A change in the way that some American traditions are practiced, and it is intriguing (and sometimes invigorating) to consider which ones could become obsolete over the course of generations. People frequently believe that the following are some of the things that might become things of the past:
Traditional form of broadcasting and cable television
Due to the dominance of streaming services, it appears like traditional cable television is on its way out. There is a widespread belief that cable television will ultimately become obsolete, much like landlines.
Brick-and-mortar shopping malls: the alternative
The development of internet shopping is putting retail malls, which were once social centers, in danger of going extinct. Even while some people take pleasure in the memories, the culture of shopping malls is waning as a result of the closure or repurposing of numerous mall areas.
The Insanity of Black Friday
Online offers are now available throughout the entire month of November, which has led to a decrease in the popularity of the hectic in-person shopping frenzy that occurs on Black Friday. There are a lot of people who are relieved to notice that the crowded crowds are getting smaller.
“When I was a youngster, I believe it was already on its way to extinction. Now, I can hardly make out what it is…”
The United States of America will always have traditions that come and go, and as time passes, it becomes simpler to anticipate which ones will no longer be recognized. Regarding myself, I am unable to recall the last time I seen a queue forming outside of a shopping center for Black Friday. Reddit user u/Extreme-Routine3822 recently posed a question to the r/AskAnAmerican forum, asking users to discuss the popular American customs and holidays that they feel would no longer be observed in the next quarter of a century. As they stated, here are a handful of them.
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1. I’m really afraid it’s going to be trick
“I am genuinely concerned that it is going to be trick-or-treating in your neighborhood at some point! The phenomenon in which parents just park their vehicles at a church or some other location has become so widespread that I practically never see it anymore. The previous year, I purchased a home in the prettiest little neighborhood, and I was so anxious for the children to visit that I didn’t catch a single one of them! My area is also home to a large number of children, and I frequently come into contact with them. This was such a letdown for me. I miss living in a small community.”
2. I might get some push back for this
“I could get some resistance for this, but gender reveal parties are probably not going to completely disappear. However, they are going to go back to the low-key, innocent stuff like slicing into a cake to find out if it’s pink or blue. It’s also possible that something else, like a name reveal, may be used to enhance it.
3. Christmas cards
Christmas cards, number four. When I was a youngster, we would use to get dozens of these. They were sent by virtually every family. I barely get a couple of them now, and I only mail one or two of them.”
It is absolutely correct. My elder relatives are the only ones that send hand-signed cards. A few of my younger family members and acquaintances, ranging in age from 30 to 50, send me family photographs that have a pre-printed greeting. I am unable to recall the last time I sent out greeting cards. Over the course of the past few years, my husband has made the suggestion that we send cards, but he has not taken the initiative to do so when I have declined to do so.
4. The Miss America pageant
Sixth, the pageant known as Miss America. The fact that it was still such a significant annual event in the 1980s and 1990s is an odd thought to consider now. I believe that they ceased even broadcasting it on television for a few years.
With that in mind, live broadcast television may be accessed by turning on the television and navigating through the stations to find out what is currently being shown. Of course, live events will continue to take place, but in twenty-five years, it is possible that they will be accessible solely through mobile applications. It was only very recently that “appointment TV” continued to serve as a common reference point for the majority of people in the United States.
5. Block parties
Put a stop to parties. My guess is that they don’t even bother to perform them anymore.
Block parties are a custom that unquestionably appears to be on the decline, despite the fact that they are still practiced in some locations! It used to be a big event when entire communities would shut down streets, put up tables, bring food, and spend a day of visiting and having fun with their neighbors. The community was strengthened and a feeling of local identity was established as a result of these occurrences.
It is a fact, however, that you do not hear about block parties nearly as frequently as you used to. I can think of a few causes for this.
7. I feel like the days of private fireworks
I have the impression that the days of private fireworks are coming to an end because of the risk of fire, injury, and influence on pets, among other things. It is possible that they may never reach zero, but I believe that doing so will be on the edges. The use of drones may become more prevalent in professional exhibitions, which might lead to an increase in the number of shows.
8. I used to enjoy going to polling places on Election Day
“I used to really enjoy going to polling places on Election Day and saying hello to neighbors who were also there to vote as well as the poll workers, who were typically the older retirees in the neighborhood. I used to look forward to going to the polling places.” Typically, they knew everyone by name, and they would inquire about children and other things. Since the COVID, this has not been the case for the majority of the elections that have taken place in recent times. I long for it!
9. Agriculture-based school year
A school year that is based on agriculture in favor of education that is year-round with quarterly breaks. In certain regions of the country, this has already been accomplished. In the future, I anticipate more to come. It is possible that this is due to the new usual weather patterns and the establishment of schools in the surrounding area. During the hurricane season, it’s possible that certain locations have a lengthier break. Other times throughout the season of the nor’easter. It’s possible that some of them are determined by the peak heat or the primary employer in the region. Obviously, this is based on the assumption that there will still be a Department of Education in twenty-five years.
10. Are bake sales still a thing?
“Do bake sales still exist in today’s world? It seems to me that those are going to be goners. People have so little time that they hardly have time to prepare for themselves, and the cost of food is outrageously high. In my own experience, when I hear the words “bake sale,” I quickly and stealthily leave.
“I also think people are becoming more aware of the whole ‘you don’t know what that person’s kitchen looks like’ concept, and that there are food/health codes for commercially distributed goods for a reason.”
Many individuals are increasingly more concerned about the safety of food when it comes to dishes that they have produced themselves, particularly when they are prepared in kitchens that they are unfamiliar with. It is possible that there is a correlation between this knowledge and the decrease in the amount of food that is shared at community gatherings such as block parties, potlucks, and other informal events.
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