15 Family Tradition Ideas to Pass Down to Your Kids and Grandkids

Go on an annual family vacation

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Cook a weekly themed dinner like Taco Tuesday…or Pizza Friday…or Fried Chicken Sunday

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Give back with family service days

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Schedule one-on-one "daddy dates" or "mommy dates"

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Plan a weekly game night

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Remember childhood secret handshakes or signals

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Pick something fun to do from the "Yes Jar"

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Go camping (at least once)

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Make up a birthday tradition that every member will love

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Bury a time capsule

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Make a spring cleaning list to tackle together

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Create a summer activity to look forward to

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Store memories in the "Happiness Jar"

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Keep up a Saturday ritual together

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Always have Sunday supper around the table

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