What is folklore?

Folklore is the special stories and traditions that people pass down from one generation to the next, like secrets shared between best friends.

Imagine you have a favorite toy, and every night before bed, your mom tells you a story about it. Years later, when you're older, you tell the same story to your little brother, and now he has his own special toy! That’s kind of how folklore works. People share stories, songs, or even ways of doing things that feel really meaningful.

Some stories become so popular that everyone knows them. Like how grandma tells the tale of a clever rabbit who outwits a wolf, and it becomes something all kids know, just like your favorite bedtime story!

Folklore isn’t only about stories. It also includes traditions, things people do together, like singing special songs on holidays or wearing certain clothes during festivals. These traditions help families feel connected to each other and to the past, just like how you might wear your favorite pajamas every night before bed.