tradition

Definition

Tradition refers to customs and practices that have been kept over time and which are passed down to people in later generations.

Many of the traditions that were practiced by the Jews were not required by Old Testament laws, but were added by religious leaders over time.
Some verses have "traditions of men" or "human traditions" which makes it clear that this refers only to the Jewish practices that were added, not God's laws.
Sometimes "tradition" is used in a more general way that includes the laws that God had required as well as the manmade religious traditions.
Today, many traditions that Christian churches practice are not mandated by scripture, but are a result of historically accepted customs and practices.