Traditions are rituals families engage in over and over. There is a reason we intentionally maintain and create traditions – it’s because they bring meaning to our celebrations and help bond us to those we love. They lend a certain spirit that nurtures the family connection, giving us a sense of belonging and helping us celebrate generations of family.
More importantly, traditions create positive memories for children. Children crave the warmth and promise that comes with traditions. They anchor family members to each other and provide a sense of belonging.
The great news is that even a new family, foster family or nontraditional family can find ways to create little rituals that everyone looks forward to. Just because there are not generations of relatives binding individuals by blood doesn’t mean loving traditions can’t make a lifelong impact.
