{"id":2515,"date":"2025-11-26T02:46:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T02:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themagnoliacompany.com\/blog\/?p=2515"},"modified":"2025-12-03T14:14:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T14:14:43","slug":"the-sanctity-of-the-family-table","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themagnoliacompany.com\/blog\/the-sanctity-of-the-family-table\/","title":{"rendered":"The Sanctity of the Family Table"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

And 4 Holiday Family Traditions Your Children Can Pass Down<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>There\u2019s Something Special About The Family Table.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Particularly when you pull out the extension, grab the extra chairs, and cram everyone around for those precious holiday meals.\u00a0 Family meals become their own unique thing over time.\u00a0 One family tradition that we just finished was our annual turkey fry the Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day.\u00a0 It is always so fun to welcome the all of the young adults back to our home who we remember back when they were 10 to 12 years old.\u00a0 Now\u2026.all of these young ones are in their late 20\u2019s and oh so much has changed.\u00a0 It makes us so happy to visit with them as they share what they are up to in their jobs and personal lives! We look forward to frying up the turkeys \u2013 3 in total this year as all of the guest bring their favorite Thanksgiving dish to share with the crowd.\u00a0 It is definitely one of our favorite events of the year!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The family table is the one thing capable of bringing together all of your kin for a precious annual ritual that reminds us we always have someone in our corner, no matter how far away we go.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As times change, children grow into the people they were always meant to be.\u00a0 Eventually, they\u2019ll go and create families of their own.\u00a0 The family table is your opportunity to give them memories that will last a lifetime and then some, as they pass down traditions to their children.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The traditions that last are the ones that involve the whole family, especially the kid!\u00a0 Looking for some memorable traditions this holiday season?\u00a0 We\u2019ve got you covered!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Create a Centerpiece Together<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The food at the table is what brings us together, but creating something special is a unique experience by itself!\u00a0 Everyone, no matter their age, can participate in the tradition of making the table centerpiece.\u00a0 Young kids can go find the prettiest leaves and place them down the middle of the table.\u00a0 Older kids can get crafty with pinecones or make a wreath with fresh foliage and branches.\u00a0 Make candles, add photos, get as creative as you can!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want a way to shake this up year to year?\u00a0 Come up with a theme by pulling a few words out of grandpa\u2019s favorite hat.\u00a0 Some word bank ideas to get you started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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