'Traditions' in the Bible

(For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they carefully wash their hands, thus observing the traditions of the elders;

They don't eat anything from the marketplace unless they dip it in water. They also observe many other traditions, such as the proper washing of washing cups, jars, brass pots, and dinner tables.)

So the Pharisees and Scribes put the question to Him: "Why do your disciples transgress the traditions of the Elders, and eat their food with unclean hands?"

"You neglect God's Commandment: you hold fast to men's traditions."

"Praiseworthy indeed!" He added, "to set at nought God's Commandment in order to observe your own traditions!