{"id":226,"date":"2022-09-21T02:56:11","date_gmt":"2022-09-21T02:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dateandkale.com\/?p=226"},"modified":"2022-09-21T02:56:25","modified_gmt":"2022-09-21T02:56:25","slug":"what-is-a-family-reunion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dateandkale.com\/what-is-a-family-reunion\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is A Family Reunion &#8211; What To Expect + Planning"},"content":{"rendered":"<nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s no doubt that family reunions are a special time. They provide an opportunity for relatives who may not see each other often to come together and catch up on what&#8217;s been going on in each others&#8217; lives. But if you&#8217;ve never attended or hosted a reunion before, the thought of what goes into planning one can be daunting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t worry, though &#8211; we&#8217;re here to help! In this blog post, we&#8217;ll discuss what is a family reunion, what to expect when you attend one, and how to go about planning your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Family Reunion?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A family reunion is a gathering of family members who have been apart for a period of time. This can be due to work, school, or other commitments. Reunions provide an opportunity for families to catch up with each other and create new memories. Another reason families have reunions is to celebrate a special event, such as a milestone birthday or anniversary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Expect When You Attend a Family Reunion?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you attend a family reunion, there are a few things you can expect. First, you will likely catch up with relatives you haven&#8217;t seen in awhile. This is a great time to exchange stories and update each other on what&#8217;s been going on in your lives. You may also have the opportunity to meet new family members, if there are any.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing you can expect when you attend a reunion is to eat good food! Family reunions are often potluck style, so there&#8217;s sure to be something for everyone. And of course, no family reunion is complete without some games and fun activities. This is a great way to get everyone interacting and laughing together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Do People Have Family Reunions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of a family reunion is to reconnect with relatives and to catch up on news.&nbsp;Family reunions are popular because they provide an opportunity to enjoy the company of people who care about you and whom you might not get to see very often. In addition, family reunions can be a lot of fun! They offer an opportunity to eat good food, play games, and create lasting memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When Are Family Reunions Held?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family reunions are often held annually, on holidays, or on special occasions such as anniversaries.&nbsp;Many families choose to have their reunion during the summer months when school is out and people are more likely to have vacation time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another common time to schedule a family reunion is around Thanksgiving or Christmas because relatives are often off from work and able to travel. However, you can really hold your reunion whenever works best for your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Hold A Family Reunion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reunions are typically held at a family member&#8217;s home, a rental hall, or a campground.&nbsp;Other popular places to host a reunion include state parks, beach resorts, and theme parks.&nbsp;When deciding on a location for your reunion, be sure to consider the needs of your attendees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you have elderly relatives who will be attending, you&#8217;ll want to choose a location that is easily accessible for them. If you have young children who will be attending, you&#8217;ll want to choose a location that has activities for them to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Family Reunion Activities and Games<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Activities at a family reunion may include games, sports, contests, and meals. Some of our favorites include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Tug of war &#8211; This classic game is a great way to get everyone interacting.<\/li><li>Water balloon toss &#8211; This activity is perfect for summer reunions. Just be sure to have plenty of towels on hand!<\/li><li>Scavenger hunt &#8211; A scavenger hunt is a great way to explore your reunion location<\/li><li>Family Feud &#8211; Family Feud is a fun game that can be played with large groups.<\/li><li>Karaoke &#8211; Karaoke is always a hit, no matter what age you are.<\/li><li>Movie night &#8211; Family movies are a great way to relax after dark and bond with your relatives.<\/li><li>Board games &#8211; Board game night is a popular way to spend an evening at a reunion.<\/li><li>Backyard football &#8211; Around Thanksgiving backyard football games are a fun way to get everyone moving.<\/li><li>Cookie decorating contest &#8211; Cookie decorating is a fun and tasty way to get everyone involved especially around the holidays.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1663728940313\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the purpose of family reunion?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The purpose of a family reunion is to reconnect with relatives and to catch up on news. Family reunions are popular because they provide an opportunity to enjoy the company of people who care about you and whom you might not get to see very often. In addition, family reunions can be a lot of fun! They offer an opportunity to eat good food, play games, and create lasting memories<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1663728944350\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What happens during family reunions?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>During family reunions you can find people of all ages playing games, mingling, and catching up with one another. Family reunions will typically have some sort of potluck style meal so that there is something for everyone to enjoy. And of course, no family reunion would be complete without some fun activities to get everyone laughing and interacting together.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1663728945204\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How long should a family reunion last?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Most family reunions last for a weekend but some can last up to a week. It really just depends on what works best for your family and what your budget allows.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1663728957299\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the best time of year to have a family reunion?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The best time of year to have a family reunion really varies depending on what works best for your family. Many families choose to have their reunion during the summer months when school is out and people are more likely to have vacation time. Another common time to schedule a family reunion is around Thanksgiving or Christmas because relatives are often off from work and able to travel. However, you can really hold your reunion whenever works best for your family.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s no doubt that family reunions are a special time. They provide an opportunity for relatives who may not see each other often to come together and catch up on what&#8217;s been going on in each others&#8217; lives. But if you&#8217;ve never attended or hosted a reunion before, the thought of what goes into planning&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dateandkale.com\/what-is-a-family-reunion\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">What Is A Family Reunion &#8211; What To Expect + Planning<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"featured_image_src":null,"featured_image_src_square":null,"author_info":{"display_name":"DATE + KALE","author_link":"https:\/\/www.dateandkale.com\/author\/aj\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dateandkale.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/226"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dateandkale.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dateandkale.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dateandkale.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dateandkale.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=226"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.dateandkale.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/226\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":228,"href":"https:\/\/www.dateandkale.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/226\/revisions\/228"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dateandkale.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=226"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dateandkale.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=226"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dateandkale.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=226"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}