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traditions

  • plural
    of tradition.
    tradition
    noun
    the handing down of statements, beliefs, legends, customs, information, etc., from generation to generation, especially by word of mouth or by practice.

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The Day of the Dead, when Mexico honors its deceased by blending pre-Columbian traditions with the Christian All Saints' Day, is historically a family affair.

From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026

Many speak Russian, but also maintain their own native languages and traditions — dishing out their best gossip in the saunas while a Lakers game buzzes in the background.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

Cricket, long regarded in the U.K. as the game of the upper classes, is experiencing a revival—without some of its famously haughty traditions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026

Beyond that, they believe that their staying true to the traditions of their community is vital for the very survival not only of Israel but the Jewish people.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

Americans shared with Britain a language and many traditions, and with France historic ties going back to Lafayette and the Revolutionary War.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman