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Family People Reunions Relatives Share Members Photos Describing

Id ESLPod_0519_CN
Episode Id ESLPod 519
Episode Title Describing Family Relations
Title Describing Family Relations
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Family reunions are often "attended by" (with the participation of) relatives who haven't seen each other in years, or perhaps have never met. That's why a typical family reunion begins with "icebreakers," or social activities that are designed to help people introduce themselves and feel comfortable speaking to other people for the first time.

After doing icebreakers, the people at a family reunion often play games. These might be "board games" (games played on a table), card games, or sports, like baseball and volleyball. There is usually a lot of "storytelling," where people "reminisce" (talk about things that happened long ago) and share family stories.

Sometimes people share their old family photographs, asking relatives to help them "identify" (find the name of) who the people are and tell stories about them. Older family members may have more information about when photos were taken and how those individuals "fit into" (had a place in) the family. People who are interested in "genealogy" (the study of a family's past relations) might ask the oldest relatives to share everything they know about the family's history.

Family members might try to make a "family tree," or a large drawing showing how people are related to each other. Similarly, a "family map" can be used to show where family members live.

Many people take photos at family reunions, and sometimes there is a "photography session," where a professional photographer is hired to take pictures of everyone there. These photos are saved "for posterity" (for future generations).

Other family reunions are "less structured" (with fewer plans or activities), and people just spend their time eating, talking, and playing together. No two family reunions are "alike" (the same), because no two families are alike!

Topics Relationships + Family

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