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Tradition

Tradition refers to beliefs, customs, and practices that are passed down from generation to generation within a society or group. These traditions can encompass a wide range of activities, including rituals, ceremonies, and social norms. Traditions often serve to reinforce cultural identity and community cohesion.

Etymology

The word "tradition" comes from the Latin "traditio," which means "to hand over" or "to deliver." It implies the transmission of customs or beliefs from one generation to another.

Characteristics

Traditions are characterized by their longevity and stability over time. They are often seen as authoritative and are typically resistant to change. However, traditions can evolve and adapt to new circumstances while maintaining their core elements.

Types of Traditions

Cultural Traditions

Cultural traditions include practices and beliefs that are specific to a particular culture or ethnic group. These can include language, art, music, and dance, as well as social customs and rituals.

Religious Traditions

Religious traditions encompass the beliefs, rituals, and practices associated with a particular faith. These traditions often include sacred texts, ceremonies, and moral codes.

Social Traditions

Social traditions are the customs and practices that govern social interactions and relationships within a community. These can include marriage customs, family roles, and community celebrations.

Importance of Tradition

Traditions play a crucial role in maintaining cultural continuity and identity. They provide a sense of belonging and community, linking individuals to their cultural heritage. Traditions can also serve as a source of stability and continuity in times of change.

Criticism and Change

While traditions are often valued for their stability, they can also be criticized for being outdated or oppressive. Societies may choose to modify or abandon certain traditions in response to changing values and social norms.

Examples of Traditions

Bonokeling Tradition

The Bonokeling tradition is a cultural practice in Indonesia that involves rituals and ceremonies to honor ancestors and maintain community ties.

Wigilia

Wigilia is a traditional Polish Christmas Eve supper that includes specific dishes and customs, reflecting the cultural and religious heritage of Poland.

Shabbat

Shabbat is a weekly day of rest and spiritual enrichment in Judaism, marked by rituals such as lighting candles and sharing meals.

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-'''Tradition''' is a belief or behavior passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. Common examples include holidays or impractical but socially meaningful clothes (like lawyers' wigs or military officers' spurs), but the idea has also been applied to social norms such as greetings. Traditions can persist and evolve for thousands of years—the word "tradition" itself derives from the Latin ''tradere'' or ''traderer'' literally meaning to transmit, to hand over, to give for safekeeping. While it is commonly assumed that traditions have ancient history, many traditions have been invented on purpose, whether that be political or cultural, over short periods of time. Certain scholarly fields, such as anthropology and biology, have traditionally paid close attention to the concept of tradition, and are thus frequently cited in definitions of the term.
+== Tradition ==
-== Origins and history ==
+[[File:Tradition-Warner-Highsmith.jpeg|thumb|right|A depiction of tradition in a cultural setting.]]
-The concept of tradition, as the notion of holding on to a previous time, is found in political and philosophical discourse throughout history, most notably in the works of [[Edmund Burke]] and [[Friedrich Nietzsche]]. The term is also used in varying contexts in other fields, such as anthropology, sociology, and biology.
+'''Tradition''' refers to beliefs, customs, and practices that are passed down from generation to generation within a society or group. These traditions can encompass a wide range of activities, including rituals, ceremonies, and social norms. Traditions often serve to reinforce cultural identity and community cohesion.
-== Types of tradition ==
+== Etymology ==
+The word "tradition" comes from the Latin "traditio," which means "to hand over" or "to deliver." It implies the transmission of customs or beliefs from one generation to another.
-Traditions can be classified into two types: ''[[tacit]]'' traditions, which are passed on implicitly by behavior, and ''[[explicit]]'' traditions, which are passed on explicitly in the form of written information. They can also be divided into ''[[cultural]]'' traditions, which are shared within a specific culture, and ''[[universal]]'' traditions, which are common to all human cultures.
+== Characteristics ==
+Traditions are characterized by their longevity and stability over time. They are often seen as authoritative and are typically resistant to change. However, traditions can evolve and adapt to new circumstances while maintaining their core elements.
-== Role in society ==
+== Types of Traditions ==
-Traditions play a crucial role in society. They foster a sense of community, continuity, and identity, not to mention the fact that they help people to understand their cultural heritage and history. Traditions can also serve as a form of [[social cohesion]], bringing people together around shared experiences and values.
+=== Cultural Traditions ===
+[[File:Indian_historical_Traditional_drama(_In_stage_performance_-1).jpg|thumb|right|Traditional Indian drama performance.]]
+Cultural traditions include practices and beliefs that are specific to a particular culture or ethnic group. These can include language, art, music, and dance, as well as social customs and rituals.
-== Criticism and controversy ==
+=== Religious Traditions ===
+[[File:LeningradCodex_text.jpg|thumb|right|Text from the Leningrad Codex, an important religious manuscript.]]
+Religious traditions encompass the beliefs, rituals, and practices associated with a particular faith. These traditions often include sacred texts, ceremonies, and moral codes.
-While traditions are generally seen as beneficial, they can also be a source of controversy. Some traditions may be seen as outdated or oppressive, and there are often debates about the need to uphold certain traditions in the face of social change.
+=== Social Traditions ===
+Social traditions are the customs and practices that govern social interactions and relationships within a community. These can include marriage customs, family roles, and community celebrations.
-== See also ==
+== Importance of Tradition ==
+Traditions play a crucial role in maintaining cultural continuity and identity. They provide a sense of belonging and community, linking individuals to their cultural heritage. Traditions can also serve as a source of stability and continuity in times of change.
-* [[Custom (law)]]
+== Criticism and Change ==
-* [[Convention (norm)]]
+While traditions are often valued for their stability, they can also be criticized for being outdated or oppressive. Societies may choose to modify or abandon certain traditions in response to changing values and social norms.
-* [[Social norm]]
-* [[Folklore]]
-== References ==
+== Examples of Traditions ==
-<references />
+=== Bonokeling Tradition ===
+[[File:Tradisi_Unggahan_Bonokeling.jpg|thumb|right|Bonokeling tradition in Indonesia.]]
+The Bonokeling tradition is a cultural practice in Indonesia that involves rituals and ceremonies to honor ancestors and maintain community ties.
-== External links ==
+=== Wigilia ===
+[[File:Wigilia_potrawy_76.jpg|thumb|right|Traditional Wigilia dishes.]]
+Wigilia is a traditional Polish Christmas Eve supper that includes specific dishes and customs, reflecting the cultural and religious heritage of Poland.
-* [http://www.example.com Example Website]
+=== Shabbat ===
+[[File:GOOD_SHABBES_-.jpg|thumb|right|Shabbat candles.]]
+Shabbat is a weekly day of rest and spiritual enrichment in Judaism, marked by rituals such as lighting candles and sharing meals.
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[Culture]]
+* [[Custom]]
+* [[Ritual]]
+* [[Heritage]]
+{{Reflist}}
-[[Category:Tradition]]
-[[Category:Sociology]]
-[[Category:Anthropology]]
 [[Category:Culture]]
+[[Category:Traditions]]
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