Alabama is such a great place to grow up! Whether you were raised in a big city, or in a small town, there’s no denying that growing up in the Yellowhammer State is a wonderful experience. From hometown swimming spots to college game days, here are 11 legitimate signs that you grew up in Alabama:

1. You get excited whenever snow is in the forecast.
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This was especially true while you were in grade school because it meant a "snow day."
2. You reserve your Saturdays for college football.
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You also schedule important events around this beloved sport.
3. Getting stuck behind some type of farm equipment doesn't faze you anymore.
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After you've experienced this many times, it becomes normal.
4. You understand the importance of always having a can of this spray on hand.
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You better believe it!
5. You refer to every soft drink as "coke."
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Not "pop" or "soda," but simply "coke."

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6. Sundays and Wednesday evenings are always reserved for church service.
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Growing up along the Bible Belt, you always attended church service(s) whenever the doors were open.
7. You always looked forward to your hometown's annual festival.
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If you're no longer residing in your hometown, you'll most likely return for a visit when this annual festival takes place.
8. You had that one special swimming spot where you gathered with friends.
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And because it holds so many memories, you still visit it from time to time.
9. The word "y'all" is part of your everyday vocabulary.
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It's all part of having a Southern accent, right?
10. You spend your summer vacations on Alabama's Gulf Coast.
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Chances are, you also spent your summer vacations there as a child with your parents.
11. Deep down, you're extremely proud of where you come from.
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Alabama will always be home sweet home!

What other legitimate signs would you add to this list?

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