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TURKISH TRADITIONS OF THE OLD DAYS
Customs are unwritten rules accepted in society since ancient times. These concepts, also known as tradition

and custom in the colloquial language, reflect the characteristics of the society. Our traditions and culture shape Turkish
social life. They are based on a deep-rooted history and resist the modern age. The virtues of Turkish traditions represent

benevolence, solidarity, helping those in need, and kindness. Some of the old traditions have changed over time while
some others have forgotten some of them throughout time.

Here is a list of interesting customs and traditions that used to come to life in the past:

- Credit book (called 'Veresiye / Zimem Notebook' in the past)
During the days of Ramadan, the rich used to go to shops such as grocers and

greengrocers and ask them to take out the 'Zimem Notebook'. Grocers used to
write the credits in these notebooks. The rich used to take a random page from the

notebook, and they used to say, "Delete the debts, may Allah accept them." In short,
the rich used to help the poor shopkeepers.

- Secret Message in Turkish Coffee

One of the most familiar traditions is Turkish coffee. It has survived to the present
day. In the past, the host used to bring water with the coffee. When the guest

used to take the coffee first, it meant he / she was full. Yet, he / she used to take
the water first when he / she was hungry. Thus, the owner of the house used to

understand immediately whether the guest was hungry, and he / she used to set
the table accordingly.

- Doing everything so that the guest will feel at home…
People often used to go on a visit to each other both during the day and at night.

As soon as the doorbell rang, the excitement wave used to begin with a mother's
call: "Come on!" and this interest used to continue with serving after serving,

persistence after insistence.
“Oh my lord, who has come! / I will be offended if you don't eat.”

“If you don't drink, I'll remember. / Have you come to catch fire, sit a little longer.”
“Where are you going; stay overnight. / No, I swear I won't send you.”

- Flowers in the windows
People used to put yellow or red flowers in the windows facing the street. When you THEME-10

see yellow flowers in the windows facing the street, it means, “There is a patient in
this house, do not make noise in front of the door or in the street.” The red flowers

say, “There is a single girl in this house; and she has reached the age of the bride.
While passing the house, don't swear and watch your speech out.”

MATEMATİK-11
ORTAÖĞRETİM 97 ENGLISH A1 - A2
GENEL MÜDÜRLÜĞÜ