24 Origin Stories of Our Most Popular Traditions, Customs and Other Ridiculous Things We Think of As ‘Normal’
Before the 1940s, there was no such thing as a ‘teenager’
They say that tradition is peer pressure from our ancestors, and we think there’s definitely something to that. Like, oh we just have to fly to our parents’ house for turkey in late November then turn around and do it again a month later? Switch it up, mom! No need for turkey again on Christmas — and let’s be honest, ham sucks.
Wow, it felt so good to stand up for ourselves there. Of course, there’s safety in knowing that our moms never read these lists (even though it’d be nice if they showed an interest in our jobs). Anywho, if it’s something we do or collectively agree on today, it must’ve started somewhere. Here are a few of those ancient bullies to blame for it all…