Raising A Family

In my early twenties I had the opportunity to live in Venezuela for 18 months. While there I was able to take part in some of their fun traditions for the holidays. A fun New Year’s day activity is to eat a handful of 12 grapes in the 12 minutes leading up to midnight on New Year’s eve. For each grape you eat, you have to set a goal for the new year. The number twelve represents the twelve months of the year and the potential the new year brings in for change. I’ve been home for 8 years now and have faithfully eaten my grapes each year!

So, run to the store, grab a bag of grapes and try out this tradition as a family. It’s a great way to get your kids involved in the setting of some family and personal goals.