The Parks Family Traditions

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With the first chill of December, the holiday spirit fills the air, and families gather to reminisce over delicious meals, exchange heartfelt gifts and create joyful memories throughout the season. It is a season of tradition and ritual. Some will watch a favorite holiday movie. Others will bake a delicious cake using a grandmother’s treasured recipe. Humans crave security and a sense of belonging, and these purposeful routines strengthen family bonds, create cherished memories and instill a sense of family unity. It’s really never too late to start new traditions with your children or revive old ones. Family traditions are like glue. They hold the family together, communicate its values and tell its unique story. The Parks family chooses

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