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Ancestors Week

 * A modern North American Holiday established in 2018 celebrating one's ancestors during the third week in April.

Purpose
As many cultures have a holiday to remember their ancestors, this holiday too is a time to remember and be connected to those who went before.


 * Passing-on family histories.
 * Connecting youth to their past and rich histories.
 * Finding unity through looking back individual and group backgrounds.
 * Remembering loved-ones.
 * Celebrating family.

Celebrating

 * Sharing stories with family, friends, and strangers about one's own ancestors and their lives.
 * Experiencing one or more aspects an ancestor's life during the week.
 * Writing letters to ancestors to be saved or disposed of in sentimental ways (ie. burning, letter-in-a-bottle, tied to a balloon, etc.)
 * Picnics, visiting burial sites, or parties or dances resembling time periods of certain ancestors.
 * Many families gather to watch or read historic materials to help the new generation feel connected to their past.
 * Family Genealogy.
 * Visiting the elderly.
 * Unplugged, or electronics-free, outings.
 * Watching old movies or listening to old music.
 * Recording family stories
 * Posting about past family members on social media.
 * Looking through old family photo albums.

Similar Holidays

 * Qingming_Festival (Han Chinese)
 * Memorial Day (United States)
 * Day of the Dead (Mexico and other Regions)
 * Ancestry Day (Public holidays in Haiti)
 * Autumnal Equinox Day (Japan)
 * Bon Festival (Japan and other Regions)
 * Pitru Paksha (Hindu)
 * Family Day