That's a great ritual that your mom and dad have, PnT! I'm sure that it really sets a great mood for the rest of the evening!
We have a Friday night ritual of movies, pizza, and chicken wings around here! It started out when my wife worked on Friday nights, and it gave my step-son and I a "guy's night". It helped to bring he and I closer, which in turn helped to bring my wife and I closer.
She no longer works on these nights, so we decided that we would "invite" her to join us! It's become quite a ritual, and it seems really wierd when, for some reason or another, we have to skip a week!
When I was growing up, Friday night was always "pizza night" at our house. We didn't have much money, it was just inexpensive frozen pizza, but it was always a treat. Something to look forward to, and a great way to start off the weekend!
What pleasant rituals and traditions might you be able to bring forward from your past?
JJ
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