| In ancient times, our ancestors have formed | | | | you will venture. |
| many beliefs and traditions. There way of life was | | | | We think that those totem animals can give us |
| mostly dependent on their beliefs. Customs and | | | | wisdom and not only guides us physically but also |
| traditions were being practiced and passed on | | | | spiritually. Although we may encounter a lot of |
| from generations to generations. Rituals and | | | | symbolic animals in our life, we only consider one |
| ceremonies were done and beliefs in gods that will | | | | guardian spirit to guide us in a lifetime. For instance |
| help them with their way of living were present. It | | | | if you believe that your totem animal is a bear |
| was what the gods say that people follow and | | | | then you have the characteristic of having the |
| helps them predict their future. Aside from the | | | | great strength and power. At the same time, you |
| gods, there are also symbolic features used in the | | | | are industrious in your work and very instinctive. |
| past that we can even see today that makes a | | | | At home, you can have a figurine or a small-sized |
| mark on the culture of our ancestors. | | | | symbolic totem animal of your own to remind |
| One of the monumental structures that we can | | | | you especially when you make major decisions in |
| even see today is a Totem pole made from the | | | | your life. However, if you don't have one, you can |
| ethnic tribes of North America. Native American | | | | always use your hidden artistic talent. You can |
| totems are carved from trees specifically the | | | | make use of materials that are just considered as |
| cedar tree. The meaning of Totems depends and | | | | waste at home. You can simplify your resources |
| varies according to the group that made them. | | | | with the use of cardboard tube of paper towels |
| Usually, it depicts legends, marks for different | | | | and egg cartons. |
| clans, any notable happenings of life or a symbolic | | | | With the use of your own imagination, you can |
| figure for an individual. Most of us still follow the | | | | create your own totem pole craft according to |
| beliefs of our ancestors. The passing on of the | | | | the events in your life with the corresponding |
| beliefs makes us realize of the importance of the | | | | animals that made you through those events. A |
| culture that our descendants have left us. | | | | little touch of your art with the use of paint or |
| According to tradition, a person is connected to | | | | any colouring materials, you can produce a mini |
| an animal that will be with him throughout his life | | | | structure of your own. |
| and will guide him in making major decisions and | | | | This can also be used in school as an activity so |
| also will dictate his way of life. However, you are | | | | that the school children will have a good idea of |
| not connected to one animal forever because | | | | the culture and tradition of their ancestors. They |
| there are different types also that will guide you | | | | will be able to understand fully the history of |
| as you make diverse tasks in your lifetime. The | | | | Native Americans. Through this, it will preserve |
| animals totally depend on the direction in life that | | | | and enrich the American culture. |