11.   No doubt the tradition began when families gathered together and brought a hamper of food to their hosts.

12.   Other Christian traditions have begun to practice that courtesy in understanding, cooperation and dialogue with their Jewish cousins.

13.   That tradition began around the turn of the century, when the Tammany Hall machine won the loyalty of its immigrant working-class constituency with generous helpings of public relief.

14.   That tradition began breaking down four years ago when Britain negotiated the right to opt out of the currency union.

15.   The lowrider tradition began in the Southwest, according to Chicano studies experts.

16.   The tradition of riverkeepers began in Europe, where they minded waterways that flowed through country estates.

17.   The tradition began when Jimmy Johnson used to take his coaches down to the Bahamas to gamble and frolic for a few days.

18.   The tradition began in the Coolidge administration, when finding a union projectionist to attend the White House was difficult.

19.   Until Dole won the South Carolina primary Saturday, that Republican tradition was beginning to look as if it had finally run its course.

20.   You may recall the tradition began two weeks ago after the Seahawks massively screwed up a game against the Raiders at home.