I don’t use the Friday Forum meme every week because often it isn’t a topic that “grabs” me.  This week, though, it’s about traditions, and I love traditions.  So here goes:

1. Do you have any family traditions? If so, what are they? We have lots of traditions.  On the birthdays of my children and grandchildren, I call them early in the morning and sing happy birthday to them.  On Christmas Eve, we always open one gift.  Then on Christmas morning, we take turns opening gifts - one at a time.  Before meals, we hold hands for the blessing.  Each summer my extended family gets together for a family reunion - and each Christmas we get together for our Christmas gift exchange and dinner.

2. Do you think having family traditions are important? Why or why not.  Yes, family traditions provide a bonding experience for family members, and they emphasize the qualities of our family that makes it unique.

3. What traditions do you wish your family had?  The only thing I can think of right now is that I’d like to have a weekly family dinner - for my branch of the family tree - my two children and their families.  We get together fairly often, but I’d like to make it a weekly occasion.  With everyone’s busy schedules, though, that’s difficult to do.

4. Do you have a tradition that you wish was more common among the United States population?  If so, what is it and why?  Can’t think of one now.

5. Do or will you pass this traditions down to your own kids?  YES - Without a doubt!

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