Virginia is known for traditions that only Virginians understand

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Virginia has many traditions. According to Only In Your State, Virginia is known for having traditions that outsiders don't understand.

Virginia college traditions

• Students at the University of Virginia streaking the lawn.
• Students kissing Homer's statue at UVA.
• Virginia Tech's cadets and civilians having snowball fights on the drill field.
• William and Mary's students kissing one another on the Crim Dell Bridge.

Pineapple decorations

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Today, especially in Williamsburg, pineapples are a traditional part of the Christmas holiday décor, serving as an ongoing symbol for Virginia and a sign of welcome.

Explaining where Virginians are from

When Virginians are asked where they are from, they will never stop at saying the city without giving a detailed explanation. They will not say "from Virginia." They will add, "Northern Virginia to be exact."

Food traditions

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Virginians have traditions about food. Some holidays won't be the same unless Virginians eat a food associated with it, such as ham on Easter and turkey and the fixings on Thanksgiving and Christmas.