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Folklorists study and think a lot about the skills and knowledge of different communities of people in the United States who pass on their values, attitudes, and beliefs through crafts, stories, music, dance and celebrations.
Folklorists document these traditions to preserve and share them with people both inside and outside the community.
A folklorist can go into a community and visit with an individual, ask questions, and tie different traditions together in a way that may make the person think more consciously about their every day activities.