It is clearly not an attempt to help people understand the southern Italian traditions.

The southern Italian tradition was for the most part replaced by the Carolingian tradition when the region was conquered by the Normans.

Most people don't realize that the groom's cake is not a southern tradition, but a British tradition that has been forgotten in England.

The northern and southern traditions are contrasted by the "rugged and heroic" tone of the north and the "relaxed" form of the south.

It is in this historical context that Shaiva Siddhanta is commonly considered a "southern" tradition, one that is still very much alive.

"There's an old southern tradition."

The music itself reflects his New York jazz roots, but also draws on southern black traditions.

Forgetting the southern tradition of starting with the niceties, she said, "Did your brother Doyce have a vehicle?"

In addition to the old southern tradition, there are also other influences on the liturgy.