Tradition.

In Miami, we have the opportunity to attend the County Fair. This fair travels to many cities throughout the year, and around mid-March they come to visit us. Here there are many rides, shows, and of course a lot of food to indulge in. I have not been to the fair in a while, simply because I do not trust it. It is unstable and not secure. This is my opinion, therefore everyone has their point of view and has every right to disagree with me. However, in the past I have spent much of my time eating their fatty foods, which I will not lie, it is delicious! This is a tradition, where many families choose a special day to hang out together and spend time at this exposition.

There are many foods to choose from. This variety includes: pizza, elephant ears, turkey legs, hot dogs, corn dogs, and caramel covered apples. The secret to preparing these delicious foods is by frying. Although it is not necessarily healthy, it is quite appetizing - for those who are not dieting! This is the opposite from a seat-in restaurant. The trick to eating these types of foods is by simply taking it by the hand and eating it. The only utensils needed are napkins. You must be willing to get dirty. I guess that is the fun in all of it. Its not everyday you don't have to wash dishes you know. Many people enjoy it.

Those who attend The Fair for the first time, would probably find it entertaining. Perhaps, they would consider returning the following year. There is not much to learn about it. You just have to be willing to have a good time. Rides are optional, and the course is an easy path. It is basically a circle, where you walk and pass the time. Many have mixed feelings about it. Some like The Fair, and others do not. Its a tradition where people go every year if they choose, and the only value I see in it would be cherishing those who you share it with.

When it comes to food, calling a dish "traditional" would mean it has an important value to the individual and to those who passed it on. A dish is traditional if it has great importance, such as cooking a turkey on Thanksgiving. Unless, you are American and celebrate this holiday the original way, you would not value the turkey quite as much. Many dishes such as in Latin countries are only served on specific days or are brought out for certain celebrations. This would be considered traditional. Peoples preference in eating is a different idea. This just means they would prefer one type of food over the other. Tradition is carried on, and though it is altered, the main idea or concept will always remain the same.