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100 Words to Describe Traditions

What words best capture the heart of traditions? Find 100 vivid ways to describe customs, rituals, and heritage with clarity and meaning.

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A woman poses for photos while wearing traditional Hanfu clothing in Beijing, the third day of a five-day national May Day holiday. — AFP

EID AL ADHA: TIMELESS TRADITIONS IN A CHANGING WORLD

As Eid Al Adha approaches, Omani homes begin to revive cherished traditions that generations have preserved year after year — from the aroma of Omani coffee and halwa to the warmth...

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An archer in traditional outfit riding a horse shoots arrows at a target during the Yabusame horseback archery demonstration at Sumida Park in Tokyo. — AFP

Keeping tradition alive

How Rituals and Traditions Help Us Feel More Connected

Most rituals sound a bit strange when you explain them out loud. Lighting […]

Holding On to Eid, Oman’s Living Traditions Across Generations

In Oman, Eid is not just a date on the calendar, it is a rhythm of life passed gently from one generation to the next. Even as modern routines grow faster and homes become quieter,...

Holy Week’s enduring customs and rituals

Greek Orthodox Easter’s liturgical cycle begins with the Great Lent (or “Sarakosti”), a period defined by a 40-day fast and both physical and spiritual preparation for the Resurrec...

Greek Easter Traditions and Customs Across Greece

Greek Easter is full of ancient traditions and customs, followed faithfully throughout the millennia, making the feast a colorful one.

The strangest traditions and events in the south

From bun throwing to nettle eating, the south celebrates some of the country’s most unusual traditions.

Passover Seder highlights Arab-Jewish traditions

The event was aimed at highlighting the diverse traditions of Jews from across the Arab world, as well as building community.

Showcasing tradition

Tradition Marks Celebrations on Bakrid

Telangana Waqf Board chairman Syed Azmatullah Husseni said, “This is the festival of sacrifice. Telangana reflects the brotherly love between all the religions. Even on this day, w...

Wedding Traditions We Should Bring Back (and Ones We Should Toss)

Tradition still has its place in weddings, but today’s couples are taking a more thoughtful approach to which ones make the cut. From clever exits to receiving lines, some customs...

On Good Friday, grief becomes ritual

From a strictly rational perspective, it is a funeral. Yet every Good Friday, this lived ritual of grief gathers kin and community, reenacting a tradition spanning centuries.

The Rabbinical School of Chicken Soup

Why didn't the Torah provide any rituals for Shavuot? And why was it so important for Jews to create their own customs? The post The Rabbinical School of Chicken Soup appeared firs...

What Are Your Family Birthday Traditions?

Growing up, my two brothers and I hung out with the Stantons, a family of eight down the block, who did the coolest things for birthdays… Their mom, Heather, always welcomed my br...

Eid al-Adha: Celebrating faith, family, and tradition

Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, is meaningful for millions of people globally. In the Sultanate of Oman, the occasion is valued by both citizens and residents. It combines....

3 Mexican Foods That Have Ritual Meaning

Beyond the festivities, Mexican cuisine is steeped in history. Discover the sacred rituals behind three traditional Mexican foods we love to celebrate and eat today.

Flying frogs, Seder spins: Unique Passover traditions from Jews around the world

From playful rituals to cherished stories, public figures share how they make their Passover Seders.