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Do you think old traditions should change with the times, or be kept exactly as they are?

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I think there's room for both. Some traditions are worth preserving exactly as they are, because that's where the meaning lies. But others need to adapt so they don't quietly disappear altogether.

Key phrases to use

  • hold on to — to keep something and not let it go“We should hold on to the traditions that matter.”
  • move with the times — to change in order to stay modern and relevant“Even old festivals have to move with the times.”
  • die out — to gradually disappear completely“Some old crafts are dying out.”
  • stand the test of time — to remain good, valuable, or popular over a long period“Real traditions stand the test of time.”

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