{"id":1382,"date":"2017-12-19T19:57:16","date_gmt":"2017-12-19T19:57:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thefhguide.com\/blog\/?p=1382"},"modified":"2020-12-14T14:20:58","modified_gmt":"2020-12-14T14:20:58","slug":"give-the-gift-of-family-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thefhguide.com\/blog\/give-the-gift-of-family-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Giving the Gift of Family History"},"content":{"rendered":"

Because I am passionate about family history, and because it is Christmas-time, I searched “family history gifts” on Google. There were about 3,870,000 results in 0.62 seconds!\u00a0 \u00a0This information leaves no question in my mind that people\u00a0love to give family history gifts!\u00a0 These gifts bless lives all around the globe – they \u201ckeep on giving,\u201d and can truly make a significant difference in someone else’s life.\u00a0The Family History Guide is such a gift – a present \"\"that my family and I\u00a0 will be sharing with others for Christmas this year.\u00a0 And…it is absolutely free! We love giving the\u00a0website address\u00a0 www.thefhguide.com<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0to anyone and everyone!<\/span><\/p>\n

In the “Service Activities”<\/a>\u00a0 section of the Family History Activities for Youth page is the suggestion to take giving the gift of The Family History Guide<\/em> a step further – by including a gift of your time:
\nY6-02:\u00a0Use The Family History Guide<\/i>\u2014<\/span>
\nYou can help others learn to do family history by using The Family History \"\"Guide.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is truly a gift from the heart and can make all the difference for others as you help them begin or continue a successful and enjoyable family history\u00a0journey.\u00a0 Check out the\u00a0trackers<\/a>\u00a0to help chart progress, and learn even more about them in these blog posts:\u00a0\u00a0What’s New in the Online Tracker<\/a>\u00a0and Using the Online Trackers With Your Family.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

You will find more ideas for giving the gift of family history on The Family History Guide’s Activites Page on the tabs “Service Activities” for families,<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0singles,<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0youth<\/a>.\u00a0 Here is a free gift idea is found in the\u00a0family service activities<\/a>\u00a0section:<\/span><\/p>\n

F6-03:\u00a0Do a Family History Interview<\/i>\u2014<\/span>
\nRecord, transcribe and post the interview on FamilySearch Memories.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read about our family’s experience using a\u00a0Family History Center Story Room<\/a>\u00a0to record\u00a0grandparent’s stories (call ahead for the nearest\"\" center and to make sure\u00a0they have this\u00a0option).\u00a0 The 52 stories Project<\/a>\u00a0is a fantastic gift that you can give each week of the year.\u00a0 How could these personal gifts not be received with gratitude? I think they are the best kind of gifts at Christmas or anytime!<\/span><\/p>\n

In an article entitled\u00a05 Ways to Give the Gift of Family History,<\/a>\u00a0 there are gift ideas shared that cost some money, but you may consider (like I do) a journal, family history photo blanket, family history puzzle,\u00a0 magnets, or family calendar to be worth the price.\u00a0 With\u00a03,870,000 resources on Google for family history gift giving and your creativity, this Christmas just might be one of the best ever!<\/span><\/p>\n

In a RootsTech 2017 presentation<\/a>, Rhonna Farrer advised: \u201cBe thinking of ways that you can\u00a0\u2026\u00a0get [genealogy] in the hands of your family, this brings history and your story to life.\u201d What <\/span>family history gifts will you be giving this year?<\/span><\/p>\n

More ideas:<\/span><\/p>\n

Two Fun Ideas for Family History Christmas Gifts<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Family History Gift Ideas on Wiki<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

16 DIY Family History Gift Ideas <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Practical Genealogy Gifts for Modern Family History Lovers\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n