Traditions+HT

There are many traditions here in the U.S. that we witness or take part in. Many of us don't really know how

some traditions are started or why we do them and neither do I. The traditions that interest me are those with in

the U.S. tradition is very important to society and gives people a form of structure. The world is full of tradition.

Tradition has a big roll in our society. I say this because traditions give people a sense of structure or make

them happy. An example of a tradition that would make somebody happy would be when you were little,

every time you lost a tooth you would put it under your pillow for the tooth fairy. That tradition has been going on

for a long time and we don't know how it started but we love to take part in it because it makes us happy.

Different society's could and have been brought together through tradition like Thanksgiving. On Thanksgiving

The Native Americans and the pilgrims set peace with the Native Americans and had a thankful and peaceful

feast to celebrate.

A tradition that we participate in almost everyday is saying the Pledge of Allegiance. This is always said to be

important but why is it so important? I think the tradition of saying the Pledge of Allegiance is important

because it reminds us that we are living in the best country in the world and we should take pride in where we

live. This tradition also helps us remember some of our country's most important history. Knowing and r

emembering the history can make us happy and thankful. That is why I think this tradition is important in our

society.

Easter is another tradition we celebrate. Easter is important because we as Catholics celebrate Jesus rising f

from the dead thousands of years ago. That is why I celebrate it but sometimes people get to caught up in the

Easter bunny and things like that and forget the most important part of Easter which would be going to church

to celebrate Christ's rising. Where does a bunny and hunting for Easter eggs come from. Those distractions

keep us from focusing on the main point of the Easter tradition. I think Easter brings joy to our society.

There are many traditions in the world and where we live. Traditions play a big part in society and can bring

people together. Many traditions sometimes can have a confusing purpose or distractions from the real

purpose. Traditions can effect the people we are for the good or the bad. Traditions can be small family

gatherings or big national celebrations.