There’s a saying: “Tradition is just peer pressure from dead people.” I don’t know if I’d go that far. But many of my family traditions once had federal laws—the Indian Acts—that banned them until the 1970s-1990s. Upholding our traditions feels more like an act of rebellion than conformity, so maybe I’m biased when it comes […] More
When the children on the paternal side of my family were born, my Father’s Mother would come to stay with each of her daughters or daughters-in-law for the time just before birth and a month after—or longer if needed. Grandma Sally helped out with the newborn baby, household chores, and caring for any older children. […] More
The thing about living is, no one gets out alive. Knowing when you’ll die isn’t something most people experience. But some have a better idea than others due to illness. A young man looking at his own mortality turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback. DyinInsideAndOut asked: “AITA for writing in […] More
Finding the right name for your first child is always a challenge. Even for people who had their first born’s name chosen more or less their entire life. However, they may grow up to discover that their partner might have had other ideas when it came to names. And even though it’s not their decision […] More
The holidays are a busy time with so much to plan. As much as everyone loves the festivities, sometimes the calendar gets a little too full. So sometimes some plans have to be rescheduled. That can put many relationships in a tough position. Redditor Miserable-Light-3444 wanted to discuss her experience and get some feedback. So naturally, […] More
Family traditions continue through generations because they are important and preserve a legacy. However, one teenager held a specific sacred tradition that she felt was violated through circumstances, and now her mom is dealing with the consequences. It all started with a trip to the pumpkin patch. When things went south afterward, the mother sought […] More
Everyone has their own way of remembering their loved ones who have passed away, and some even make it an annual tradition to celebrate their memory either on their birthday or the day of their death. Those who refuse to respect the importance of these remembrance days deserve serious side-eye, agreed the “Am I the A**hole?” […] More
Family heirlooms can cause a lot of jealousy and tension in family’s unless there’s an established tradition for passing the heirloom on. But if a sibling demands the tradition be thrown out the window just because they want the heirloom, is the rightful recipient wrong when they say no? A young widow pondering that question […] More
I’ve heard “tradition” described as “peer pressure from dead people.” It’s an amusing and apt description, but some of that pressure to uphold traditions comes from the living. A new father who doesn’t want to be forced to follow a family tradition turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback. Lucky-Indication-928 asked: […] More
Wedding traditions vary from country to country and culture to culture. Some of the more common ones in the United States are brides wearing white, tossing the bridal bouquet to the single women in attendance to see who will be next to marry, a first dance for the bridal couple, cutting the cake and feeding […] More
Even though some wedding traditions, such as jumping the broom or a father giving their daughter away have somewhat antiquated origins, many couples proudly continue to carry them on. As the meaning behind these traditions may have also evolved, and hold special meaning to brides and grooms. However, many contemporary brides and grooms don’t feel […] More
Weddings are often full of tradition and special requests. Some special requests bring that little extra touch of joy to the occasion. But sometimes miscommunication can cause a lot of chaos for the happy day. Once feelings are hurt, the glow begins to fade. Now everyone may have to attend an event together with hard […] More
