Traditional is an illusion.
The idea that a finite creature could create something eternal is inherently flawed. Choosing to engage in a "traditional" behavior/practice because you find it relevant to your life is one thing, but doing something "traditional" because of some unsubstantiated, socially-fabricated value is another.
Who made the tradition? Why? Is it really important to you? If you can't answer these questions, you have some meditating to do. I am not naive enough to think that I am exempt from this process. I have to assess my actions and thoughts periodically to see if I'm exercising my own agency in my personal decisions.
At times, answering those questions is easy, and other times they are not... Sometimes it's easy to make a decision based on your own values, sometimes it's difficult. Ultimately, it's usually worth it, if only for your own peace of mind.
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