Family Traditions

A happy and harmonious family is based on strong family traditions. They can not only depend on the country of the residence, but also on a particular family. I can tell you about traditions in my family, because I am not sure that other families have the same ones.

Every morning we have breakfast together, discuss our problems or some important things to do. I always call my parents during the day, so they are not worried and know where I am. In the evening we discuss the previous day and prepare for the new one.

But at the weekend we have much more time to spend together. Every weekend we visit our grandparents who live in Netishyn. We like to go shopping in Rivne. We also attend different concerts and festivals. We like going to the cinema or theatre together.

 Every winter we go skiing to Bukovel. In summer we go somewhere together too. It may just be a picnic in the forest, fishing or a big trip abroad. It does not matter! For our family the main thing is that we are together.

We always support each other in different situations. It helps to be confident and successful. That is why our personal achievements are the reason for everyone’s joy. Such events as promotion, admission to the university or victory in the competitions are celebrated in my family.

What can be more pleasant than sitting in a family circle and  recollecting some past events from your lives or telling exciting stories? It is so wonderful when all the family members come from different parts of the city or even world to spend time with their relatives. Usually it happens on holidays, as they can be days off. As for me, I think that family holidays are Christmas, New Year and Easter .

One more holiday to invite your near and dear relatives is your birthday. Who can make a kid happier than beloved grannies, aunts, and cousins? They bring huge presents, hug, kiss and play with him or her. The same situation is with elderly people. They do not need posh restaurants, cafes or expensive presents. They desire only  the presence of children, grandchildren and other close people. So, a birthday is a holiday that deserves a title of a family one. No matter how old you are, you will be disappointed if someone from your family forgets about your holiday, and you would be very thankful to those your relatives, who found a minute to congratulate you.

So, family holidays are not only an opportunity to celebrate a particular date, but also a possibility to unite all the family members. The more they meet and communicate the closer and more important they become to each other.