Every family has its own traditions, which are honored and respected over the generations. My family also has a number of practices that are very meaningful, beautiful and interesting. Some of the traditions that we follow from generation to generation are dinner together, the tea night and Sunday party, celebrating birthdays of our family members and celebrations of national events. As I said that one among these traditions is the dinner and nightly tea, we usually combine them together. Unfortunately, the way of life today does not allow our family to gather all together for a dinner every day, and everyone who returns from work or school, can eat on their own. But no matter how late it was, there is always that specific time for the general gathering of the family. The nightly Tea Party has never been canceled.  As soon as the clock strikes eight, we all go to the kitchen. That is where we find the comfort seating area, the table and the comfortable bench in the corner of the kitchen. And on the table, gently lit by the colorful lamp shade is spread the usual tea set. The smell of our favorite hot tea, poured in the tea bowls, spreads all over the house. The tea bowls are arranged among a different variety of tempting sweets. Usually on Sundays our kitchen table reigns rich cakes and plenty of sweets that are usually not there on the weekdays. Slowly sipping tea, we share our impressions about the past day, listen to the advice of the elders in the family, and enjoy the flavor and quiet relaxation. I love these evenings. This soft light, warmth and comfort like a shield from the hassle of this life. Another tradition in our family, close to the previous one described, is gathering with all the relatives and friends on a Sunday evening after church. Usually we have about 30 people in our small house with only one living room, but we are gathering together any way. One family is my cousins nine people total, and my mom’s best fr