Old traditions die hard and the idea that stepping back and always siding with your son-in-law will somehow guarantee your daughter a happy marriage is still an ideal in our culture.
In Khaas, we see how our society enables men to get away with bad behavior
But
old traditions die hard, and in the next few days, the heady scent of spice and sugar will be wafting around the nation's kitchens, as we get cooking our own.
Get a bit fruity in the kitchen; Today is stir-up Sunday so why not try your hand at making your own Christmas Pudding this year?
If they are going to wait until after the game maybe chairs or even custard pies could be provided to enliven proceedings, but at least it shows that in rugby league
old traditions die hard.
Remember - it's in the contract
OLD traditions die hard at Westgarth Social and Athletic Club on Middlesbrough's Southfield Road.
Entertainment paves the way for a new era; Focus on: Working men's clubs
They had a similar event at Aldershot about 15 years ago when I went back there in a Cambridge shirt -
old traditions die hard.
Steve Claridge: Life's a pitch... and it's great to be back on it
But
old traditions die hard. Perhaps a dozen pairs did make their way on to the stage, along with two bras and a bunch of daffodils.
My, my, my delightful night with Tom and the knicker throwers
None of the other crews opted for this routine;
old traditions die hard. During record attempts other crews ran through lunch, but continual practice gave us an advantage.
Notes from underground; some surprising lessons about productivity and job satisfaction from the coal mines
EVEN though marriage is no longer very fashionable, one still likes to cling to the faint hope that
old traditions die hard. If two people do decide to make that commitment you like to think they're at least doing it for love, not for personal gain.
KIM AND KANYE JUST IN IT FOR GAIN?
And since
old traditions die hard, this night was reserved for frightening off unwelcome spirits.
Property: Gardens: Spooky gardens