concept   ancestry
culture   United States
statement   Ancestry is a point of pride and interest in United States culture, with a focus on research and celebration.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 ancestor United States Ancestors are often researched and their genealogy is studied as a hobby or for historical interest. 1
2 ancestor United States Ancestors are remembered and respected, but ancestor worship is not a prominent aspect of the culture, with more emphasis on genealogy and family history research. 1
3 ancestor veneration United States Ancestor veneration is not a common practice in mainstream culture, with more emphasis on memorializing or remembering ancestors through photographs, stories, and family gatherings. 1
4 ancestors United States Held in high regard and honored through rituals in indigenous communities 1
5 ancestors United States Respected but not as central to daily life in mainstream culture 1
6 ancestors United States Ancestors are often commemorated through memorial services and grave visitations 1
7 ancestral heritage United States Ancestral heritage is often celebrated through cultural festivals, but may not hold as strong of a daily influence on societal traditions. 1
8 ancestral veneration United States Less common as a cultural practice, with emphasis on individual achievements and less focus on ancestor worship. 1
9 ancestry United States Ancestry is often a point of pride, and many people research and celebrate their ancestral heritage through events and cultural festivals. 1
10 ancestry United States Ancestry is often a subject of interest, with many people researching their family histories and genealogy. 1
11 ancestry United States Many people in the United States and Western countries are interested in researching and tracing their ancestry to learn about their family history and origins. 1
12 ancestry United States An important aspect of identity, often explored through genealogy and family trees. 1
13 ancestry United States Researching and knowing one's ancestry is a popular hobby and can be a source of pride and identity 1
14 descendant US In these cultures, it is common for descendants to inherit property and carry on family traditions. 1
15 heritage and ancestry United States Significant importance placed on tracing and celebrating diverse ancestral roots 1
16 lineage United States Lineage is less emphasized and individual achievements are more influential in determining social status. 1
17 lineage United States Lineage is important, but individual achievement and personal identity are often emphasized over family ancestry. 1
18 lineage United States Lineage is less emphasized in societal interactions, and individual achievements are often given more weight than family lineage. 1