Louisiana's colonial past gave it a tradition of military style brass bands which were called on for many occasions, including playing funeral processions.

This has given the region a locally diverse musical tradition.

Together, these elements gave Philadelphia both a strong tradition of planning and a sense of clear, coherent order.

This gave rise to blousing trousers and wearing paratrooper boots, a tradition that still exists to the present.

She'd knocked herself out to give them a new tradition.

We went to this little Jewish restaurant and they gave him a gaudy iced cake, a tradition for every staff birthday, anniversary and wedding.

He said that some of those fears subsided when the count gave gift packages to the elderly at Christmas, a tradition he has kept up ever since.

Family feuds have given Punjab a tradition of violence dating back centuries, and in today's permissive atmosphere people use guns, not lawyers, to settle disputes.

I hope this will give added recognition to those whose generosity of time and energy in the service of others is such a remarkable tradition in our society.

Members gave the church 10 percent to 40 percent of their income, a tradition Garner Ted continued.