Here in Alabama, we’re family oriented and take traditions very seriously. Many Alabamians do the same traditions. However, there are a few that would rather stray away and do their own thing—and that’s perfectly fine. Let’s take a look at 13 traditions that are familiar to most Alabamians.
- The Iron Bowl
Phillip Hendon/Flickr Roll Tide or War Eagle? You MUST pick a side.
- Family reunions and…
Steven Ross/Flickr Who doesn’t love family get togethers with LOTS of food?
- …holiday gatherings.
flickr/Kim Schuster Holidays are the BEST.
- A pecan pie on the holiday table.
flickr/@joefoodie Without a doubt, pecan pie is the most popular holiday dessert here in Alabama.
- Practicing good manners.
Sharon Sinclair/Flickr VERY IMPORTANT.
- Attending church on Sunday mornings and…
Lee Ruk/Flickr Always wear your Sunday best.
- …having lunch with the family afterwards.
Tim Jokl/Flickr Eating is obviously a HUGE tradition here in the South.
- The countdown to hunting season.
wikimedia commons / Maslowski Steve, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service When it comes to traditions, this is at the top of every hunter’s list.
- Relaxing on the back porch and…
pixabay/JamesDeMers What a GREAT way to spend the afternoon.
- …sipping sweet tea.
flickr/jadepalmer With ice and lemon, of course!
- Taking a home-cooked meal to a sick or grieving friend or family member.
Emily/Flickr It’s important to have compassion for others in their time of need.
- Grilling out on the 4th of July.
flickr/Janet Beasley Here in Alabama, we never pass up a chance to grill out.
- A family meal on New Year’s Day.
Reese Derrenberger/Flickr Be sure to clean your plate. A little extra luck never hurts!
What other traditions are familiar to most Alabamians?
Phillip Hendon/Flickr
Roll Tide or War Eagle? You MUST pick a side.
Steven Ross/Flickr
Who doesn’t love family get togethers with LOTS of food?
flickr/Kim Schuster
Holidays are the BEST.
flickr/@joefoodie
Without a doubt, pecan pie is the most popular holiday dessert here in Alabama.
Sharon Sinclair/Flickr
VERY IMPORTANT.
Lee Ruk/Flickr
Always wear your Sunday best.
Tim Jokl/Flickr
Eating is obviously a HUGE tradition here in the South.
wikimedia commons / Maslowski Steve, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
When it comes to traditions, this is at the top of every hunter’s list.
pixabay/JamesDeMers
What a GREAT way to spend the afternoon.
flickr/jadepalmer
With ice and lemon, of course!
Emily/Flickr
It’s important to have compassion for others in their time of need.
flickr/Janet Beasley
Here in Alabama, we never pass up a chance to grill out.
Reese Derrenberger/Flickr
Be sure to clean your plate. A little extra luck never hurts!
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