Thankful for Traditions

I am thankful for a family that raised me with a strong value system that includes many family traditions. Growing up my family was very close knit. I always remember going to my grandparent's house on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter afternoon to enjoy a family meal and gathering. The whole family would be there. This created a camaraderie between me, my cousins, my grandparents, and my aunts and uncles that still exist to this day. I/we still meet at my grandparent's house on these holidays and continue these traditions. That is a rarity in today's busy lifestyles, but we still take those times to enjoy one another. For that I am very thankful and make sure to pass the traditions along to my son.