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November Is National Stories Month by Sheila Turner-Hilliard The holiday season is upon us. It’s a season for traditions, from favorite family recipes and special trips to the perfect gift and the magic of making memories. And even though year after year, we tend to get caught up in all the hustle, bustle and shopping frenzy, at the end of the day, we all agree that the time spent with family and friends is what it is truly all about. Family traditions and the stories behind them hold a special place in our hearts, especially this time of year. And it’s the reason why November is Family Stories Month. This Thanksgiving, as you gather around the table to give thanks for your many blessings, take some time to listen to and share stories with your relatives, both young and old. Make your Thanksgiving extra special this year by asking family members to share some of their own special stories. A great place to begin is by going around the table and asking everyone to share a favorite story about their childhood. If they can’t
think of one, start with something easy like “What was your favorite cartoon growing up?” or “What is/was your least favorite subject in school?” Make sure to include even the youngest family members. There are many benefits to telling our stories. Sharing them with our kids helps them to feel a deeper, more personal connection with loved ones, especially the ones they may have never met. It also humanizes us in the eyes of a child. Kids love to hear stories from when their parents and grandparents were young. “Really, Mom, you used to want to be a chef when
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Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors
November 2021
