With this present, you are sure to pass on a certain heritage to your grandchildren!
If there is one thing that is invaluable to grandchildren as they grow up, it is the things passed down from their grandparents. It can be a memory, a passion, a recipe, a piece of jewelry, a book or even a piece of furniture or a decorative object with sentimental value. More than a simple heirloom, they symbolize a link between generations, and which also tells the story of a family. In general, these objects and memories, often charged with emotion, help young people understand where they come from and feel close to their elders. However, it happens that some grandparents have nothing material to pass on to their grandchildren. However, this does not mean that these people have nothing symbolic to bequeath.
In the book “A thousand and one ideas for being a perfect grandparent” (First editions), the authors share a gift idea that all grandparents should give their grandchildren one day. It is a gift within the reach of the 15 million grandparents in France, which will deeply touch those who receive it: a box of words. Clearly, each time a grandchild is born, grandparents prepare a memory box for them in which they note amusing, moving and/or remarkable anecdotes over the years. A little “like a diary between you and your grandchild”summarize the authors in their book. Then, you will give him this unique box as a gift during a special event, for example on his 18th birthday.
In addition to anecdotes, you can also slip inside the box printed photos of your grandchildren or of a significant moment, illustrations or even the ticket to your first show that you went to see together. If your grandchildren are already grown up, it’s not too late to start the word box. It can make a very nice wedding gift or for their 20th anniversary. In any case, it is indeed a gift for life!