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Family is the most important unit of the society, family is no doubt having a high amount of influence on people in the society on a whole. Wether the family Influence them positively or negatively regardless we always see the effects on them.
There are many similar traditions of family all around the world and most of them are deeply influenced by culture, history and place.
Let's talk about tradition of food in families all around the world.
Food ( feeding ) is very essential part of we humans, in fact we can't do without it, just as we can't live without breathing or Air, we can't also do without feeding, and believe me feeding times are happy times lol,
I love eating, I have several meals or food I regard as my favourite but Beans and any other food combined with beans is definitely capable of making me happy.
For example in some countries around the world like ITALY:
SUNDAY LUNCH: in Italy for example has a long standing tradition of families gathering on Sunday for a long leisure lunch, which usually features some popular dish like Gelato, pastas , meatballs and several other dishes.
This is usually one of the most important tradition in Italy, they eat together, celebrate and chat all through the time.
Thanks Giving in the USA:
Usually In the United States, Thanksgiving dinner is a beloved family tradition, in fact almost every family observes this. Here is how Thanksgiving happens:
The Families gather together just to share a large meal, often featuring turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie. Trust me food is usually very sweet whenever you have people you are fond of or familiar with, eating with you.
Another examples of another tradition around the world is the:
Christmas Eve Dinner (Poland): In Poland, Christmas Eve dinner (also known as Wigilia) is a cherished family tradition. Families gather together to share a meatless meal, this meals usually features traditional dishes like pierogi, carp, and makowiec (poppy seed cake).
Family members grow bonds all through the process of feeding.
Now let's go to Asian countries:
Sharing food from a central platter or a very big Tray containing all the food usually done in (China)*:
This is a Chinese culture:
The food is served from a central platter, and everyone shares from it, symbolizing unity and togetherness.
Apart from these, the method of eating together makes the family bond stronger.
Eating with chopsticks (Japan): In Japan, eating with chopsticks is a traditional and cultural practice that promotes mindfulness and respect for food. Family comes together also to eat with joy
How is Family dinner Here In Nigeria?
In Nigeria, we have a lot of diverse groups and Norms. Although majorly families do eat together, a typical example of that is my tribe, the Yoruba: family dinner is very important and eating together shows unity and togetherness. Dinner Time is always Joy time.
The same goes with My family we do eat our Food together, in exception of maybe at night when our dad was still working in a very far away place, we the children and our mum have no options than to eat together and Whenever dad comes, my mum serves him food specially. Although over the years, he got a shop at The Hometown and the family dinner became frequent.
Do I prefer we eat together?
My answer is yes, this is because, it is usually during dinner we sometimes presents our issues to our parents, and we sometimes bond more. Personally I would love my own family to be at one big dinning table we where we share things together in joy and happiness.
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