Family tradition articles
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Egypt’s Family Tapestry: Weaving Resilience, Tradition, and Collective Triumph
In Egypt, the notion of family transcends the traditional Western concept of individualism, evolving into a tapestry of resilience, tradition, and collective triumph. In marking the UN’s International Day of Families, we celebrate the unique cultural fabric that has sustained the country through periods of adversity. Multigenerational Bonds: The Heart of Egyptian Society At the heart of Egyptian society lies a deep reverence for multigenerational bonds, where the wisdom of elders and the...
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Mother's Day traditions differ across the world — see how other families celebrate
It wouldn't be Mother's Day in the United States without the classic traditions Americans know best: large bouquets of roses and carnations, homemade cards, special outings, and accolades for moms near and far. When the holiday was first started in 1907 by Anna Jarvis to honor mothers, the day's event was at a Methodist church in West Virginia, where white carnations were reportedly distributed to those in attendance. President Woodrow Wilson in 1914 declared the second Sunday of May a national...
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Food for Families: A lifeline for Calderdale's struggling families
Jordan Baker, VSI Alliance, writes: Established at the start of 2023 by Lesley Maslen, Food for Families provides families and single parents struggling with the rising price of food in the Lower Valley with a nutritional home-cooked meal once a week and a well-packed food parcel to support them through the week. For one day a week, families don’t have to worry about their finances to eat or whether they can afford to switch the oven on because Lesley and the team have their back. VAC and VSI...