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Looking back, is there a tradition you really hope to pass on one day?

B1Celebrations & traditionsReflect

A natural way to answer

Definitely. Every year my family writes down one good thing that happened and keeps the notes in a jar. Looking back, those little notes mean so much. It's something I'd genuinely love to pass down to the next generation.

Key phrases to use

  • stuck with me — stayed in your memory and influenced you for a long time“That advice has really stuck with me.”
  • carry that on — to continue a tradition or activity started by others“I'd love to carry that on with my own family.”
  • pass down — to give something (a custom, item, or skill) to younger generations“Recipes are often passed down through families.”
  • keep that flame alive — to keep something meaningful going so it doesn't disappear“We want to keep that flame alive for our children.”

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