I won’t take credit for this one.
About 20 years ago, a friend of mine was talking about how difficult it had become to get the kids, grandkids, and in-laws together during the busy holiday season.
So they invented something called “Thanksmass.”
Instead of trying to squeeze everyone together between Thanksgiving and Christmas, they picked a weekend in the fall when everyone had a better chance of coordinating schedules.
This year, we found a beautiful spot tucked into a ravine near Yankton, South Dakota. We booked four cabins, watched movies, played games, cooked meals, argued, laughed, and, most importantly, were a family once more.
Sometimes, the best traditions aren’t the ones handed down to us. They’re the ones we create to keep the people we love connected.
What’s a tradition your family has that helps keep everyone close?
Share it in the comments. You might just inspire another family to start something special.
And thank you in advance!
BTW, two thumbs up for Midway Gulch Campground! Clean and classy all the way! 👍👍
