The year 2020 draws to a close, and we need to cherish our family traditions like no time before. These traditions help families to form a unique identity that works to bond everyone together. People feel a sense of comfort and security knowing they will be able to practice that tradition because it has become part of who they are.
Traditions are another nonverbal way to communicate to your family your love and respect for the group and specific activity. These family traditions create a sense of belonging, which many psychologists say, is just as important as food and water to a human being.
We want to feel part of a group, safe, secure, and full of joy. Family traditions check all those boxes when there is a collective belief to keep honoring them every year.
Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication.
He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.
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