Definitely a common situation, where “our ancient traditions” are barely two generations-old. I think that was Duncan’s point, as well as yours. Sometimes there is a good reason for the tradition to exist, and sometimes there is not. And sometimes there was a good reason but not any longer, and it is impossible to tell without earnest historical research, as you say.
Definitely a common situation, where “our ancient traditions” are barely two generations-old. I think that was Duncan’s point, as well as yours. Sometimes there is a good reason for the tradition to exist, and sometimes there is not. And sometimes there was a good reason but not any longer, and it is impossible to tell without earnest historical research, as you say.