generation — a group of people who were born and lived at the same time

hold onto — to keep something and not let it go

pass down — to give something to younger people in your family or community

reflective — thinking quietly and seriously about something

custom — something that people have always done in a particular society

find out — to discover information about something

tuck into — to start eating food with enthusiasm

keep up with — to manage to stay at the same level or speed as someone or something

rise up — to fight against people in power

hang on — to manage to survive or continue despite difficulties