levite!
As for the traditions, here are my recollections of our family celebration.
My family was of the
conservative sect. I think I remember mom feeding us something before sundown so my brother and I wouldn't starve during the fast
The Orthodox wouldn't be able to ride in a vehicle or wear hard-soled shoes, but we were able to drive to synagogue the morning of this day of atonement or fasting. There was a long service at the temple and we would go home and rest, contemplating our repentance. Late afternoon I would spend helping my mom prepare for breaking the fast after the sun went down, as this was what I'd considered the celebratory portion. The "break fast" meal was traditionally bagels and breads with smoked fish and vegetables, intending to keep the meal light after the 24-hour fast. There were prayers for the candle lighting, wine and bread, and then the mini-feast would begin. We celebrated with one particular family who were our close friends and neighbors, the one other Jewish family that lived in our area.