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The word folk is a noun. Folk means (1) the traditional and typically anonymous music that is an expression of the life of people in a community, (2) people in general, (3) people descended from a common ancestor, (4) a social division of (usually preliterate) people.
The following articles and web pages elaborate on the word folk.
- John C. Campbell Folk School
John C. Campbell Folk School, located in Brasstown, North Carolina, offers year-round weekend and weeklong classes for adults in arts and crafts, music and dance, cooking and gardening, as well as nature studies, photography and writing.
https://www.folkschool.org/
- Farmers Almanac
Founded in 1818, the Farmers' Almanac is prized by city folk as well as country farmers. People still consult it frequently, as did generations from a century ago. With this nostalgic context, current editions of the Farmers' Almanac are filled with entertaining short stories, cooking recipes, and interesting facts. Visitors will enjoy reading weather forecasts and household tips as well as gardening advice and fishing calendars.
https://www.farmersalmanac.com/
The following articles provide recent folk-related news.
- Inside the ancient Indian ritual where humans become gods
Theyyam is an ancient folk ritual combining theatre, mime, and worship, predating Hinduism.
BBC News. Sunday, 01 Dec 2024 01:32:20 GMT.
- 2 women, boy shot dead at altar to folk saint cult "Holy Death"
A leader of the folk saint cult was gunned down along with another woman and child at an altar to the skeletal figure, authorities said.
CBS News. Monday, 04 Nov 2024 06:27:00 -0500.
- How the Viennese waltz became a symbol of elegance and tradition in Vienna
The Viennese waltz, born in 18th-century Vienna, has roots in the lively folk dances of rural Germany and Austria. ...
The Local. Friday, 25 Oct 2024 11:08:54 +0200.
The following digital image illustrates the word folk.
Folk Dance
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