Throughout the years, traditions have been a big part of people’s lives. Especially when we were kids. Think about some of the things that you used to do every single year as a kid. Do you still participate in these things? How have they changed/evolved? Did they morph into a different form of the same tradition?
All of these questions can typically be answered with one word, yes. Most of the time we are still doing the same things that we were years ago but in a different way if not then the exact same way.
For example, Halloween. For those who celebrate or participate in trick-or-treating, it is nearly a perfect replica of what we have been doing for the better part of our childhood. You walk around, dressed up in this year’s costume, knocking on doors, scaring each other, etc.
Some people have a tradition where they give back a certain amount for a certain holiday or foundation, but it’s still a tradition that they all partake in. Now those kids who grew up with this may give back at the grocery store or to the people on the streets even if it is not on a regular basis or in regulated amounts.
Miranda Infante, a freshman, said “Every year on Halloween, my sister, my best friend, and I go trick-or-treating and when we get home we would swap candy and trade for what we like the most.”
Jadalyn Alava, a junior, said, “Every year on Christmas Eve, (the 24th of December), we have a huge party with a ton of family and friends. The party lasts until about midnight and then at 12:00 am we all open one gift. It’s a lot of fun and a great time. I love seeing everyone.”
Another example is for those of us who grew up with the Elf on the Shelf toys. When you were younger your parents would hide the elf making it do all sorts of different things or be in new places. If you have younger siblings, most likely you are the one helping hide the elf, giving your sibling(s) the same magic that you experienced.
All over the world, people celebrate different traditions, but they all have a sentimental aspect to them that makes them special and unique to each family.
The point of the matter is, no matter how old you get, no matter how much you “outgrow” a certain tradition there will always be that little kid inside you who never forgot about them. You will always do a small part of the traditions even if it is not the exact same it will be similar in some form.
