National Visit Your Relatives Day 2025

Thinking back I recall all of my relatives who have passed away and wistfully remember various vignettes of them. I recall the last reunion held by my cousin Fritz Jolly and the joy it brought to me personally and just how many of those who are there are no longer with us, including good ole Fritz himself ...

Today is National Visit Your Relatives Day.

It is held each May 18 and dedicates itself to spending time with family and attempting to cherish each and every moment.
 

In our busy workaday worlds we sometimes forget what is most important. Mingling with family is right up there at the top of those possibilities. It is how we stay rooted in our various cultures and remember our traditions.

Showing appreciation for those who stood by us no matter what, encountering and interacting with siblings, cousins, and others, and simply appreciating having a family with whom to visit are the impetus of this day.

Bringing the family together is an admirable pursuit. The quality and quantity of counters diminish over time as we all grow older and cultivate idiosyncratic aspects which may or may not mesh.

So happy National Visit Your Relatives Day and I hope you get out there and make the best of what you have in relative company while you still have them to enjoy.