How to understand the relative stability of traditional customs

The formation of traditional folklore is a long process, at least three generations to call folklore. He is in line with the changes of the times, with the progress of society and economic development, folk customs will continue to change, will retain some of the old customs, abolish some of the old customs, produce some new customs, but for thousands of years the formation of the basic features of the customs will not change. Customs and traditions are just people of different times to a better life of a yearning and good wishes only, is a kind of people's inner intention, the development of society and mankind to play a positive role, if unchanged will also hinder the development of social and economic development, to the overall characteristics of the tone remains unchanged, in line with the times of change. End of answer