The holidays are for spending time together, celebrating, and making memories. But with all the decorating, cooking, and gift-giving, it’s easy to miss the chance for meaningful moments. This year, try a tradition that helps your family connect on a deeper level.
Create Space for Real Conversations
Holiday gatherings can be busy and loud. Kids running around, adults catching up, meals being prepared—it’s easy to stay on the surface. Starting a tradition of intentional conversations can help your family connect in a more meaningful way.
Actually Curious is a simple way to bring people together. The questions in the game encourage understanding and openness. Use it to spark stories, share traditions, and connect across generations. Sitting around the table or the fire, you might learn something new about your family and create memories that last.
Ideas for Using Actually Curious During the Holidays
Here’s how you can use the game to add connection to your celebrations:
- Before Dinner: When guests arrive, give each person a question card. While waiting for dinner, let everyone ask their question and join in on the answers.
- At the Table: Put a question card on (or under!) each dinner plate as a conversation starter. Decide how deep you want to go. Or, scatter a few questions around the table as part of your tablescape.
- After Dinner: Start a new tradition with game night. Pick deeper prompts to explore gratitude, vulnerability, or shared experiences.
Why Empathy Traditions Matter
Holiday traditions focused on empathy can bring families closer. They build stronger relationships, improve communication, and make everyone feel like they belong. Whether you’re with immediate family, extended relatives, or chosen family, these moments help people feel seen and valued.
Make Empathy Part of Your Holiday
Want to try something new this season? Actually Curious can help you create a tradition of meaningful conversations. Pick the deck that fits your gathering:
- Our Future Edition: Great for family-friendly conversations with kids, teens, and adults.
- Culture Edition: Playful and light prompts to keep things fun.
- Starter Bundle Box: A mix of light and deep questions for intentional connection.
Order on our website by 12/17 with priority shipping to get it in time for Christmas, or head to Amazon for last-minute shoppers with two-day delivery.
