Recently, videotape has captured moments such as the birth of a child, first steps, graduations, birthdays, family gatherings, etc. Even more recently, digital cameras and other technology are becoming popular and accessible. One of the areas enabled by some of this technology is the search for the history of our ancestors using the Internet. In most families, there are favorite meals for holidays and individuals known for their expertise at producing these meals. Sometimes, there is sharing of holidays within a family.
Someone hosts one holiday and another family member, or side of the family, the next one, etc.
All varies with family circumstances and agreements. Sometimes one person does the cooking. Sometimes everyone brings a favorite dish. Some families have reunions once a year where a wealth of history can be shared and a sense of belonging to a family culture is strengthened. Many families, although not as many as in the past, have several generations living together.