How to Interpret Traditions – 3 Easy Tips!
How to Interpret Traditions – 3 Easy Tips!
November 1, 2018 by Taylor Studios
It’s official—with our calendars now turned to November, it’s full-speed-ahead into the , a time marked by some of our most cherished traditions. For us Americans, this means a Thanksgiving full of great food, football, family, and friends—followed by the December holidays and capped off with the fireworks of . We embrace our traditions, cherish them, and reminisce about them throughout the year.
If you were asked to create a about these traditions, how would you go about it? What might you focus on? What objects and other mementos would you display? What stories would you highlight?
Interpreting traditions—of a country, a culture, or even a simple family—is both powerful and difficult. Whenever we at interpret traditions within our exhibits, we ask ourselves some important questions:
Okay, so now you’re ready to create a powerful exhibit about traditions and the deep and memorable meanings that underlie them. But, hey, first go and enjoy some turkey, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie. As they say, the best way to learn about something is to do it!