In the midst of all the Christmas shopping, Thanksgiving cooking and general holiday craziness going on, the National Day of Listening on Friday is a great tradition to institute that doesn't involve a lot of stuff. StoryCorps, a group dedicated to preserving oral history, is encouraging everyone to take an hour on Friday, November 28, to listen to someone tell their story. It could be an older relative, a neighbor or even your kid.
You can record the stories if you want, or just take the time to listen. What a great thing to do - instead of participating in the Black Friday madness and shopping frenzy, stay home and listen to someone.
Can you imagine the joy an older relative might feel if you asked them to tell you their story? And what a great way for kids to learn listening skills and learn more about life. Make Friday a listening day, instead of a shopping day. There is nothing to sort and recycle, no research to find out if it is safe and eco-friendly and no money to spend. Sounds like a perfect new holiday tradition to me.
[Via Lifehacker]
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