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1) Customs varied by clan / tribe (there were approximately 23 tribes, 14 and later 7 clans). The languages differed to the point they could not speak to one another. 2) Asking this type of question would be like asking you to write a biography of your life, and break it down in hours. Every waking moment, and sleeping too, was defined by customs (rules / laws). Some of the customs, most common and shared, would be (and this is no where near an exhaustive list - there is a 4 volume set of 800 pages each that 'tries' to cover this subject): Children were given over to the grandmother to raise after birth and weaning, old ones know more and have time to teach.

Children threw lost teeth on the roof and sang the beaver song (hoping for adult teeth as strong as a beaver).

Children were taught from birth to respect all things, and to listen to the songs of everything (tree's talk).

Men had all say in 'government' but owned nothing, women owned everything but had no say (at least publicly).

Women could only dance the Corn Dance(?) - welcoming dance, all other dances and drums were reserved for men only (this is also a general thing, some tribes allowed women to dance for various reasons).

When you awoke in the morning you went alone to the river and washed yourself, there you prayed silently to the great spirit for the day, the sun shine, etc. then you could speak to another and start your day (eat, etc) Most other 'customs' were part of the 'religious' observance, and it would take years to explain how that intertwined with general life; and most still do not understand then as it is a way of life that not many can understand. (Religious, or religion is a general term here for spiritual belief, not to be confused with modern types of religion.)

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· The Cherokee have seven sacred ceremonies. Great new moon ceremony, Propitiation of Cementation ceremony , Bouncing Bush Cermony, First new moon of spring ceremony, Green corn ceremony, Ripe corn ceremony and the chief dance.

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Cherokee drums, shawls, weapons, pouches, instrument, fans, breastplates, prayer blankets and a talking stick lined a table at Mechanicsville Elementary School last week as members of the Cherokee People of St. Mary's County spoke to fourth- and fifth-graders. ''We're just delighted these guys are here to share their heritage with us," said Barbara Abell, principal at Mechanicsville Elementary School. Abell said it was a way to celebrate November as Native American Indian Heritage Month.''What an honor to have you here," Abell said after the group's presentation.School presentations are an essential part of what members of the Cherokee tribe does, according to Cheryl Downey, one of the native group's presenters. ''In local areas, part of our duties are to work with children and elders," she said.She's part of a group that has been coming to St. Mary's County from throughout the East Coast for the past 17 years, beginning with a Veterans Day parade they were invited to almost two decades ago
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There were not really holidays, but they would celebrate planting and harvest. Now, there is an annual pow wow each summer based in North Carolina. This is a time that many Cherokees do celebrate.

Some Cherokee traditions include basket weaving, pottery, and carving. The Cherokees were the first Indian tribe to publish a newspaper.

In Tallige Cherokee culture, all important matters are settled around the Council Fire, and new moon ceremonies are held once a month.

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There are many traditions the Cherokees had that may or may not have survived the years. Storytelling is one of the most important traditions that did survive. Storytelling was the biggest tool most Native tribes used to preserve their traditions, stories and heritages. It is still done today. The Cherokee gather together twelve times a year to thank God for their many blessings and to ask Him/her for guidance.

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The Tallige Cherokee Nation of modern day are survivors whose intent is to preserve our heritage, culture and spirituality through continued story telling and regularly scheduled ceremonials.

Traditionally, all important spiritual, cultural and business matters are conducted around the Council Fire. This Fire is always at the same Hallowed place, built on the ashes from previous fires by the Fire Keeper. The Fire is built slightly higher each time and kindled with a bundle of twigs containing a sprig each of Hickory, Maple, Locust, Beech, Sycamore, Ash and Oak.

The Clans are stationed in a circle around the Fire. The opening to the Circle is always to the East where all participants must enter. The Clan Names are: Wild Potato, Wolf, Deer, Bird, Bear, Panther and Red Paint.

Twelve times each year there are New Moon Ceremonies when the Principal Chief, Oliver Collins, calls the Tribe together and speaks to the Creator, asking directions and thanking Him for all things in the good life.

It is important to remember, we are only a small part in the Grand Plans of the Creator. We thank Him for the bounty of good that has come to us. We ask how we may further serve Him and fit into His plan of things to come. We humbly apologize for having to kill the animals and plants in order to live and serve Him. Most importantly, we do not go to Him with a list of things we want Him to do, that would be very selfish of us.

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Physical Traits? - Working from that assumption.

Scientist say that all Indians (regardless of 'tribe') posses 'mongrel' traits.

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they had ceremonies such as the sun dance which lasted 4 days.

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