Throughout the year we celebrate many different holidays on the calendar by tradition.  One of the definitions of tradition in the Webster Dictionary is “A time-honored practice or a set of such practices.”

In February children create Valentines for their classmate out of lace and red construction paper.

On St. Patrick’s Day children hear stories of leprechauns and search for four leaf clovers.

At Easter children search for eggs left by the Easter Bunny and join their families for church in new dresses and suits.

On the Fourth of July families celebrate independence with barbeques while children enjoy juicy watermelons, running through sprinklers, and watching fireworks at night.

October is a time for children to hear spooky stories, dress in costume, and trick-or-treat for candy from neighbors and

friends.

At Thanksgiving children fight over the wishbone and save room for extra pumpkin pie.

During Hanukah children spin dreidels, light the menorah, and gather to hear the retelling of the story of how one day’s worth of oil lasted for eight days and nights.

So we celebrate these days on the calendar with our children in tow.  Let’s celebrate Election Day in some special way. Bring your children to the polls and take time to talk about what is going on. Let them know that Election Day is a special holiday because it is about making change for the future, not just celebrating the past. Make celebrating Election Day a tradition for your family.

What a powerful gift to pass on to your children!!!!