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According to New Year’s tradition in Spain, what do people eat at midnight for good luck?

tradition

[truh-dish-uhn] / trəˈdɪʃ ən /


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To continue the tradition, LA28 will call upon thousands of torchbearers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

According to tradition, a recognised son of the late king should succeed him.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

That idea — that a chef’s point of view comes from the entirety of a life, rather than one neatly defined culinary tradition — surfaced again during a panel about travel and where chefs eat.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

Orelien claimed this week his style was based on Haitian and Caribbean traditions, telling Liberation newspaper the software was "used to the French literary tradition and classical authors".

From Barron's ● Sep. 25, 2026

Eggs, pancakes, bacon — a Sunday tradition since Chase had been born.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

Ironically, this shift to oration represents a return to one of the oldest traditions in education.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

On a mission to promote South African culture and the traditions of the Xhosa people, Ngxokolo counts Michelle Obama and Beyonce as fans.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

Its mission, said former assistant secretary of the Smithsonian Remington Kellogg that year, was to “awaken” a “clear understanding of the inspiring story of the United States — its origins, struggles, development, traditions, strength.”

From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026

"My traditions are Haitian and Caribbean. The images, the repetitions and the rhythms are the living word, they are my own," he said.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

“Yes, it's a Jewish tradition. And I think you may have some similar Arabic traditions, too.”

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye




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