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The English are a deeply nostalgic people and valuecustoms and traditions above almost everything. It doesnot seem to matter just where traditions have come fromor why they have survived. They are traditions, and thatis enough for them.Tradition, to the English, represents continuity,which must be preserved at all costs. It gives them asense of permanence in an age of change. Like a well-worn jersey with holes in the sleeves, it’ s the comfortof the familiar.The word “traditional” implies that something hasstood the test of time on its own merits and should bepreserved--red pillar boxes, duffel coats, marmalade,the August Bank Holiday, the pint, privet hedges,Wellington boots.
They are not seem to matter just where traditions have come fromor why they have survived. They are traditions, and thatis enough for them.Tradition, to the English, represented continuity, Which must be preserved at all costs. It gives them asense of permanence in an age of change. Like a well-worn jersey with holes in the sleeves, it’s the comfortof the familiar.The word “traditional” implies that something Hasstood the test of time on its own merits and should bepreserved--red pillar boxes, duffel coats, marmalade, the August Bank Holiday, the pint, privet hedges, Wellington boots.