Eid Mubarak. We are in the period of Eid al-Fitr and Spring holiday, a time when the family gathers at home or in the club to meet their entire clan after a long absence.
The holidays are a great opportunity for reconnecting and maintaining family ties.
Here are some dos and don'ts to consider to navigate the gathering and leave happy without any accidents.
*Parent communication
If you have young children or even in the stage of adolescence/young adulthood, you must talk to them before the gathering.
The parents should talk about the importance of the assemblage, how to greet their elders with respect, how to look at them when greeting them, and how to be friendly with everyone as this is what god has commanded us.
It will make a difference with the children if these tips are said in a friendly way.
*Don't be a party pooper
Family gatherings are training for dealing with society, so they are an opportunity to deal with those who differ from you in many things without playing the role of a behavioral and moral evaluator.
Thus, you should avoid mentioning what you do and what you have achieved as well as don't criticize other family members and give harsh judgments and find faults in them.
*No negative conversations
Avoid negative conversations about high prices, wars, and disasters.
Eid is a joyous holiday and everyone already knows about the world news, therefore, try to be a source of positive energy and raise the morale of those present.
*Body without soul
Attending the family gathering is not about gathering bodies, but the attendees need to be present with their minds and souls as well.
Do not enslave yourself with the television or mobile device and rekindle with your family.
*Dish party
The family always gathers at the dining table on holidays, and if the gathering is hosted at an elder’s household the food should be served as a dish party in order not to burden them with making all the dishes.
The grown-ups and youngsters must participate in preparing the meal, the table cleaning procedure, and washing the dishes.
*Sweet memories
It is best to talk about sweet memories and exchange laughs at the table as well as take your time eating together, which is about affection and communication and not about consuming a meal.
*Children
If there are children at the gathering, it is preferable to bring gifts, sweets, or anything else that will bring them joy and happiness.
Eid Mubarak
Contributed by Yara Sameh
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