American Traditions that Need to Go

HuffPost states that the term ‘Black Friday’ was coined in the 1950s or 1960s in Philadelphia to describe a day traffic police hated. Black Friday means the chaos, crowds—and sometimes violence—that come with shopping madness in the United States.

Fireworks create noise pollution that disrupts humans and wildlife, and air pollution can have long-term environmental effects. Additionally, accidents and injuries involved in exploring these options mean that better sustainable celebration options should be explored.

One article that The Business Insider wrote on the topic revealed that gender reveal parties have been transphobic because they put too much emphasis on the gender the baby was assigned at birth. Originally destined to spread happy tidings of gender, they have grown into highly politicized gender reveal parties that propagate outdated gender stereotypes.

These days, proposals have rivaled the height of extravagance and spectacle, turning what should be a simple thing into an ostentatious declaration of wealth and popularity.

Fraternities and sororities can give you friends, give you a chance to serve the community, and raise money.They can also help their members academically by setting GPA requirements and supporting them.

Schools often pay too much attention to athletics, letting academics and student well-being go by the wayside. Many students face pressure from this year-round sports culture without paying equal attention to mental health and students’ academic priorities.

Brian Cain Peak Performance says the tradition of singing the national anthem at sporting events in the United States started in World War II as a symbol of patriotism and wartime support. After the war, the tradition continued, with NFL commissioner Elmer Layden believing the tradition should stay.

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