, According To Our Readers
Molly Bolton Handwritten Recipe Card
12 Things A Southerner Never Throws Away, According To Our Readers
Two women gossiping
7 Hilariously Misused Southern Sayings, According To Our Readers
Southern Living Easy Black Eyed Peas in a bowl to serve
15 Southern Superstitions We Dare Not Dispute
South Carolina Gullah artist Andrea Cayetano Jefferson holds a sweetgrass basket she sewed.
This South Carolina Sweetgrass Basket Maker Is Sharing The Art With Future Generations
Southern Living - Chick-fil-A style image
The Real Reason Why Chick-fil-A Is Closed On Sundays
home cook with spoon
5 Things Southern Cooks Always Do
Sterling Silver Spoon And Fork Tied With A Ribbon
Heirloom-Quality Baby Gifts They'll Cherish Forever
CRACKER BARREL
What The Stars On Cracker Barrel Aprons Mean
Three Kings Epiphany
What Is Epiphany?
Pink Tile Bathtub
Why Southerners Will Always Treasure A Vintage Pink-Tiled Bathroom
Little Debbie statue
Yes, There's A Real Person Behind Little Debbie Snack Cakes
Morrison's Cafeteria
10 Southern Restaurant Chains You Might Still Remember
Baby 1st birthday cake
No Surprise That Publix Does The Sweetest Thing Ever For Children Turning 1
Palm Sunday
When Is Palm Sunday In 2025?
white rotary phone on table
Who Remembers Telephone Party Lines?
Easter children
8 Favorite Easter Traditions Our Editors Will Never Give Up
Taste of the Masters
Augusta National's "Taste of the Masters" Hosting Kits Are Back
Basket of Flowers Bing Delivered to the Door
Why The Tradition Of May Day Baskets Should Make A Comeback
Old-School Squash Casserole in a green casserole dish
My Grandmother Sneaks This Southern Seasoning Into Everything She Cooks
Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip on Wedding Day
The Incredible Story Behind Queen Elizabeth's Wedding Dress
Little Boy at IAAM
Plan Your Visit To The International African American Museum In Charleston
Elvis Jet
Elvis Presley’s Decaying Private Jet Undergoing Transformation In Florida
Woman Wearing Blue Dress Writing In Notebook
5 Resolutions A Southerner Never Makes
Vintage Family Christmas Photo
When Did We Start Including Photos On Our Christmas Cards?
woman with tea glass
Things Southerners Are Really Picky About
Sisters in their identical striped summer dresses, embracing in the garden.
Double Names Rules That Every Southerner Knows
Alexander Smith, Latria Graham, Adrian Miller, Adrienne Cheatham, Alejandro Bolar, and Carla Hall
Learning To Love Soul Food
1950s 1960s ANGRY WOMAN AUTOMOBILE DRIVER GESTURING WITH GLOVED HAND (Photo by Debrocke/ClassicStock/Getty Images)
18 Things Southerners Can't Stand
Jessica B. Harris's Kwanza Table with Pecan-Coated Pork Loin Roast and Any-Season Succotash
Jessica B. Harris on the Meaning and Principles of Kwanzaa