Family Traditions: Remembering Old Ones and Building New Ones

A miniature Christmas tree on a mantle.  Choosing, placing, and decorating a Christmas tree is a popular family tradition in the United States.

As we head into the holiday season, I’ve been thinking about family traditions. Growing up, my family didn’t have a lot of traditions, but the ones we did have were meaningful. As an adult reflecting back on my youth, my memories are largely organized around those traditions, and they help me feel more connected to my family.

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