tradition _noun

ADJECTIVE

ancient, old, age-old, archaic, centuries-old, deep-rooted, long/long-established, time-honoured
・The ancient tradition of storytelling has been passed down for generations.

unbroken, well-established, enduring, living
・The annual family reunion is an unbroken tradition for over a century.

distinguished, fine, great, honourable, unique, rich
・Respecting elders is an honorable tradition in many cultures.

cherished, hallowed, heartwarming, warm, joyful
・Thanksgiving dinner is a cherished tradition in my family.

strong, powerful, dominant
・The town has a strong tradition of hosting a summer music festival.

ancestral, family • community
・It's our family tradition to gather for Thanksgiving dinner every year.

local, national, native 
・In this village, the local tradition is to celebrate the harvest with a grand feast.

folk, popular, common, customary • oral
・Folk songs are an essential part of the region's folk tradition. 

Catholic, Christian, Islamic, pagan, etc. 
・Islamic tradition places a strong emphasis on family values.

Eastern, English, European, Japanese, etc. 
・Tea ceremonies are a cherished Japanese tradition.

19th-century, classical, medieval, modernist, etc. 
・Abstract art is a prominent movement within the modernist tradition.

festive, holiday, wedding, Christmas, Hanukkah, etc.
・The colorful decorations are part of our festive tradition.

cultural, political, religious, academic, artistic, literary, military, musical, philosophical, sociological, sporting, teaching, theatrical
・The celebration of Diwali is a cultural tradition in India.

democratic, liberal, radical, ideological, culinary, patriotic, rural, revolutionary
・The country has a long democratic tradition that dates back centuries.

VERBS

have
・Our company has a tradition of recognizing employee achievements with awards.

become, start, establish, embrace
・Sunday brunch has become a popular weekend tradition.

follow (in), continue, carry on, cherish
・She follows the tradition of lighting candles on her birthday cake.

preserve, maintain, uphold, keep alive
・The museum's mission is to preserve tradition and cultural heritage.

hand down, pass down
・It's important to hand down tradition to the next generation to preserve our cultural heritage.

revive
・The community worked together to revive the tradition of a neighborhood picnic.

break (with), go against
・Sarah chose to break tradition by wearing a colorful wedding dress instead of white.

challenge
・Sometimes, it's necessary to challenge tradition to bring about positive change.

TRADITION + VERB
continue, die hard, survive, live on
・Despite modernization, our family's holiday traditions continue.

dictate
・Tradition dictates that we wear formal attire to the annual awards ceremony.

PREPOSITIONS

according to
・According to tradition, people exchange gifts on Christmas Eve.

by
・By tradition, the national anthem is played before sporting events.

in
・The art of storytelling is deeply rooted in tradition.

PHRASES

a departure from tradition
・Instead of a white wedding dress, she chose a vibrant red gown for her wedding, departing from tradition.

in the best traditions of sth
・The chef prepared a gourmet meal in the best traditions of French cuisine.

respect for tradition
・The school's respect for tradition is evident in its commitment to maintaining its historic campus.

in keeping with tradition
・In keeping with tradition, the family gathered around the fireplace to tell stories on Christmas Eve.

tradition-bound
・He was tradition-bound and reluctant to consider new ways of doing things in the family business.