Tradition Stories
Customs, rituals, traditional values, and their evolution
Stories in this category (11)
The Singing Drum
By Adebayo Okonkwo
A young Nigerian girl uses music and kindness to recover a sacred talking drum, learning valuable lessons about respect, tradition, and the power of listening.
The Monsoon Makers
By Rahul Krishnan
An eleven-year-old Indian girl combines traditional monsoon festivals with modern cloud seeding science, discovering that ancient wisdom and modern knowledge can work together.
The Memory Keeper
By David Goldstein
A 73-year-old man racing against memory loss creates a family history project, learning that being a memory keeper means passing the role forward, not bearing it alone.
The Maple Harvest
By James Thompson
A young Canadian boy learns the traditional art of maple syrup harvesting from his grandfather in rural Quebec, discovering the patience and respect for nature that the practice requires.
The Last Lighthouse Keeper
By James Thompson
A lighthouse keeper in Newfoundland faces the automation of his lighthouse, grappling with the end of a centuries-old tradition and the search for purpose in a changing world.
The Boulangerie on Rue Saint-Honoré
By Elena Novak
In a centuries-old Parisian bakery, a young apprentice learns the art of bread-making and discovers that tradition is not about resistance to change, but about honoring what matters.
The Olive Harvest
By Elena Novak
A family in Tuscany gathers for the annual olive harvest, a tradition that connects them to the land and to generations past.
The Way of Tea
By Yuki Tanaka
A restless Tokyo teenager discovers mindfulness and beauty through learning the Japanese tea ceremony from a patient master.
The Red Envelope
By Min-Jun Kim
During Lunar New Year, a child learns the true meaning behind the red envelope tradition.
Festival of Lights
By Priya Sharma
A young girl preparing for Diwali learns the deeper spiritual meaning behind the festival's traditions.