American Culture

Life in a California mission consisted primarily of long, regimented days filled with hard, repetitive work. Holiday celebrations provided much-needed respites for the mission community. Two...

Sun City, Arizona, opened in 1960. The planned community focused on housing and recreation for active adults. The first of its kind, Sun City offered a senior community with residential...

Working together, a community can improve the quality of life for all the community, making the area safer and happier, by decreasing harmful drug use. The community can work to educate all its...

Most communities sponsor events to celebrate holidays, raise funds for special projects or organizations, promote community networking, or for many other reasons. They can include crafts, music,...

Shoplifting may seem a victimless crime to the one performing it, but the ramifications of it are more far reaching than the perpetrator realizes. The reasons for shoplifting can vary from...

Parenting a gay son means accepting him for who he is, and that's what parents must do. Parents are usually afraid that their gay son will suffer, and it's that fear that causes friction. ...

The family farm has been a vital image in the American consciousness for centuries. The thought of a rural barn raising creates a picture of community spirit. Many American farm families can...

The Southwest deserts of the United States draw newcomers for many reasons. Since the 19th century, Arizona has been viewed as a place to settle for health reasons. It is no surprise then that...

A holiday retirement community can be found in almost every state in America, with seven in Canada. There are over 300 communities in a variety of geographic regions. Focusing on independent...

United Methodist retirement communities exist in a number of states, providing a variety of housing options, health care services, and physical, mental and recreational programs and spiritual...

Active adult retirement communities are planned for men and women 55 years of age and older who may retired or semi-retired. Their aim is to promote a close-knit society that offers activities for...

The Ordnung is an oral set of rules Amish people follow. It varies from community to community, with some Ordnungs being stricter than others. Major rules generally are expected to be followed...

Do you want your community to be a better place to live? Don’t just sit back and wait for it to happen. Get involved. Here are some ways you can make your community a better place to...

New to the area, or just looking for something to do? Everywhere across America, events are taking place that are under-attended simply because community members are not aware of them.

Typically, most retirees yearn to live out their remaining years in solitude by staying in their homes, and only moving about 15 miles away to a retirement community or nursing home when the time...

Enhance your life and your enjoyment of it by becoming an active part of your community. Be the person who is greeted at the grocery store or coffee shop by familiar faces. Studies indicate that...

There are many reasons to spend a little time to get to know your local community. Besides the feelings of belonging that come with being a part of and of service to a community, you also can save...