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November 27, 2017

Making Family History–Letters to Yourself

According to the production team of the Make History website, making family history is two-fold: 1) Make something new that documents, creates, or contributes to your family history, and 2) Make something of yourself that enhances or contributes to your family legacy. Check out these suggestions from the Make History  Website and on the list of fun ideas on The Family History...

Family History Activities
November 23, 2017

The Family History Guide and Missionary Work

There is no question what gift my husband, Scott, and I will be giving missionaries for Christmas this year. We love to give gifts that not only “keep on giving,” but gifts that can make a significant difference in someone’s life.  These gifts are priceless many are absolutely free! For a missionary (or anyone preparing for a mission), receiving a...

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November 23, 2017

Check out the “Early Mormon Missionaries” site!

The Early Mormon Missionaries Site contains a wealth of information – a lot of which has never before available to the general public. It reads: “During the century following the organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1830, almost 40,000 men and women served proselytizing missions. In their travels, they taught in 36 countries and spoke to...

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November 22, 2017

Rootstech Discovery Day 2018

Excerpts From LDS Church News Are you passionate about family stories? Do you have an interest in learning how to discover your roots? If so, the 2018 RootsTech Family Discovery Day is for you, and you can attend or watch live from anywhere in the world. RootsTech Family Discovery Day is a 1-day free event on March 3, 2018, designed to...

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November 15, 2017

Anytime Pie Night and Thanksgiving Party Games from The Family History Guide = Holiday Fun!

In many parts of the world, the Thanksgiving holiday is quickly approaching and anticipation is mounting for this perfect opportunity to make fun memories with our families. To add to the festivities, consider planning a  Pie Night to accommodate those family members who can’t make it to Thanksgiving day celebrations (but can join the family another day or time) or plan...

Family History Activities/Memories
November 9, 2017

Serving a Side Dish of Family Stories for Thanksgiving Dinner – or Any Time!

The Family History Guide Activities Section makes it easy to include family history fun in your Thanksgiving celebration. New activities you choose to do this year just may become traditions that make Thanksgiving day more fun, meaningful, and memorable for years to come.  Traditions are unique and varied wherever and whenever you find families celebrating a day of gratitude. What comes...

Family History Activities/Memories
November 4, 2017

Family History Activities – “I Do … and I Understand.”

Much has been written about the benefits of helping children and youth connect to their ancestors through family history activities. For example, research published in Emory University’s Journal of Family Life showed that children and teens who know stories about relatives who came before them show higher levels of emotional well-being and connection –  “Family stories provide a sense of identity through time,...

Family History Activities/Learning
November 3, 2017

Results of the Worldwide Indexing Event

Thanks to all who participated in the 2017 Worldwide Indexing Event on October 20–22! Read all about the Results of the WORLDWIDE INDEXING EVENT and stand in awe with us that over seven million new family history records will now be available on FamilySearch.org thanks to volunteers around the world! Check out additional information on the FamilySearch blog, and read about how “throughout the event, nearly...

Family History Activities/General/Technology
October 25, 2017

Planning A Family-History-Centered Family Reunion

The Family History Guide features a list of creative ideas and links to aid in planning your next family reunion. You will find them in the “Plan Ahead Activities”  section of the Family Activities page in the drop-down menu under “Misc.” This is a great “go-to” place to find a variety of ways to include fun family history centered activities in your reunion agenda....

Family History Activities
October 17, 2017

Fun Family History Activities to Create Connection

The Family History Guide Activities Section is a treasure house of ideas to create connection in the lives of those we love. In a blog post for FamilySearch, Rachel Coleman wrote:  “The United States celebrates October as National Family History Month and for good reason. Knowing, recording, preserving, and sharing our family histories can provide countless benefits to individuals, families, and entire societies....

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