AMERICAN FAMILY DAY

American Family Day falls on the first Sunday in August encourages us to enjoy the waning summer rays with those dearest to us. Use this National Day to spend time with your family and make some memories that will last a lifetime.

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American Family Day encourages families to spend time with one another. Unlike some other familial holidays, the proclamation of the day discourages gift giving. Instead, the observance urges focusing on family relationships by having fun, relaxing, and catching up on the lives of family members.

In every conceivable manner, the family is a link to our past, bridge to our future. ~ Alex Haley

Sometimes we all need a reminder to focus on our family. We get caught up in the business of life. In fact, our busy lives sometimes prevent the whole family from getting together at the same time. American Family Day is the perfect time to check in on each other. Connecting with those who mean the most to us maintains our foundations. Even our newest family members need nurturing, so they continue to grow and blossom. The best gift we can give our families is ourselves.

There's only one thing more precious than our time and that's who we spend it on. ~ Leo Christopher

HOW TO OBSERVE AMERICAN FAMILY DAY

Enjoy time with your family! Here are a few ideas for your family gathering:

Play games outdoors or go for a walk.
Pick up some fresh fruit together.
Visit grandparents and bring them a picnic lunch.
Take an art class together.
Tour a museum.
Try out a new recipe and get the whole family involved in the cooking.

Share your family gathering and the activities you do on social media using the hashtag #AmericanFamilyDay.