Daily writing prompt

Write about a few of your favorite family traditions.

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One of my favorite family traditions happens twice every year in our native village.

It is a special gathering where only women—especially married women—from our extended family come together to perform a ritual. What makes this tradition unique is that it doesn’t involve just our immediate family. It includes all the family branches that originated from my great-grandfather’s lineage. Even families who separated into different households generations ago still return for this ritual.

People travel from faraway places just to attend. No matter how busy life becomes, this tradition pulls everyone back to the roots.

For me, this gathering represents more than a ritual. It is a reminder that we are all connected, regardless of distance or time. It strengthens family bonds, maintains harmony, and keeps our ancestral relationships alive.

In today’s fast-paced world, where families often drift apart, having such a tradition feels truly special. It’s a quiet yet powerful way of saying: we still belong to each other.