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Despite resistance to the extended family, most Asterians welcome their children to stay at home as long as possible. As homeownership is the surest way to invest in retirement, many parents will sell their homes to their eldest child. Only once a child starts their own family are they expected to leave. However, it is increasingly common in some suburban areas for the young family to remain so that the parents can help in raising their grandchildren. | Despite resistance to the extended family, most Asterians welcome their children to stay at home as long as possible. As homeownership is the surest way to invest in retirement, many parents will sell their homes to their eldest child. Only once a child starts their own family are they expected to leave. However, it is increasingly common in some suburban areas for the young family to remain so that the parents can help in raising their grandchildren. | ||
===Cuisine=== | ===Cuisine=== | ||
Food and drinks are an important part of Asterian life and culture. Most of Asterian diet involves what some food historians have called the "Meat and Potatoes" culture. Most dishes involve some type of beef product, whether beef stock, different parts of the cow for meat, burgers, steak, ground beef, and more. Products such as potatoes are a staple in most dishes, whether mashed, baked, au gratin, or in various different styles. [[Shepherd's Pie]] was named the national dish by the Concordia Gazette in 1936 during the centennial celebrations, while other dishes like steak, hamburgers, and frankfurters were common. | Food and drinks are an important part of Asterian life and culture. Most of Asterian diet involves what some food historians have called the "Meat and Potatoes" culture. Most dishes involve some type of beef product, whether beef stock, different parts of the cow for meat, burgers, steak, ground beef, and more. Products such as potatoes are a staple in most dishes, whether mashed, baked, au gratin, or in various different styles. [[Shepherd's Pie]] was named the national dish by the Concordia Gazette in 1936 during the centennial celebrations, while other dishes like steak, hamburgers, and frankfurters were common. The [[Sweet-Salty Line]] is a particular dividing point in Asteria. Northern cuisine tends to be hardier, while Southern cuisine in the Lower Counties tends to be sweeter. [[Lower County Soul]] is one group of foods that have grown in popularity over time. Cornbread, collard greens, fried chicken, fried fish, offal, and sweet fruits like oranges or peaches. Rice is also common in Lower Country Soul, as it is one of the primary agricultural products of the region. | ||
===Religion=== | ===Religion=== | ||
Faith is an integral part of Asteria. The [[Church of Asteria]] is seen as the bedrock of national existence, and according to its own policies, it sees itself as the sole successor to Ænglish Church. John Harrison, a petty noble and historian who survived the Nordmontaine War and the destruction of his faith, and later created the Midlands Company that created Asteria itself, wrote the [[Book of Common Prayer of 1627]] on his final journey to Milsboro. A contemporary of Alstanus Ryefield, he held significant theological differences with him, in particular the role of the monarchy. Harrison intended to found his own church, but died only hours from arriving in Milsboro Colony. Instead, the disorganized Ænglish Rite dominated early Asteria. The Church of Asteria was itself founded April 15, 1827, on Easter Sunday. With the Asteria Revolution in full swing, Ænglish Rite priests gathered together for the [[Milsboro Assembly]] to forge a new unified national church. The [[Presiding Bishop of Asteria]] was elected to lead for life. Almost every town has an Asterian church, some more than one. Nearly three-fourths of the population belongs to the Asterian Church, most regular churchgoers. The priest or reverend of the Asterian Church is regarded as a pillar of the community in their towns, and are often present at civic events to better represent their community. The Church of Asteria is divided into three factions, the modern [[New Asterian Community|New Rite]], the traditional [[Asterian Rite|Milsboro Rite]], and a much deeper conservative [[Asterian Catholic Rite]]. | Faith is an integral part of Asteria. The [[Church of Asteria]] is seen as the bedrock of national existence, and according to its own policies, it sees itself as the sole successor to Ænglish Church. John Harrison, a petty noble and historian who survived the Nordmontaine War and the destruction of his faith, and later created the Midlands Company that created Asteria itself, wrote the [[Book of Common Prayer of 1627]] on his final journey to Milsboro. A contemporary of Alstanus Ryefield, he held significant theological differences with him, in particular the role of the monarchy. Harrison intended to found his own church, but died only hours from arriving in Milsboro Colony. Instead, the disorganized Ænglish Rite dominated early Asteria. The Church of Asteria was itself founded April 15, 1827, on Easter Sunday. With the Asteria Revolution in full swing, Ænglish Rite priests gathered together for the [[Milsboro Assembly]] to forge a new unified national church. The [[Presiding Bishop of Asteria]] was elected to lead for life. Almost every town has an Asterian church, some more than one. Nearly three-fourths of the population belongs to the Asterian Church, most regular churchgoers. The priest or reverend of the Asterian Church is regarded as a pillar of the community in their towns, and are often present at civic events to better represent their community. The Church of Asteria is divided into three factions, the modern [[New Asterian Community|New Rite]], the traditional [[Asterian Rite|Milsboro Rite]], and a much deeper conservative [[Asterian Catholic Rite]]. | ||
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===Arts and Literature=== | ===Arts and Literature=== | ||
Asterian art is often more simplistic than in Levantia. Most Asterians can only trace their place in the country be centuries, and often came to Crona with what they could carry with them. Due to the religious nature of Asterians, most art is typically related to the natural beauty of the country. Most public buildings have massive murals depicting scenes out of nature. Sunsets are regularly featured as well, with art after the Asteria Revolution depicting battles and other historical moments. Modern art is not popular in Asteria, and during the 1980s and 1990s, most universities defunded modern art programs. The Church of Asteria along with the Catholic Church located in the country co-signed a letter condemning the movement. Although modern art is more accepted, most cities and towns have architectural standards in place, including an outright ban on brutalist-style buildings. Only in cities like Yarborough and Hanover are more modern high-rises seen. | |||
Literature, meanwhile, is much more popular than the arts. The [[Great North Novels]] are an especially popular genre to the national psyche, depicting the rugged frontiers of the Northern Plateau and the lawlessness that came with it. Most novelists write slice-of-life works that do have political undertones, with genres such as romance and historical fiction popular. | |||
===Sports=== | ===Sports=== | ||
Following the Asteria Civil War, sports became a common area for people from different sides of the conflict to bond, especially in the form of physical sport. Most sports are managed through the [[National Sport and Athletics Association]] (NSAA), which manages athletic competitions and leagues from high school, college, and professional levels. The two sports with the largest following are football and baseball, and between the two one or the other are on television and radio for most of the year at the national level. [[March Madness]] refers to the six weeks between the [[Asteria Championships]] and [[Opening Day]], a time in which many Asterians are frustrated by the lack of sports on the air. The [[Asteria Baseball League]] operates with sixteen teams in two separate leagues and four divisions. Each division has four teams, with the most popular being the [[Yarborough Mets]], the [[Concordia Filibusters]], and the [[Waverly Stars]]. Meanwhile, the [[Asteria Football League]] has twelve teams with two leagues, with two divisions of three teams in each league. The [[Yarborough Titans]] and the [[Concordia Highlanders]] are the most popular rivalries, and the two teams regularly appear in championships. Most baseball games have at least a quarter of a million to half a million watching, while most football games have nearly a million viewing. Hockey has grown more popular, especially among the Atemeraw, but the NSAA has yet to form an organized league. Basketball is popular in urban areas and high school as well as college sports, but have likewise yet to reach a national level. | |||
===Symbols=== | ===Symbols=== | ||
''Are there any prominent symbols which are well known to represent your country?'' | ''Are there any prominent symbols which are well known to represent your country?'' | ||