We all have our quirks…our oddities…our little peccadillos. You know, just those little things that we do that make us special. But there are a few things that you’re not likely to find any Virginian doing. Some of these are silly, some just for fun, but others? They’re dead-on serious, y’all. Read on. You’ll see what I mean…
- Wishing that it wouldn’t snow.
Bill Dickinson / flickr We may not all be built for 6-foot snow drifts, but you’d be hard-pressed to find a Virginian who didn’t love just a little of the white stuff. Speaking of which, Santa, if you’re reading this, how about a little help here? It IS Christmas Eve after all.
- Sitting down for a special meal without at least one dish made from an old family recipe.
CJ Oliver / flickr Whether it’s your great-grandmother’s homemade rolls at Thanksgiving or your grandmother’s fried apples at Christmas, we’ve all got some of these treasures just waiting to be made.
- Missing out on a chance to celebrate.
Aaron Webb / flickr From Christmas lights to 4th of July extravaganzas, Virginians love their holidays and celebrate with traditions and customs that are all our own.
- Not enjoying the beauty of Virginia in any season.
Eric B. Walker / flickr Spring walks, summer beach trips, fall foliage tours and winter hikes. Virginians like to get out and soak it all in.
- Not knowing our incredible history.
Jamie McCaffrey / flickr I don’t care how old you are, how much schooling you’ve had or in which part of the state you were born, no one, and I mean NO ONE, doesn’t recognize all that we’ve done and seen over the last 400 years in Virginia. It’s pretty incredible when you really stop to think.
- Ignoring a friend or neighbor in need.
Arlington County / flickr We help each other out – it’s just how things are done in Virginia.
- Turning down a 5 Guys Burger and Fries.
John Roling / flickr They’re just THAT good. Unless, of course, you’re a vegetarian. But then I recommend the veggie sandwich or grilled cheese. And the fries…ALWAYS the fries.
- Thinking that Virginia and West Virginia are pretty much the same thing.
Samuel Augustus Mitchell [Public domain] / Wikimedia Commons NOPE. Never. And if you say it, we will be happy to correct you with a long list of reasons why.
- Cheering for the Cavaliers and the Hokies at the same time.
B Wendell Jones / flickr It just isn’t done. You can support them individually, but at some point, you’re going to have to choose a side.
- Never tasting venison.
Southern Boyz Outdoors / Facebook You don’t have to like it, but I’m more than certain you’ve tasted it at least once. In fact, chances are you know at least 3 ways to cook it (and that’s just the vegetarians).
- Saying “you guys.”
Gregory Morris / flickr It’s “y’all.” Even though we all have our different words for things depending on which part of the state we’re from, “y’all” seems to be the one thing we all agree on.
- Saying we’re from Virginia without adding what part of Virginia we’re from exactly.
Stilfehler at wikivoyage / Wikimedia Commons It’s hard to just say “Virginia” without adding a disclaimer like Northern, Southside, Tidewater or Southwest.
- Not liking ponies.
vastateparksstaff / flickr We don’t just like our ponies, we love them. Whether they’re the Chincoteague variety, from the Grayson Highlands or in the breathtaking horse country of Central and Northwestern Virginia, they’re all beautiful to us.
- Not loving a day on the water.
Eric B. Walker / flickr For some of us it’s the beach, for others a special lake or river, but wherever it is that we love to go, we all have that special waterfront getaway that makes us feel at peace.
- Or a day in the mountains.
Ken Rowland / flickr Whether it’s driving the Skyline or Blue Ridge, hiking Old Rag or just sitting on a country porch and enjoying the views, Virginia mountains are part of who we are.
- Wishing that we could be anywhere but home in Virginia.
Taber Andrew Bain / flickr Even when we leave Virginia, it will always be home.
What would you add to the list? We would love to hear your contributions in the comments below!
Bill Dickinson / flickr
We may not all be built for 6-foot snow drifts, but you’d be hard-pressed to find a Virginian who didn’t love just a little of the white stuff. Speaking of which, Santa, if you’re reading this, how about a little help here? It IS Christmas Eve after all.
CJ Oliver / flickr
Whether it’s your great-grandmother’s homemade rolls at Thanksgiving or your grandmother’s fried apples at Christmas, we’ve all got some of these treasures just waiting to be made.
Aaron Webb / flickr
From Christmas lights to 4th of July extravaganzas, Virginians love their holidays and celebrate with traditions and customs that are all our own.
Eric B. Walker / flickr
Spring walks, summer beach trips, fall foliage tours and winter hikes. Virginians like to get out and soak it all in.
Jamie McCaffrey / flickr
I don’t care how old you are, how much schooling you’ve had or in which part of the state you were born, no one, and I mean NO ONE, doesn’t recognize all that we’ve done and seen over the last 400 years in Virginia. It’s pretty incredible when you really stop to think.
Arlington County / flickr
We help each other out – it’s just how things are done in Virginia.
John Roling / flickr
They’re just THAT good. Unless, of course, you’re a vegetarian. But then I recommend the veggie sandwich or grilled cheese. And the fries…ALWAYS the fries.
Samuel Augustus Mitchell [Public domain] / Wikimedia Commons
NOPE. Never. And if you say it, we will be happy to correct you with a long list of reasons why.
B Wendell Jones / flickr
It just isn’t done. You can support them individually, but at some point, you’re going to have to choose a side.
Southern Boyz Outdoors / Facebook
You don’t have to like it, but I’m more than certain you’ve tasted it at least once. In fact, chances are you know at least 3 ways to cook it (and that’s just the vegetarians).
Gregory Morris / flickr
It’s “y’all.” Even though we all have our different words for things depending on which part of the state we’re from, “y’all” seems to be the one thing we all agree on.
Stilfehler at wikivoyage / Wikimedia Commons
It’s hard to just say “Virginia” without adding a disclaimer like Northern, Southside, Tidewater or Southwest.
vastateparksstaff / flickr
We don’t just like our ponies, we love them. Whether they’re the Chincoteague variety, from the Grayson Highlands or in the breathtaking horse country of Central and Northwestern Virginia, they’re all beautiful to us.
For some of us it’s the beach, for others a special lake or river, but wherever it is that we love to go, we all have that special waterfront getaway that makes us feel at peace.
Ken Rowland / flickr
Whether it’s driving the Skyline or Blue Ridge, hiking Old Rag or just sitting on a country porch and enjoying the views, Virginia mountains are part of who we are.
Taber Andrew Bain / flickr
Even when we leave Virginia, it will always be home.
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