As per an old convention, in accordance with an age-old tradition, following a time-honored practice, adhering to an archaic custom, based on an antique usage, observant of a historic habit, in keeping with a centuries-old norm, in consonance with an ancestral manner, as befits an outdated practice, conforming to a ritualistic precedent - these are all synonyms for the phrase, "according to an ancient use". These expressions describe the importance of respecting and following customary practices that have been in place for generations, conveying a sense of reverence for the past and the ways of our ancestors.