Thursday 14 February 2013

The Importance of Holiday Traditions. By Lim Kay Kiat


Traditions are just like the pillars of our society and homes. However, lesser and lesser families are now practicing traditions. This could be because they have not felt the joy of practicing such traditions, or because senior members of the family have passed away and no one is interested in carrying on these traditions. Christmas for example, is a time where families get together to bond and to catch up with each other. They build the foundations of a family and help greatly in the tough transitions in life.
In my opinion, I feel that it is important we preserve and continue celebrating our traditions as they remind us of our roots and the many stories that have been passed down by our ancestors. Traditions bring a family together and encourage bonding in a family. The practice of having a meal with our family on Chinese New Year Eve creates a strong sense of belonging to the family as everyone is enjoying themselves in the festive spirit. Furthermore, it is important we know who we are and where we come from and the best way to do so is by celebrating our traditions and passing them on to the next generation.

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