Belief or behavior passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past.
1 No doubt the present inhabitants of Babylonia, who utilize bitumen as a germicide, are perpetuating an ancient folk custom .
2 Organised by the Aughakillymaude Community Mummers, the Bilberry Days are a revival of an old folk custom which marked the feast of Lughnasa.
3 The fertility dances have been replaced by folk customs and festivals.
4 Beyond the realms of academia only one prominent individual has made it his life's work to collect our current folk customs , superstitions and beliefs.
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