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-[[Image:Western face of the Greek Parthenon.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[1872]] [[photograph]] of the western face of the [[Greek]] [[Parthenon]]]]+[[Image:Western face of the Greek Parthenon.jpg|thumb|left|200px|[[1872]] [[photograph]] of the western face of the [[Greek]] [[Parthenon]]]]
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 +A '''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 [[holiday]]s or [[impractical]] but socially meaningful clothes (like lawyer wigs or military officer [[spur]]s), but the idea has also been applied to [[social norm]]s such as [[greeting]]s. 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 adapted the term "tradition," defining it more precisely than its conventional use in order to facilitate scholarly discourse.
-'''Tradition''' includes a number of related ideas:+The concept of tradition, as the notion of holding on to a previous time, is also found in political and philosophical discourse. In [[artistic]] contexts, tradition is used to decide the correct display of an [[art form]]. For example, in the performance of traditional genres (such as traditional dance), adherence to guidelines dictating how an art form should be composed are given greater importance than the performer's own preferences. A number of factors can exacerbate the loss of tradition, including [[industrialization]], [[globalization]], and the [[assimilation]] or [[marginalization]] of specific [[cultural group]]s. In response to this, tradition-preservation attempts have now been started in many countries around the world, focusing on aspects such as traditional languages. Tradition is usually contrasted with the goal of [[modernity]] and should be differentiated from [[custom]]s, [[convention]]s, [[law]]s, [[norm]]s, [[routine]]s, [[rule]]s and similar concepts.
-# Beliefs or customs taught by one generation to the next, often orally. For example, we can speak of the tradition of sending birth announcements, and family traditions at [[Christmas]]. +==In artistic discourse==
-# Beliefs, customs and practices maintained by social interaction, such as saying "thank you", sending birth announcements, greeting cards, etc.+In artistic contexts, in the performance of traditional genres (such as [[traditional dance]]), adherence to traditional guidelines is of greater importance than performer's preferences. It is often the unchanging form of certain arts that leads to their perception as traditional. For artistic endeavors, tradition has been used as a contrast to ''[[creativity]]'', with traditional and [[folk art]] associated with unoriginal imitation or repetition, in contrast to [[fine art]], which is valued for being original and unique. More recent philosophy of art, however, considers interaction with tradition as integral to the development of new artistic expression.
-# Beliefs, customs and practices maintained by societies and governments, such as [[Federal holidays in the United States]].+
-# Beliefs, customs and practices maintained by [[religious denomination|religious denominations]] and [[local church|church bodies]] that share history, customs, culture, and, to some extent, body of teachings. For example, one can speak of [[Islam]]'s [[Sufi]] tradition or Christianity's [[Lutheran]] tradition. +
-# Beliefs, customs and practices that are [[prehistory|Prehistoric]] or have lost/[[arcane]] origins, such as [[trade]], the teaching of [[language]] and [[education]] in general.+
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-Traditions serve to preserve a wide range of culturally significant [[information|ideas]], specific practices and the various methods used by distinct [[culture|cultures]].+
-The word '''tradition''' comes from the [[Latin]] ''traditionem'' which is the [[accusative case]] of ''traditio'' which means "handing over, passing on".+
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 +==Further reading==
 +*''[[Tradition and the Individual Talent|Tradition and the Individual Talent]]'' (1919) by T. S. Eliot
 +*''[[The Tradition of the New]]'' (1959) by Harold Rosenberg
 +==Namesakes==
 +*''[[The Immoral Tradition]]'' by Fernando Henriques
==See also== ==See also==
-*''[[Tradition and the Individual Talent|Tradition and the Individual Talent]] by [[T. S. Eliot]]+* [[Aition]]
-*[[Traditional culture]]+* [[Conservatism]]
-*[[Conservatism]]+* [[Folklore]]
-*[[Perennial philosophy]]+* [[Perennial philosophy]]
-*[[Sacred Tradition|Sacred Tradition (Roman Catholic)]]+* [[Ševčenko's law]]
-*[[Time immemorial]]+* [[Intangible culture]]
-*[[Traditional medicine]]+* [[Time immemorial]]
-*[[Traditional music]]+* [[Traditional medicine]]
-*[[Kissing Traditions]]+* [[Traditional music]]
 +* [[Traditional story]]
 +* [[Kissing traditions]]
 +* [[Oral tradition]]
Comparison / Contrast Comparison / Contrast
-* [[culture]]+* [[Avant-garde]]
 +* [[Neophilia]]
* [[Folklore]] * [[Folklore]]
* [[History]] * [[History]]

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A 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 lawyer wigs or military officer 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 adapted the term "tradition," defining it more precisely than its conventional use in order to facilitate scholarly discourse.

The concept of tradition, as the notion of holding on to a previous time, is also found in political and philosophical discourse. In artistic contexts, tradition is used to decide the correct display of an art form. For example, in the performance of traditional genres (such as traditional dance), adherence to guidelines dictating how an art form should be composed are given greater importance than the performer's own preferences. A number of factors can exacerbate the loss of tradition, including industrialization, globalization, and the assimilation or marginalization of specific cultural groups. In response to this, tradition-preservation attempts have now been started in many countries around the world, focusing on aspects such as traditional languages. Tradition is usually contrasted with the goal of modernity and should be differentiated from customs, conventions, laws, norms, routines, rules and similar concepts.

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In artistic contexts, in the performance of traditional genres (such as traditional dance), adherence to traditional guidelines is of greater importance than performer's preferences. It is often the unchanging form of certain arts that leads to their perception as traditional. For artistic endeavors, tradition has been used as a contrast to creativity, with traditional and folk art associated with unoriginal imitation or repetition, in contrast to fine art, which is valued for being original and unique. More recent philosophy of art, however, considers interaction with tradition as integral to the development of new artistic expression.

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