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Reconnect with the family this National Visit Your Relatives Day - schedule some time to catch up, have fun and create new memories!
Celebrate National Visit Your Relatives Day on May 18 by connecting with your family and friends! This special day was created in the late 1960s to recognize and appreciate the importance of spending quality time with those closest to us. Whether they live around the corner or across the country, take this opportunity to show them how much you care.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Late 1960s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of the holiday</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Visit Your Relatives Day was created to promote the importance of familial connections and spending time with loved ones.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Holiday Growth</div><div class='timeline-text'>Throughout the 1970s, National Visit Your Relatives Day gained national recognition and began being observed across the United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Technological Evolution</div><div class='timeline-text'>The advent of social media and video calling technology made it easier for people to reconnect with distant relatives on this day.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Increased Commercial Attention</div><div class='timeline-text'>Various companies began running campaigns and offering discounts to promote family reunions on this special day.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Holiday During Pandemic</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Visit Your Relatives Day was observed virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the importance of staying connected with loved ones.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a reunion</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your extended family and organize a reunion. Invite all your relatives from near and far, to spend the day together. You can plan activities, games, or just catch up with each other.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Plan a road trip</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Pack your bags and embark on a road trip to visit relatives you haven't seen in ages. Even if it's not that far away, it's the perfect opportunity to get the whole family together.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a movie night</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your relatives over for a movie night. Choose some classic family favorites, and make sure you have plenty of popcorn ready! This is a great way to relax and reconnect with each other.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Arrange a virtual gathering</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If some of your relatives are too far away to visit in person, arrange for a virtual gathering. Use video chat or set up group messages so everyone can join in on the fun.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Send care packages</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>You don't have to be with your relatives in person to celebrate National Visit Your Relatives Day. Send them care packages full of thoughtful gifts like cards, photos, homemade treats, or even just sweet handwritten letters.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It helps strengthen family ties</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Visiting your relatives is a great way to show them that you care and strengthen those family bonds. It's important to take the time to catch up with them, exchange stories, and find out what they've been up to since you last saw each other.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It creates long lasting memories</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>When you visit your relatives, you're creating moments that can be remembered and cherished for years to come. Spending quality time with the people who raised you or shaped who you are today can leave an indelible impression on both of you that will stay with you forever.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It teaches us about our heritage</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By visiting your relatives, you're not only strengthening ties within your family but also learning more about where you come from. You get an opportunity to discover family traditions, histories, and stories that have been passed down from generation to generation and are sure to keep them alive for years to come.</p></div></div>
National Visit Your Relatives Day is celebrated on May 18 every year. In 2024, National Visit Your Relatives Day will occur on a Saturday.
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