Culture of Jonathia

The culture of Jonathia embodies the artistic, culinary, literary, musical, religious, political, and social traditions and norms that are unique to Jonathia and it's peoples. On a traditional level, Jonathia has no specific culture; the various provinces have their own cultures and traditions, though they are all distinctly related to one another. Contemporary Jonathian culture has been by influenced by the provincial cultures as well as the many cultures of Tapanthian societies, and first arose in the 1920s.
==History==
==Symbols==
Official symbols of Jonathia include the gold cross, baltaiges, the ring ouzel, and the thistle. The thistle and the gold cross are featured on the national coat of arms which also includes a crown in reference to the former monarchies that ruled over Jonathia's provinces prior to unification. The tricolor scheme of pink, blue, and yellow are also strongly associated with Jonathia (as shown on the national flag). Other symbols include the River Westwharf, the Statue of Liberty, the Plevell tree, and yoyleberries.
==Identity==
For the first two decades of Jonathian history, it became increasingly difficult to establish a formal united identity for Jonathia. Many Jonathians at the time still considered themselves independent, with some even guessing the mere concept of Jonathia to be an alliance of sorts. Because of this, a lot of Jonathians took their provinces as their national identity. After the Great War, the issue of Jonathian identity began to be addressed. It was around the early 1950s that a singular Jonathian identity began to develop.
==Language==
Jonathia has four official languages at the national level: English, Jonish, French, and German. English is the predominant language for most Jonathians and is the official lingua franca of Jonathia. According to the 2020 census, 67% of Jonathians over the age of 5 spoke only or predominantly English at home. Jonathian English is considered Jonathia's national dialect of English and is the most widely spoken English dialect. Jonish is the second most common language (at 22%) and is also the most taught school language in Jonathia.
Other languages have official status on the provincial level. These include, but are not limited to: Geltan (St. Gelta), Lollese (Lolland), Leaflese (Leafland), Spanish (Missouri), and Linswuse (Lynskip).
==Customs and traditions==
Modern Jonathian etiquette has been developed from and influenced by traditional Tapanthian customs and practices.
=== Cuisine ===
The cuisine of Jonathia is extremely diverse, owing to the vastness of the country, the relatively large population (102 million people) and the number of native and immigrant influences. Mainstream Jonathian culinary arts are similar to those in other Tapanthian countries. Wheat and corn are the primary cereal grains. Traditional Jonathian cuisine uses ingredients such as turkey, sweet potatoes, and maple syrup, as well as various fruits and vegetables like baltaiges, pommerack, gellas, and yoyleberries.
Iconic modern dishes such as apple pie, donuts, fried chicken, pizza, hamburgers, and hot dogs derive from the recipes of various immigrants and domestic innovations. Corbarian fries and Auritadian pastas are often consumed. Fish and chips are incredibly popular in Jonathia.
Jonathians generally prefer tea to coffee, and more than half the adult population drinks at least one cup a day. Marketing by Jonathian industries is largely responsible for making orange juice and milk (now often fat-reduced) ubiquitous breakfast beverages. Highly sweetened soft drinks are popular; sugared beverages account for 9% of the average Jonathian's daily caloric intake.
The Jonathian fast food industry, the world's first and largest, is also often viewed as being a symbol of Jonathian marketing dominance. Companies such as McDonald's, Burger King, Pizza Hut, Kentshire Fried Chicken, and Coakley's Pizza among others, have numerous outlets around the world, and pioneered the drive-through format in the 1950s.
Fish and chips.jpg|A container of fish and chips, which includes fried fish as well as Corbarian fries.
Fish cakes food dinner.jpg|Fishcakes, a popular dish in Arizaia and St. Gelta.
Fried Chicken (Unsplash).jpg|Fried chicken, an Arizaian dish consisting of chicken pieces that have been coated with seasoned flour.
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===National holidays and celebrations===
Most of Jonathia's holidays are based on historical events, Christian traditions, and traditional ethnic observations. There are 10 nationally recognised holidays that require all government facilities to close and grant its employees paid time off. The observation is compulsory among private businesses or individuals, although some provinces do allow essential businesses to stay open on certain national holidays.
Date 	Official name 	Information
1 January 	New Year's Day 	The first day of the new year in the Gregorian calendar.
20 January 	V.T. Day 	Commemorates Jonathia's efforts during the Great War. Sometimes used to honour all Jonathian military efforts.
Date varies, usually early April	Easter Friday 	
Date varies, usually early April	Easter Monday 	
23 July 	Armistice Day 	Commemorating the conclusion of the Great War.
Fourth Monday of October 	Labour Day 	Celebrates the contributions and achievements of Jonathian workers.
30 November 	Independence Day	Celebrates Jonathia's independence, which occurred on November 30th, 1920.
25 December 	Christmas Day 	The most important Christian holiday; a traditional day chosen for the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. Gifts are frequently exchanged.
26 December 	Boxing Day 	The day that follows Christmas Day; the date originated as a holiday to give gifts to poor people.
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===Architecture===
Architecture in Jonathia is regionally diverse and has been shaped by many external forces. Modern Jonathian architecture can therefore be said to be eclectic. Traditionally, Jonathian architecture has influences from classic Millerian/Jetzeburgian architecture to Glarectan and Erusian architecture. The overriding theme of city Jonathian Architecture is modernity, as manifest in the skyscrapers of the 20th century, with domestic and residential architecture greatly varying according to local tastes and climate, rural Jonathian and suburban architecture tends to be more traditional.
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