This unique story about Jesus’ childhood illustrates that Jesus was faithful to scripture and was a willing student of the rabbis who passed on the Jewish faith. The trip to celebrate Passover in Jerusalem shows that Jesus’ family followed religious traditions, just like we do. Traditions were important to Jewish people in Jesus’ time, and they were important to his family. Christians also have traditions that we observe for various stages of life, during seasons of the church year, and as part of the worship service. Traditions help guide us, unify us, and connect us to those who have gone before us.