What my Paw Paw Told Me: How Family Traditions and Superstitions Affect Modern Appalachian Lives
Presentation #1 Abstract or Summary
This multi-faceted panel will explore how Appalachian family traditions, superstitions, and habits that are handed down from our ancestors affect us in our modern, day to day lives. Two panelists will share how love and talent for music is handed down from generation to generation. This will include an examination of playing instruments, singing, learning church hymns, and having get-togethers within Appalachian families and communities. Additionally, one panelist will discuss the Appalachian tradition of food growth and preservation. Specific attention will be placed on how "that time of the month" meant that females were unable to participate in the tradition of gardening or canning of because it would have a negative effect on the foods. This superstition is actually still in circulation and is thriving on social media especially. Gardening discussion, canning instruction, and food samples will be available for all audience members. This panel is a unique and hands-on look at how we still incorporate the traditions, and sometimes even the superstitions, of our ancestors specifically through music and food.
What my Paw Paw Told Me: How Family Traditions and Superstitions Affect Modern Appalachian Lives
This multi-faceted panel will explore how Appalachian family traditions, superstitions, and habits that are handed down from our ancestors affect us in our modern, day to day lives. Two panelists will share how love and talent for music is handed down from generation to generation. This will include an examination of playing instruments, singing, learning church hymns, and having get-togethers within Appalachian families and communities. Additionally, one panelist will discuss the Appalachian tradition of food growth and preservation. Specific attention will be placed on how "that time of the month" meant that females were unable to participate in the tradition of gardening or canning of because it would have a negative effect on the foods. This superstition is actually still in circulation and is thriving on social media especially. Gardening discussion, canning instruction, and food samples will be available for all audience members. This panel is a unique and hands-on look at how we still incorporate the traditions, and sometimes even the superstitions, of our ancestors specifically through music and food.
