For this holiday season, embrace the invaluable joy of kinship by sharing family stories and playing games. Whether your family is large, small, or a cherished circle of friends, the following activities strengthen bonds and create lasting memories.

November’s Family Stories Month honors the true spirit of the holiday season—spending time with our loved ones. Encourage the whole family to share their favorite memories about late and living relatives at holiday gatherings, explore the history of your ancestors together, whip up a traditional family recipe, or flip through photo albums. Keep family archives, stories, and recipes safely filed to pass on to future branches of your family’s tree!

Playing games can complement sharing family tales or stand alone as a quality bonding experience. National Games and Puzzles Week conveniently falls around the same time as Thanksgiving. It serves as a reminder that the holidays should foster jovial engagements. Ask everyone to bring their favorite board games and puzzles or plan an outdoor adventure together. Balancing activities to satisfy every family member might require some flexibility—try taking votes, splitting into groups, or rotating activities!

The holidays are an opportunity to deepen connections and create joyful memories with our loved ones and within our communities. Let these ideas inspire you, your family, and your friends to forge new experiences together this holiday season!

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