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Tradition is used to indicate the quality of a piece of information being discussed. Traditions are a subject of study in several academic fields, especially in social sciences such as folklore studies, anthropology, archaeology, and biology. The concept of tradition, as the notion of holding on to a previous time, is also found in political and philosophical discourse. For example, it is the basis of the political concept of traditionalism, and also strands of many world religions including traditional Catholicism. Roman law to refer to the concept of legal transfers and inheritance. As with many other generic terms, there are many definitions of tradition. Tradition can also refer to beliefs or customs that are Prehistoric, with lost or arcane origins, existing from time immemorial.

Federal holidays in the United States. Church bodies that share history, customs, culture, and, to some extent, body of teachings. Many objects, beliefs and customs can be traditional. Tradition is often used as an adjective, in contexts such as traditional music, traditional medicine, traditional values and others. The term “invention of tradition”, introduced by E. Hobsbawm, refers to situations when a new practice or object is introduced in a manner that implies a connection with the past that is not necessarily present. Invented traditions are a central component of modern national cultures, providing a commonality of experience and promoting the unified national identity espoused by nationalism.