Souvenir

A souvenir (from French, for memory) is an object that is treasured for the memories associated with it. This is analogous to the psychological exploitation of classical conditioning. For example, if a traveller buys a souvenir on a memorable vacation, he or she will most likely associate the souvenir with the vacation. Every time he or she looks at the souvenir, it reminds them of the vacation.

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The term is used for items brought home from places visited. Such items are sometimes marked or engraved to indicate that their value is sentimental rather than practical (e.g., "A Souvenir from Clacton-on-Sea").

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Souvenirs can include household items such as mugs and bowls, ashtrays, spoons and notepads, or clothing such as T-shirts or hats.

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French: French can refer to more than one article:...

Memories: REDIRECT Memory...

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Souvenir related Images and Photos (experimental)

Souvenir 1891	Floral Souvenir I	Floral Souvenir II	Souvenir d'apothicaire
Souvenir from the Past	Eastern Souvenir 1898	Labor Day Souvenir Labor Conquers Everything	An Official Souvenir Programme for the London Olympic Games
William and Kate A Royal Souvenir (Paperback) Book	Maria Taglioni in "La Sylphide Souvenir D'Adieu " circa 1832	William and Kate A Royal Souvenir (Book)	At Cairo in New York's Catskills a Car Parks Outside the Souvenir Shop