Unwrapping the Central Idea

We have made our Newslatter and our Central Idea is customs and traditions define our identity. We had a session with our mentor Miss Fizza, in which we unwrapped our Central Idea step by step.

Here is what we did in our session......

Customs: Customs are long-established practices within a society or community.

Examples of customs:

Shaking hands while greeting.
Shoes off the door

Traditions: Traditions are the customs, beliefs, and practices that are passed down from one generation to another within a group of people or society. They often have symbolic meaning or special significance and can be vital part of cultural expression and folklore.

Examples of traditions:

Festivals
Bedtime routines
Clothing
Music and dance

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