The best thing passed at the holiday table isn’t just the food that we share, but the stories that we tell.
When we gather around the table with friends and family, we often share stories about our lives and our memories from the past. As these stories are retold year after year and passed to new generations, they shape our family values, strengths, and traditions. For instance, lessons learned, bits of wisdom, and tales of perseverance—like a grandparent walking to school without shoes—teach resilience and character. Through these conversations, the narrative of our family begins to unfold, and our family culture slowly takes shape, revealing who we are and why we do the things that we do.
In an article for Advisorpedia, Nancy Amick and Chelsea Sellin discuss how family conversations can be the secret ingredient for your holiday family gathering.