Most families have special family traditions that they pass down from generation to generation – a special recipe, get-togethers, stories, etc. The idea that my children will pass on to their children some of the simple things we do together warms my heart and makes the time we spend together even more special.
Every year for the past 24 years the women on my mom’s side of the family take a “girls’ trip”. It’s a week of food, bargain shopping, relaxation, and bonding. We have huge meals with 3-4 courses – teaching the younger generation how to set a table and appreciate a fine-dining experience in a family setting. We look forward to my mom’s quiche and homemade biscuits for breakfast each morning. The evenings are filled with laughter, fashion shows, and tons and tons of memories. I’m so excited that I now have a daughter that will be able to join me on this annual trip each year.
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When I go home to visit my parents, I already know that by the time I pull up in the yard my Daddy will have my fried chicken and pork-n-beans waiting on me. Simple sounding meal, but my Daddy puts his foot in it! My sisters and I have had arguments over someone eating the last bit of beans. We even call the others if they are missing out to gloat that we’ve got our special meal. Sure this meal probably originated during the “lean” times when we were growing up, but my Daddy turned it into something that we all love and cherish.
These traditions reflect the tight bond that our families have. During rough times in life, I have no shortage of fun times to reflect on to cheer me up. I know that I am blessed beyond measure when it comes to the love and bond that I have with my family. There are some that don’t understand the importance of spending time with them – often bypassing activities with my girlfriends because there’s no way I could miss a family affair and have them having fun without me.
Do you have any family traditions from your childhood that you enjoy sharing with your children?
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Michele Bodenheimer
Sunday 15th of September 2013
You sound like you have an awesome family! Cherish them and the memories they evoke-there is nothing like fond memories when the going gets rough.
Adin B
Thursday 12th of September 2013
Sounds like an awesome tradition. I love the girls trip with food, shopping and what not. And how awesome your dad is. :) I miss my family back in the Philippine. Our tradition was every Christmas and New year we all gather together and celebrate the season with lots of food, fun and laughter. WE always have a little party for all of us during the New Year's eve and all of our neighbor kids would come and play with us. Then on the first day of January we go to to beach and continue celebrating the New Year because everybody part ways and go back to their normal routine. I miss those days. I miss my grandma and grandpa too.
Healy Harpster
Thursday 12th of September 2013
What a wonderful tradition... And, that tradition in your family is really bringing members to a closer relationship.
Chubskulit Rose (@chubskulit)
Thursday 12th of September 2013
Fried chicken sounds delicious right now. Family tradition is fun!
Mel Cole
Thursday 12th of September 2013
That's also one advantage of having girls. Lots of fun things to do together. We have lots of family traditions back home like we prepare big feast once every year in honor for a patron and praising God for his marvelous work through the patron. We learn how to be a host and serve guest and have fun with relatives and friends. There are also traditions here in America that I observe in it's holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. We also go to church every Sunday as a family and bond with relatives and friends.