Aborigines managed to convey the idea of the settlers' clothing by simply painting the Europeans without an hands, indicating the habit of standing with their hands in their pockets!
In Ohio, a group of men decided to form a new political party. They called it the Free Soil Party, because they believed in free land for free settlers. They wanted no further spread of slavery.
Regular communication with Earth and virtual reality technologies can help combat feelings of isolation and help settlers maintain connections with loved ones back home.