They go to family reunions to find out about their families and about themselves, hopefully bettering their lives. Reunions give people a sense of belonging and give younger people a chance to learn from older relatives and explore their family roots. Because people are so busy, summer is popular for reunions, with more than 90 percent held in June, July and August.
Many families tie the reunion into a family vacation.
With an average of 40 people per reunion, the food served needs to appeal to a range of tastes. Portable picnic fare is a sure-fire winner, especially with easy and tasty family recipes. Relatives, extended family and friends really looked forward to tasting such favorites year after year. Even if picnics are held at a private home, refrigeration can pose as great a problem as at a public picnic area. Plan to tote perishables in a well-stocked ice chest.