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as in rules
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing
the town tradition of having the oldest resident ride at the head of the parade
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as in mythologies
the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place
according to tradition, this field was the site of a skirmish between the first settlers and the Native Americans living in the area
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Few other holiday traditions in the state can match its longevity.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
So many of Italy’s traditional food festivals began not long after, when the emergence of culinary tourism and growing appreciation for local food traditions gave rise to new annual celebrations.
—John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
Gracefully opting out Navigating the discomfort of setting boundaries around gift-giving traditions can be challenging.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
These foods are often linked to cultural traditions and memories.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
By blending its Asian traditions with the vitality and global outlook of the 21st century, Hong Kong has created a unique destination for the luxury traveler—a place like no other in the world.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
Some say sending and receiving cards is one of their most treasured holiday traditions while others argue sending cards is outdated and unnecessary.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Thank the child for your family's traditions, like leaving cookies for Santa or reindeer snacks.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Here, Marie Antoinette taught her children about farming traditions, and its historic peace and tranquility still radiates today.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
So many of Italy’s traditional food festivals began not long after, when the emergence of culinary tourism and growing appreciation for local food traditions gave rise to new annual celebrations.
—John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
Gracefully opting out Navigating the discomfort of setting boundaries around gift-giving traditions can be challenging.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
These foods are often linked to cultural traditions and memories.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
By blending its Asian traditions with the vitality and global outlook of the 21st century, Hong Kong has created a unique destination for the luxury traveler—a place like no other in the world.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
Some say sending and receiving cards is one of their most treasured holiday traditions while others argue sending cards is outdated and unnecessary.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Thank the child for your family's traditions, like leaving cookies for Santa or reindeer snacks.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Here, Marie Antoinette taught her children about farming traditions, and its historic peace and tranquility still radiates today.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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