Tradition can be yours alone, you don't need to have many people in your place for it to be tradition.
I remember that I had a tradition many years ago, where on December 31 I would light some candles and watch them at different times to see how they burned down little by little.
Over the years I eliminated that tradition, I no longer have it with me.
After reading you I thought tradition is basically a habit that makes us feel better or looking forward to.
I like the candle burning.