Traditions That Stand the Test of Time
By Avani Pandey H369 A3A Tuesday, Jun 06, 2023
As defined by the Oxford dictionary, a tradition is a long established custom or belief which has been passed on from one generation to the other.
A tradition refers to something which a group of individuals or society has been practicing for generations and has now become a part of them. These customs are present in every society, class, religion, group etcetera and are what define that social division of humans.
Traditions are present in all parts of the world, even schools. Different schools have traditions like pyjama parties, freaky Friday’s, pizza parties and prom.
Our school has entirely different traditions which include the ghost story of Maya who comes every year on Friday the 13th, the sneaking in of tuck, the singing of Auld Lang Syne by the passing out SCs, and the junior-senior hierarchy. The coffee parties, Christmas celebration bonfire, happy lunch and Bada Khana are some noteworthy events that are marked in every Welhamite’s calendar. The joyous, iconic song of “After __ days, where will we be” near the end of the term which somehow always shock the parents is also a memorable tradition. The ex-Welhamites will also consider the serving of ‘Monday pudding’ on Tuesdays and the mandatory Thai Curry on Thursdays as a sacred ritual.
Our school may be known for its discipline, but the students are able to express themselves through their traditions. This allows the students to have fun without having to resort to more ‘mischievous’ means. This is the glory of Welham, fun and discipline all at once.
