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Spend Family Day Spreading Love and Happiness

Spend Family Day Spreading Love and Happiness

Where I was born, there was no holiday called Family Day. However, after moving to Ontario last year, the extra day off prompted me to look up what it is – a holiday dedicated to spending time with family members and loved ones. It reminded me of the times I lived with my family in a supportive environment. Ironically, due to the abundance of love, I took my family for granted that they would always be around and I often prioritized other things like work and friends. Now, living in Ontario with a 12-hour time difference from my family, I realize that spreading love to family should never be the last thing on my list. Don’t wait; start spreading love and happiness with your family so you won’t look back years later with regret but rather with fond memories.

5 Ways to Spread Love on Family Day

Put down your phone and spend quality time together

For one day, put down your phone and stop scrolling through social media. Dedicate your undivided attention to your family. Whether it’s having a meal together, going for a walk, playing games, or engaging in shared hobbies, focus on being present and enjoying each other’s company.

Show appreciation

When I was younger, I found it hard to show appreciation to my family members because I took their care and warmth for granted. But gradually, I learned that time moves on, people move, and circumstances change. Don’t treat the love you receive as a given. Show appreciation by giving hugs, saying thank you, and telling them how much you love them.

spread love on family day

Create memories

Use this day as an opportunity to create lasting memories together. Consider planning a special outing, trying a new activity, or revisiting favorite family traditions. Capture these moments through photos or videos to cherish in the future. Read things to do on Family Day 2024 to get more ideas.

Acts of kindness

Show love through acts of kindness and thoughtfulness. This could involve doing something special for each family member, such as preparing their favorite meal, offering to help with chores, or surprising them with a small gift or gesture of affection. Or you could choose to do a kind act of giving together outside of the house like picking up litter, visiting neighbours with baked goods, hosting a dinner, volunteering, or cleaning out a closet and donating the items to charity.

Communicate with your family

Foster open communication and strengthen family bonds by engaging in meaningful conversations. Use this time to share stories, dreams, and aspirations, as well as to address any challenges or concerns as a family unit. Being there to listen and support one another can deepen the connections between family members. You can also use this time to reach out to distant relatives with a group video call or simply send emails or texts to family you don’t get to see in person very often.

As Family Day approaches, let’s embrace the opportunity to strengthen our bonds with our loved ones. Despite the miles that may separate us or the busyness of our lives, let’s remember that love knows no distance and that our family is our greatest treasure.

Read more ideas about spreading love to family on our blog or try these articles:

International Family Day – Daily Giving Ideas that Support Families

How to Spread Love Through Giving with Your Family

Angela Chan
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As a dedicated marketing and communications specialist, I firmly believe in effective communication's power to connect with people across diverse channels. That's why I've embraced the platform of Blog365, where I strive to spread happiness and positivity to people around the globe through my writing. Beyond my professional endeavours, you'll often find me on the yoga mat, seeking balance and serenity amidst life's adventures.

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