Family Traditions

Dear Families,

Today we read a book, The Runaway Rice Cake, about a family celebrating Chinese New Year. In the story, we learned about some of the traditions that the family followed. The family shared their very precious rice cake with a hungry old woman and they were richly rewarded for their selflessness.

Inspired by this story, we discussed some of our own family traditions. We are asking families to discuss some of their personal traditions related to one holiday. Then, please write a description of one tradition you have in your family. Tell with which holiday it is associated.

In a related discussion, ask members of the family to think of ways they can share some of their family tradition with someone in need. Write at least one or two of the ideas generated here.