Family is more than its description in a definition, it is a meaningful connection and all the experiences shared together. A family bond is incredible and unbreakable.
“The Family is one of nature’s masterpieces. George Santayana”
Monday the 13th of April is International Family Day following Good Friday making it a Long Weekend. The extra day off was meant to give families more quality family time together and to allow them to go on vacations with friends and family. This year of course most of the world is on lockdown so we thought we will give you some ideas of fun things to do during lockdown to celebrate Family Day:
- Make a family breakfast
- Do a family art project
- Bake cookies or a cake
- Have a family picnic
- Draw a family tree
- Write your family story and perform a play
- Go through old photos and videos
“Families are the compass that guides us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights, and our comfort when we occasionally falter. Brad Henry”
- Have a treasure hunt
- Plant some seeds or trees
- Play card games or board games
- Build paper aeroplanes
- Play hide and seek
- Dress up and take fun family pictures
- Build a birdfeeder or birdhouse
“Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a Family, whoever you are, you need one. Jane Howard”
- Draw chalk pictures on your driveway or sidewalk
- Create snacks with weird ingredients and play a food challenge
- Try a new skill like juggling
- Plan your next family holiday and activities
- Cook dinner together
- Make shadow art with your hands
- Video call family members around the world
“Family is not an important thing, it’s everything. Michael J. Fox”