Graduation Traditions – Where Did They Come From?
Most of our modern graduation traditions come from customs established in the European universities of the Middle Ages. If you’ve ever wondered why we roll diplomas, wear graduation gowns, don (and toss) mortarboard caps, and play Pomp and Circumstance, this article will satisfy your curiosity. Since the start of the Western university system in the 1200s, …
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