FAMILY RELATIONSHIP / FAMILY TRADITIONS

FAMILY RELATIONSHIP / FAMILY TRADITIONS

 

 

Let’s talk about family traditions. What role do they play in each person’s life?

 

Nothing unites a family more as its traditions. They include different norms, ways of behaviour, customs and views. In some families these traditions are deep-rooted and passed from generation to generation. In others they arise spontaneously and then are kept alive year after year.

 

The role of family traditions can’t be overestimated. They set one family apart from another and make it close-knit. They give its members sense of importance, stability and support. They are of special significance for children. Traditions form their personality, enrich their inner world and make them more resistant to the difficulties of the outside world. And, of course, they leave memories for the rest of their lives.

 

When kids grow older and look back on their childhood they recollect how they decorated the Christmas tree with their parents or visited grandparents on holidays. These memories bring them a feeling of happiness, joy, love. Family traditions also set a good example of family relations for children. They are likely to introduce them to their own families in the future.

 

Despite the variety of family traditions they can be divided into two groups: those which are typical of most families and those which are unique and are found within any concrete family.

 

The first group of traditions may include celebration of family holidays and birthdays. This is one of the brightest traditions. It is associated with lots of fun, positive emotions, precious time spent in a family circle. It’s the perfect chance to show your love and care, express your true feelings and dedicate yourself to your nearest and dearest.

 

Another typical family tradition is sharing household shores. Dividing responsibilities is an essential part of a family life. It develops the sense of discipline and order in kids, makes them more independent and organized. They realize their importance and learn to take care of the other members of the family.

 

The tradition of family meals also serves a very important purpose – it unifies the family. It goes without saying that communication is the key to understanding. Although we live as a family, each member is on a different track through life. Spending time together over meals lets people keep in touch with each other. It provides an opportunity to gather together round the table and discuss the latest news, share experiences, interesting events, future plans.

 

Going out together is a good family tradition as well. It can be a picnic or camping, going to the cinema, theatre or circus, attending a concert or even having a trip abroad. The list of options is endless. The condition is one – keep together! This tradition will certainly add new colours to the family life and fill it with unforgettable moments and emotions.

 

The tradition of family rules contributes to a peaceful climate in a family. They help to achieve a balance between getting what family members want and respecting the needs of others.

They also make children and teenagers feel safe and secure.

 

In conclusion, I would like to say that family traditions undoubtedly play one of the most significant roles in a family life. They can differ from family to family, from country to country, but they have one common purpose – to strengthen family ties and create an atmosphere of friendship, happiness and love.

 

What will you ask your British friend about his or her family?

 

Do you have a small or an extended family? Whom do you take after in your family? What family traditions do you have?

 

FRIENDSHIP

 

MY FUTURE CAREER

 

HEALTHY WAY OF LIFE

1. Let's talk about a healthy way of life. What can we do to live a long and healthy life?

 

Who doesn’t want to live a long and healthy life? Scientists have travelled around the world searching high and low for a magical recipe of a long life. They found several places, called Blue Zones, where people enjoy extraordinarily long, healthy and happy lives. Researches came to the conclusion that a long and healthy life is no accident. Of course it all begins with good

DNA, but it also greatly depends on healthy lifestyle. If you adopt healthy habits, you may live to a decade longer.

 

Healthy diet is the key to a long and healthy life. We all know that vegetables, fruits and nuts are healthy. They contain important vitamins and microelements, like vitamin A that keeps our eyesight sharp, or vitamin C that helps us to fight infection. But unfortunately the temptation of fast food is very strong. It is so delicious, quick and convenient. What is more, it smells incredible. But it is no secret that junk food doesn’t provide any benefits, it is even harmful. Fizzy drinks and fast food can lead to obesity and other stomach problems. So eat less sugary, salty and fatty food, drink more herb tea and remember a wise proverb “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”.

 

If you want to remain physically active deep into your 80s, do regular exercises. You don’t need to be a professional sportsman to keep fit; even simple exercises like jogging and walking are beneficial for us. Exercises burn calories, develop muscles and make us feel more energized and active. You can also combine exercises with fun. Take up volleyball or other group sports, and you will make lots of friends.

 

Sleep is one more very powerful ingredient of a long, productive and happy life. Sleep helps you to restore energy, “recharge your battery” and simply rest. But it is also responsible for keeping your beauty alive, especially so called “beauty sleep” – time from 10 p.m. till 12 p.m.

Even Irish wisdom says “A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book”.

 

If you don’t pay attention to the above mentioned principles of healthy lifestyle, you may start suffering from different serious health problems.

 

But the most serious health problems of the 21^st century are addictions. Smoking and drinking shorten our life and definitely worsen its quality. These habits destroy our bodies.

 

They cause cancer, heart disease and cirrhosis. But these destroying habits ruin our society as well. People who are drunk often behave very violently: they start fights, steal things, and cause accidents on the road. That’s why we blame drinking and drugs for an increase in crime rate.

 

Unfortunately, very often we don’t value health until sickness comes. So be smart, don’t say “tomorrow” to the changes in your lifestyle, and say “today”

 

 

FAMILY RELATIONSHIP / FAMILY TRADITIONS

 

 

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