NATIONAL DAY

Many of us are completely unaware of our ancestors and the lives they lived, yet they almost certainly went a long way towards shaping our habits, traditions and values today. Fortunately, the annually-celebrated Ancestor Appreciation Day gives people a reminder to learn more about those who came before us.The internet can be a wonderful tool when it comes to researching genealogy and various online resources will help you to find records of your familys history, learn about your ancestors and their way of life and even create a detailed family tree.Building a more complete picture of your relatives and their history can help to promote a greater appreciation for life and form a better understanding of the individual journey your family has been on.If nothing else, why not spend the day with your living relatives? Ask a few questions, let them tell stories and find out about previous generations that way.Were still researching this event.The information may be missing or incomplete. If youre the founder of this event, or if youd like to contribute some research, please get in touch!