How to Help Others Enjoy your Genealogical Discoveries Brought to you in association with our partner, The Ellis Island Foundation . The Fun of Family Reunions One of the liveliest ways to share and celebrate your common heritage is to attend a family reunion. Sharing and laughing and eating and singing. Reunions can be anything from a small gathering at your family's house to a giant party at a football stadium. Obviously, you don't have to have thousands of relatives in order to have a reunion.
Small reunions can be as much fun as big ones.
Even a small party requires a lot of notice. And whatever date you choose, remember that it is 100 percent impossible to pick a date that will satisfy everyone. Mail out a packet of information. The invitation should be creative, promising a special family gathering, and maybe including a list of the people you've invited. Ask people to tell you if they'd be interested in attending, and if they know of other family members who should attend.