Ideally, we want families to come together frequently, which is why rituals like special goodbyes or weekly games nights can work well. Rituals bring families together and create moments of closeness. Reflecting on this family ritual of ours has helped me to think about how I can best support the families I work with to get the most out of their own rituals or even to create new ones.
It’s something we look forward to and my teenager still happily participates along with everyone else. Decorating the tree is something we do together in our house. Last year as we decorated the Christmas tree my eldest picked up an ornament and asked, “Is there any story with this one?” That simple moment highlighted for me just how powerful family rituals can be.
