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T R A D I T I O N S -heritage -practices -habits - inheritage -culture -belief
T R A D I T I O N S UNINTENTIONAL INTENTIONAL Ritual or just naturally fall into grooves of repeatedly doing things that we enjoy doing together. have been passed down through the generations or because the parents want to purposely create a sense of unity.
Why are they important? 1. Provide a source of identity 2. Strengthen family bond 3. Offer comfort and security
Why are they important? 4.Teach values 5.Add to the rhythm and seasonality of life 6. Pass of cultural and religious heritage.
Why are they important? 7. Connect generations 8. Create lasting memories 9. Keep Our Families Closer to God
How to Create Family Traditions? 1. Find purpose and then make it Personal 2. Incorporate traditions from childhood, but focus on creating your own traditions with your new family. 3. Create and eliminate traditions when needed. 4. Don’t go overboard and take it slow.