What is Family Storytelling?
‘Family stories form a real legacy you can pass along.’ In many homes, the tradition of parents reading bedtime stories is a regular occurrence. Well, this is one activity borrowed from the traditional family storytelling practice, ‘oral tradition.’ It is a modern-day version of family storytelling, if you will. While there’s nothing wrong with reading […]
Preserving the Memories and Stories Behind Family Heirlooms
Family heirlooms are valuable antiques offering a sense of family history as they are passed down through generations. An heirloom is tough to identify because it can be anything inherited from grandparents, parents, and other relatives. Typical heirlooms include fine arts, jewelry, clocks, family recipes, books, furniture, wedding gowns, sports gear, weapons, and musical instruments. […]