quaint custom

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an unusual and charmingly old-fashioned custom

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  • Tourists love observing the village's quaint custom of leaving painted stones on doorsteps.
  • The villagers preserved their quaint custom of celebrating the harvest with a torchlight procession.
  • In the 19th century, it was a quaint custom for gentlemen to tip their hats to ladies.
  • Visiting the small town, we enjoyed observing their quaint custom of afternoon tea in the square.
  • My grandmother still follows the quaint custom of writing letters by hand.
  • It was a quaint custom to exchange handmade gifts on that particular day, passed down through generations.
  • The small island is known for its many quaint customs, such as weaving baskets from sea grass.
  • Despite its modern development, the city still holds on to a few quaint local customs.
  • The book describes the quaint custom of storytelling around the fire, passed down through generations.
  • She found the quaint custom of decorating houses with specific flowers quite charming.
  • Isn't it a quaint custom to give a lump of coal to naughty children at Christmas?
  • The festival featured many quaint customs and traditional dances from the region.
  • Reviving the quaint custom of the town crier has boosted local tourism.
  • Some people might find it a quaint custom, but I appreciate the tradition of writing handwritten letters.
  • The preservation of such a quaint custom is vital for the town's cultural identity.
  • The children loved participating in the quaint custom of egg rolling on Easter Sunday.
  • During our trip, we hope to experience the quaint custom of alpine horn blowing at sunset.
  • This quaint custom, though old-fashioned, adds a unique charm to their wedding ceremonies.
  • If you visit during the spring festival, you will witness the quaint custom of dancing with flower garlands.
  • Our guide explained each quaint custom with great enthusiasm, bringing the local culture to life.