It implies sentiment, which is not known for its practicality. But some at least have their reasons, even if you have to go back a very long way, or consider some things that would be foolish to believe anymore.

[He stares, a little long, without blinking. Unlike Papyrus, he doesn't have the excuse of no eyelids.]

How might such a tradition begin? If you're aware, I mean; I realize that it's quite possible that it was before your time and you're merely marching lockstep with customs you didn't help to establish.