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How families can simplify meaningful traditions

My family does this big anniversary dinner every year for my grandparents and it's become this elaborate production that stresses everyone out and my grandparents keep saying they just want something simple but we all keep making it bigger because we think that's how we show love and care.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Sometimes the energy spent creating the perfect tribute drowns out the quiet presence the moment actually calls for.

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“Where Are You with Ceremony and marking time?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.