Family Traditions

A goal that I have for this year is to have a family tradition of celebrating  more holidays, the little ones that usually get passed over. I just think it is a great way to add a little extra fun and excitement, as well as an opportunity to learn something more about that particular holiday.  It's a tradition that I definitely want to do with my children, but I really want to start the tradition now too for me and Sam.  So far I haven't managed anything with MLK day or Groundhog's day, but of course we'll  be celebrating Valentine's Day on the 14th, but I also want to celebrate President's Day on the 16th. Nothing big, just perhaps picking one of our nations' presidents and learning a little something about them, or the origin of how this holiday began. I guess the inspiration behind this idea of celebrating the lesser publicized holidays is my desire to focus more upon the positive, to find reasons to laugh and celebrate, even in little ways more often.  And to keep the mind active through learning, creativity, and also knowing more about our country's heritage, and most of all having fun and creating a unique tradition that can lead to many memories.