Family Traditions

Which of the following is a holiday?

• Loosing your first tooth

• Moving to a new house

• Chinese New Year

• Having a friend over to play

Which word means the same thing as "celebrate"?

• birthdays

• party

• balloons

• day

How often does something happen to be called a tradition?

• once a year on special days

• every third Sunday and twice on Tuesday

• six days in a row and never again

• never

How do traditions connect us to the past?

• We look forward to being with family in the future.

• Some traditions remind us of our past, like a grandma's cooking, or America's past, like Thanksgiving.

• Traditions only happened in the past.

• The past predicts the future.

Why is it important to know and celebrate family traditions?

• Traditions connect us to our family.

• Traditions connect us as Americans.

• Traditions help us remember what is special to us.

• Family celebrations bring us joy!