Culture vs Tradition
Culture and traditions are similar meaning terms and concepts used commonly by us in conversation. Many of us believe the two concepts are so similar that they can be used interchangeably. However, it is not so, and despite similarities and overlapping, there are differences that are highlighted in this article.
Culture
Culture is a very important concept that has been put forward to make it easier to better understand human behavior. It refers to composite body of knowledge that has evolved as a result of living and experiences of a people of a particular area. It is a tool that is used by anthropologists, to understand the human capacity as it evolved through shared experiences and not because of genetics. It is the culture of a particular people that helps them think in a better and more imaginative manner. Culture also allows the people of a place to be more creative and knowledgeable. The culture of a people is reflected in the customs, traditions, language, clothing, artifacts and materials used, and shared thought pattern.
我们博学的行为和社交技能是我们出生的文化的结果。我们与社会其他成员的互动方式以及我们与他人合作解决问题的方式是我们一直生活的文化的直接结果。很明显,包括我们的衣服,语言,包括我们的衣服,,知识,信念,传统,习俗,工具和所有其他因生活在特定地区和社会中所获得的其他能力是文化所谓的。
一种文化的真实本质在于,不是语言或特定人使用的工具,而是社会人民如何看待和解释这些工具。人们的价值观,习俗和传统是人们共同文化的更好指示。
Tradition
The set of customs and beliefs that are passed down the generations in a society and still practiced by the people of a society is referred to as its traditions. In different religions, there are different rituals that are the best examples of traditions that have been handed over by one generation to another. The way people greet each other, the way they eat, sleep and dress up are all distinct in different societies and reflect different traditions that developed over the course of time. Some objects are considered auspicious while some are believed to be evil in different societies and become a part of their traditions. For example, black is associated with evil and death in western society, and which is why people wear black clothes when they attend a funeral. On the other hand, people choose to wear white during funerals in India as white is the symbol of purity and death is regarded as an eternal truth.
The word tradition comes from the Latin tradere which means to give or to hand over. The word today has come to mean things and practices that are not modern and are being followed since old times. For a tradition to be formed, it should be passed over at least three generations. Tradition can be religious or cultural in nature. There are family traditions being followed in families for centuries too. There are finally individual traditions such as making resolutions on the eve of New Year.
What is the difference between Culture and Tradition?
• The composite body of knowledge of people that is acquired and not genetic is referred to as its culture
• Traditions are practices that are passed from one generation to another and are still being followed by the people
• Traditions are a part of the complex culture
• Traditions are mostly religious in nature though there are cultural traditions and family traditions too
• Culture is reflected in the language, dress and tools used by a people and the manner in which they share social skills
Nelson Papie Kolliesuahsays
文化是特定社会中人们的生活方式,而传统是一代从世代传播到几代人的信念。
abbysays
所以人们组成的传统文化?
Tonisays
From the definitions we can say that tradition is the transfer of culture from one generation to another.
ncedintosays
good explanation with good examples
Myer Gayesays
There will be no culture without tradition