Tradition is defined as an inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought or action. Take for instance a cooking method. Sarah asked her mother, "Why do you always cut the turkey in half and put it in two small roasters?"

"Because my mother always did. It's a tradition handed down through our family," responded her mother.

"But Mom, did you ever think they didn't have big roasters back then?" Tradition — a customary pattern or action. But who said traditions can't be changed?

A family tradition concerning the Christmas tree in Ingrid's house was: The men cut the tree, put it in a stand, strung the lights around it, and watered it daily. The women unpacked the orna­ments and decorated it — taking roads down memory lane.

"Here's Baby's First Christmas. You were so cute, Elsa."
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