Family Tradition Enthusiasts Gifts

"The Flying Wallendas at home"

A chip off the old block

Couple whose last unmarried daughter has just accepted an offer.

"O young, naive one...you must know the golden rule of the kitchen. To avoid the mother of all disrespects...never criticize the cooking of a family elder."

'A religious zealot denounces a toaster for working on the Sabbath'

"Gracie, today I'm teaching you a Bermudez family tradition...passed down from generation to generation! Vamonos! Out! Now!"

"Take the off this minute, young lady."

"When I was young, we personally prepared all the food for each and every meal!"

'He spoke his first words today Serge - 'ello. . . ello. . . ello'!'

"One day you can participate in Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day as a parent."

'Let's open presents Christmas Eve AND morning. That way Christmas lasts for TWO days.'

"So, are you predicting an early spring?"

"Can you tell me the story again about how you swiped right on Dad?"

"My dad was really good at showing me how to throw poo. He was just never any good at explaining exactly why I should be throwing it."

'My father carried this sign before me, as did his father before him.'

Tyler missed the old days before his parents used behavioral tracking software.

Shavuot - Like!

Lore and legend of the Pennypackers

"It was our grandmother's wedding dress—we had her exhumed so you could wear it."

"I'm pretty sure your grandma's secret apple pie recipe is not considered an unauthorized classified document."

'Are you on any medication other than your Grandma's chicken soup?'

Maternity nurse presenting newborn baby with big nose to father with big nose.

'What do you mean, you don't want to dry grapes in the sun for dessert wines, like your father? He's a big success--and only 32!'

"Mom, Dad – I’d like you to meet Edna."

"Thank you for coming with me. This is a sacred family tradition."

"When I moved here after your mother passed... The first thing I did was make this altar...so I could pray for her. But your father said, 'Just no photos.'"

Christening

"I can tell you that's not the version of Uncle Sam that I grew up with."

"Dad...how do you know when to stop?"

"I found my great aunt Irma's delicioso roast turkey recipe!"

"It's not fair, mum. He just waits for me to finish, and then just says 'Ditto'."

"Son, once your grandma wore these shoes. I wore them after her, and now I will give them to you because I think they fit your dresses perfectly."

"Mom does this for everyone's birthday, if you don't applaud, no dessert for a week."

'The first one didn't work. I need another goodnight kiss.'

'This one is better. No needles on the carpet.'