"SOME" vs. "MOST"
It is recommended to follow the Majority customs when listed as "most". The Majority customs are accepted by over 90% of practicing Sephardim. They are based on halachot and minhagim that were derived from many Sephardim Chachamim which are codified in Shulhan Aruch. Although many would claim that the Shulchan Aruch is the authoritative binding legal code that we must accept, there are additional customs Sephardim have accepted that either add to or go a different path than the S.A, sometimes even accepting rulings of the Rema. There is also a major emphasis on Zohar and other Kabbalistic works such of the Ari and the Seder HaYom. There is no exact method, for example, of when and how to accept a practice derived from the Seder HaYom or the S.A., vice versa, or any other source for that fact. It is best to follow the teachings of your parents with the consultation of your rabbi. Always consult them before doing anything against the norms of your community.
Many of the minor or "some" customs I mention are followed by Baladi Yemenites and various Talmidei HaRambam who have accepted the Halachic redactions by Maimonides which were drawn from legislated Halacha all the way to the closing of the last Great Sanhedrin. These groups tend to either oppose Kabbalistic rulings or simply ignore them. These Maimonidean practices, although well justified and 100% kosher, are not all too common amongst many Sephardim and are not given widespread acceptance. Since Sephardim in general have accepted the S.A., any halachic understanding of equating it with or putting it secondary to other codified works as opposed to elevating it above works such as the Mishneh Torah is highly frowned upon. Everyone has their reasonings. Ask your Rav.
Other than communal differences, Sephardim share a common rich history. Please do not get discouraged by any disputes in the Halacha. These have existed since the Torah itself was given. Jewish law in general has an excellent common ground to work with. Always consult your rabbi.
Many of the minor or "some" customs I mention are followed by Baladi Yemenites and various Talmidei HaRambam who have accepted the Halachic redactions by Maimonides which were drawn from legislated Halacha all the way to the closing of the last Great Sanhedrin. These groups tend to either oppose Kabbalistic rulings or simply ignore them. These Maimonidean practices, although well justified and 100% kosher, are not all too common amongst many Sephardim and are not given widespread acceptance. Since Sephardim in general have accepted the S.A., any halachic understanding of equating it with or putting it secondary to other codified works as opposed to elevating it above works such as the Mishneh Torah is highly frowned upon. Everyone has their reasonings. Ask your Rav.
Other than communal differences, Sephardim share a common rich history. Please do not get discouraged by any disputes in the Halacha. These have existed since the Torah itself was given. Jewish law in general has an excellent common ground to work with. Always consult your rabbi.