15 Unique Family Tradition Ideas You'll Love
From TikToks to Sunday walks, find a tradition that is as fun as your fam.
From breaking out the holiday decorations the second the Thanksgiving leftovers have made it into the fridge to sledding competitions during the first snow of winter, every family has their traditions, big or small. If your family is looking to add more annual fun and games to your holiday season, we've rounded up tons of ideas you and your kids will love. Don’t forget to take photos of your activities and add them to your Monthbooks, Yearbooks or Classic Photo Books! This way, you can relive your best family moments again and again.
And after all that time spent on finding the right holiday cards and presents, and time spent at parties and around the table with friends and family, it's no wonder your camera roll is filled with sweet shots of you and your family (especially after it took you 10 minutes to get the perfect shot). Don't let those pics get lost in your phone, print them in a holiday-themed photo book (print them in a high-quality Layflat photo book and add blank text pages to create a personalized gift), or hang them on your wall with Canvas Wall Tiles. And if you love saving your favorite memories from every month, print 30 pictures each month with a Monthbooks subscription.
Some people are trained in musical talents, while others don’t have a musical bone in their bodies, but all families can enjoy a music night. Plan for a weekly or monthly night where someone shows off their piano skills or, for the more tone-deaf, simply turn on some tunes and sing and dance along.
This tradition comes in many forms for different families, but the idea is the same. When someone has a birthday, put a special birthday plate (or bowl) in front of them for their birthday dinner. Then everyone else in the family has to go around and share their favorite memories and reasons why they love the birthday honoree so much. This also works if your kids are going through a rough patch. Use any night as an excuse to use the birthday plate so the littles can feel extra special.
Talking as a family is one of the best ways to strengthen relationships. At the dinner table, ask everyone to express their highs and lows of the day (or call it your rose and thorn). This tradition is a great way for parents to know where their kids are at as they share more about their lives.
Little kids will love a family cheer or saying as they grow up and learn more about how important family ties are in life. This can be something you tell your children before bed, or as you drop them off for school each morning. You can also make it into a cute wall tile for all to see!
Game night is great for families of all ages and sizes because the possibilities are endless. Find a day of the week that works for your family, and plan for a game night that reflects how much fun you are when you’re together. If you have older children, put a little money on the table to make things even more competitive.
Let’s be honest, crafts are fun no matter how old you are. If you have little ones, consider a craft that is cheap and easy. For families that have teen or young adult children, find a craft that helps them improve their life skills, such as repainting or reupholstering.
This is a great way to teach families to work together and to have gratitude. Find some local service projects in your community, and plan for a monthly day of service.
Cooking is a great tradition that doubles as a life-long skill. Assign your children different nights of the week to cook and encourage them to take risks and try new recipes!
Showing your family that you value education and reading is a great tradition that you will treasure forever. Take kids to the local bookshop or library and tell them to pick out a few books. You can do this once a week or once a month depending on how hardcore your reader tribe is.
Try a heritage night! If you have some French roots in your family, have a raclette cheese night. If you have Chinese heritage, do a dumpling dinner on New Year’s Eve.
Another great weekend activity: a day out in the yard. Simple games like frisbee or Spike Ball can bring your family together and be an excellent tradition to stay healthy and active.
Families that dance together… get TikTok famous together? Even if you dance like you’ve got two left feet, the whole family can have a great time with a dance party or a TikTok dance night.
The changing seasons are always a great time to create new traditions. In the winter, try a virtual Santa visit, volunteer in your community or just drive around and see Christmas lights (and take great pictures!). In the summer, go swimming at a local lake or reservoir or have some weekly family BBQ’s.
Sundays are a great day for rest and relaxation with your family. If your family loves nature, get out and find a new walk each week, and bring the dog, too!
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