The Book of New Family Traditions: How to Create Great Rituals for Holidays and Every Day [Paperback]

Meg Cox (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 17, 2003

Families will treasure this collection of rituals and traditions for many occasions, from such personal milestones as a child's first day of school or a teenager's new driver's license to mainstream holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries. Special celebrations in a warm family setting help foster self-esteem and creativity, open up communication channels, and may even entice older children to stay at the dinner table a little longer. Such cherished events can be as simple as a Sunday lunch orchestrated by the kids. Each ritual is inspired by those of real families. Their stories are shared, along with practical instructions on how to implement and tailor the ritual to one's own family. All it takes is organziation, imagination, and a willingness to resist outside interference for a few precious moments.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Meg Cox is a journalist, author and expert in family traditions. A former reporter for the Wall Street Journal, she writes for a wide range of magazines including Family Fun, Good Housekeeping, Parents, Cooking Light and Worth, and her corporate clients have included Pillsbury, Hallmark, and Merck & Co. Cox lectures frequently and writes a monthly newsletter on family rituals. She currently lives in Princeton, New Jersey, with her husband and son.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Running Press (April 17, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762414421
• ISBN-13: 978-0762414420
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.5 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #351,843 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Since I left the Wall Street Journal in 1994, I've been free to write about my passions. Those include quilting and family traditions. My latest book is a revised edition of The Book of New Family Traditions with twice as many rituals and celebrations as the 2003 original. Thousands of families loved the first edition and there is loads more to love: 15 craft projects, fresh ideas for using tech tools like smart phones in your rituals, and lots of new traditions, from house blessings to problem-solving rituals. Celebrate your tribe with fun, easy traditions from hundreds of families across the country. A section called Ritual Recipes shows how to invent your own traditions from scratch. Find out more at www.megcox.com

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars a joyfull and insightful reading experience! May 15, 2003

By Tracy H. Smith

Format:Paperback

This book of new family traditions is so reader-friendly and so comfortable to pick up and browse that I can hardly get my copy out of the hands of my co-workers...The presentation and style are perfect for the topic and the information presented is easy to digest and creative enough to encourage our own ideas on the topic. This book is ideal for new parents but even us older parents of teenagers. This should be on the bookshelf of every one who cares about family or has one and wants to celebrate that special and loving relationship!

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Something for every family May 7, 2003

By A Customer

Format:Paperback

I love this book! I found it at the library, and now I have to buy my own copy. It's got a variety of ideas for everyone- for example, for Winter Holidays- traditions for a Solstice Celebration, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa. And ideas for all ages from toddler/preschool age to graduation. And, most importantly, it explains why rituals are important in building a strong family- what the elements of a successful family tradtion are, and how you can create your own.

30 of 32 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended! June 5, 2003

By A Mom

Format:Paperback

This book is filled with so many wonderful ideas it's actually uplifting to read. And as you do, you get the feeling that no matter how busy your life is, there's a family ritual that's just right for you. If you want to discover simple, practical things you can do to enhance the texture of your relationships with your children, this is the book to buy. Meg Cox's creativity, vision, and committment to families ring through on every page.