Probably, no one will argue that family holidays bring people closer than any other event. For example, many people consider the New Year as a home celebration, preferring to meet him with his closest relatives. And what else are family holidays?
Types of family holidays
- Looking at the calendar, you can find many such dates. True, they are marked there as public, but no one prevents you from celebrating with their relatives. The New Year is a family holiday, as many believe. In other families they were used to meetings on May 1 and 9, family suppers on March 8 and February 23.
- The next big group is family-household holidays. This includes birthdays, children's family holidays (matinees, September 1).
- Many people have a list of family holidays traditional for their loved ones. In some families it is customary to celebrate the day of the wedding of great-grandfather and great-grandmother, someone celebrates the mother's day (father, grandmother, grandfather), finding these days in the calendars of different countries.
- In religious families necessarily arrange family Orthodox holidays. It's all known Christmas, Easter, Savior (honey, apple) and others. For a family that adheres to a healthy lifestyle, preferring an active holiday, a traditional family holiday will be traditional.
How to arrange a family holiday?
The organization of family holidays is a troublesome business and largely depends on the type of holiday and traditions that have developed in the family. But there are moments that will be common for any festive event.
- First you need to decide what character will be wearing your celebration, you can even make a brief description of the family holiday, so as not to miss out on the preparation of a trifle.
- Now you should think about the treat. His choice depends on many factors - on the nature complex sophisticated dishes will be out of place, and for a birthday get off with a simple salad will not work. What you want to cook should be enjoyed by all family members, and if there are no such dishes, then ensure that everyone finds on the table your favorite food. It's a good idea to discuss with the housewives in advance what will be on the festive table and make a menu taking into account the expressed wishes. If you want to cook something new, then permission to experiment is also better to ask your loved ones, maybe after hearing the ingredients, half the family faints. Do not forget about the fruits - from your own dacha or from the store it does not matter, the main thing is that they are. As for the sweet, then you can also do with purchased cakes or a cake, but it's much better if it's a baked delicacy. And if the recipe for a cake or buns is passed from generation to generation is generally wonderful.
- Drinks are also an important part of family celebrations. Fans of strong alcohol should limit its consumption, because a family holiday is a way to strengthen family ties, to understand that you are not alone, its purpose is not alcohol consumption for a while. If there are children at the table, it is better to replace strong spirits with wine, and for small participants of the holiday to offer juices, cocktails, compote. Many people have a tradition of finishing a tea-party. therefore
take care of fresh brewing (preferably several types of tea), if the family has teeming beans, then this stage is best entrusted to them. - An important part of any holiday is entertainment. Their choice will depend on the type of celebration. At the family sporting holiday, the relay races, questions and riddles about sport, various sports competitions, active outdoor games will be a success. On a holiday of a different format, you can invite everyone to play a board game together, participate in contests. If the family has small artists, then it is worthwhile to arrange a mini-concert for them. Have the children prepare some number and show it at the party.