We have no control whether our children receive our brown eyes or curly hair. We can decide what values and ideals we are going to pass down. Family traditions make our lives richer. Traditions are practices that promote positive feelings and are repeated on regular intervals.

Each family may have its own set of memories that binds the family together-both the immediate family and across generations. Family traditions ensure the warmth and closeness of the family by promoting a sense of identity within the group.

You probably have family habits or rituals that you want to pass on from your parents. Traditions can be attending worship service together, decorating a Christmas tree together, preparing certain foods ...