What activities strengthen the family

The modern family is no longer the same as it was 50 years ago. And it's the exact opposite of the one that lived 100 years ago.

Family customs Many family traditions and customs Forgotten, because the life of an ordinary family has changed a lot in recent years. At the same time, many problems and troubles arose, which in the past were restrained by strong family ties.





Let's remember together. Russian family customswhich existed in Orthodox families. You may be able to follow some of these traditions.

What customs were observed before Orthodox families

1. Read books aloud
   Now in some families, parents still read aloud to children, but earlier this tradition extended not only to children. It was customary to study literature together, discuss it and express their assumptions and ideas.
   
   
   
   Instilling a love of reading in children is equally important. However, you should be careful not to impose on the child what he is not interested in. Try to find literature that will be interesting and informative for both of you.
   
   
2. We had family meals.
   This tradition is worth returning to family life. It allows you to hear each other and listen. And not in the way we usually do - in the hallway for 5 minutes, but thoughtfully and attentively.
   
   
   
   Only in this way you can feel the mood of your family and be aware of everything that is happening in the lives of children and spouse. Many people, even in the same apartment, completely lose touch with each other. This can lead to disputes and scandals.
   
   
3. Cooking dinner together.
   Previously, joint sculpting of dumplings or dumplings was a real family ritual. And branded recipes of family dishes were passed down from generation to generation.
   
   
   
   This united whole epochs, the family felt a cultural and spiritual connection with the past.
   
   
4. They were making pedigrees.
   We need bloodlines in order to stop being selfish and live only for our own pleasure. Only by realizing that there will be many more generations after you, and there were people before you, you can truly feel your connection with this world.
   
   
   
   
5. Preserving family heirlooms
   Do not throw away all the old things that have been passed down from generation to generation in your family. Even an antique granny crystal can be found in a modern kitchen.
   
   
   
   
6. Handwritten letters.
   Now all congratulations are sent through messengers or social networks. But how nice it is to have a card signed by a loving hand!
   
   
   
   
7. They kept diaries.
   Now this tradition is gradually returning, it is by putting our thoughts on paper that we can feel them well. In this way, we analyze our life and can bring harmony and order to it.
   
   
   
   
8. Taking a stranger into the family
   This tradition was called strange hospitality. She taught to respect not only relatives, but also strangers who travel or are in trouble.
9. Children play in the yard with other children
   Until 20 years ago, no one was sitting at home, having fun with their phone or computer from morning to night. Children began successful socialization from an early age. The result was an easy connection with people and in older age.
   
   
   
   
10. Make decisions at the family council
    Everyone in the family had the opportunity to discuss important decisions. In this way, parents taught children to make a single decision and negotiate.
    
    
    
    

It is possible that some traditions do not bring any benefit in our time, but still certain rituals can be taken into account. It is family gatherings and joint meals that will help to establish relations in the family.