Community customs

Foreign Languages

Definition

Community customs are the shared practices, social norms, and traditions that define how people interact within a local community in target-language cultures. This AP-level topic explores how communities maintain identity through celebrations, social etiquette, and collective activities.

Examples

  • In Spain, 'la sobremesa' is the custom of lingering at the table after a meal for conversation.
  • In Mexico, 'las posadas' are community processions held during the nine days before Christmas.
  • In France, 'la fête des voisins' (Neighbors' Day) encourages people to share a meal with their neighbors.

Related Terms

Cultural customs Cultural traditions Holidays and festivals Family structures

Study This Concept

Practice community customs with free review games in these units:

AP Spanish Language Unit 1: Families and Communities