"To put up with things," he said, "is a national custom."
By 1941 it became illegal, among other things, to ridicule those who attempted to promote national customs.
This national custom is worth six of the other one, for export.
There are many customs, both national and local, associated with Hogmanay.
The most widespread national custom is the practice of first-footing, which starts immediately after midnight.
As bishops determined, local or national customs could be cautiously incorporated into the liturgy.
The lady visitors were shocked, but the interpreter explained to them that it was a Russian national custom.
We endorse this provision that once again takes account of national customs in this field.
It just adds, at the end, the phrase: 'in accordance with national custom and practice'.
But many also worry that it could keep Muslims from adopting the national customs and way of life.