How to Use "Tradition" with Example Sentences

tradition (n): a custom or belief that people of a particular group have used for a long time

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Used with adjectives:

"Eating turkey on Thanksgiving is an age-old tradition."
(age-old, time-honored, old, long-standing)

"It is our family tradition to celebrate the holidays at our sister's house."
(family)

"Carving pumpkins has become an annual tradition."
(annual, yearly)

"Please share your cultural traditions with us."
(cultural, religious)

Used with verbs:

"I truly cherish our family traditions."
(cherish, honor, respect)

"It has become tradition to watch the Super Bowl at our house."
(has become, be: is/am/are)

"Traditions date back to many years ago."
(date back, go back)

"We follow time-honored traditions."
(follow, observe, continue, maintain, preserve, uphold, celebrate, share)

"They broke tradition this year and wore a different color."
(broke, ignored, went against, abandoned, challenged)

"We want to start a new tradition this year."
(start, establish)

Used with prepositions:

"By tradition, we open presents at midnight."
(by)

"According to tradition, a man in a red suit brings toys to kids every year."
(according to)