Family or cultural traditions, dictate the art of living throughout the world.. Globally, family traditions guiding principle, right from birth to death. Strange at It may sound, these traditions are not limited only to rituals or customs, they are expressed through dance, music and food or even handing over of heirlooms. Similarly, in India, although, more often it is difficult to follow these traditions, people religiously follow them to maintain social harmony and they are even passed on to the next generation. Generally they are rituals or customs, that are unique to every family, through them, they connect with their immediate and extended families, also, the younger generation finds it easier to understand the family culture and interact with older family members. Basically, the 3 factors which are necessary for family traditions to be maintained or developed are attitudes, sentiments and values. However, these traditions are not always easy to follow, and the younger generation is not always pleased to …show more content…
Furthermore, some, of these traditions may have become outdated because of cultural influences or changes in laws or the younger generation is not always keen to carry on these traditions. Yet, they are important to shape the identity of the individual’s and family’s and strengthen bonds within the family and society. Additionally, these traditions, offer security and comfort, teach good values and helps to maintain harmony. Although, we have evolved as a global economy, the older generation, is very sentimental about these traditions, they often worry that these family traditions will be lost if not passed to the future generation, because they believe it is an art of