National Root Day
National Roots Day
Celebrated annually on 23rd December, the National Roots Day is the time of the year that encourages you to take a trip to your past and dive into your culture, history, and heritage.
Year | Date | Day | Where |
2022 | 23rd December | Friday | United States |
2023 | 23rd December | Saturday | United States |
2023 | 23rd December | Sunday | United States |
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Why Roots Day?
Postmodernism has brought about the concept of individuality which is reflected in the lifestyles of most of the youngsters we know today. Life has become all about selfish goals and dreams, glaring into the led screens of an alternate reality, that promises us happiness, money, and all the comforts of life. While we chase the stars, we forget to look around and miss out on the precious moments that life can offer us, from the wonders of life to the most important aspect of our lives, families.
Many people would agree that they would like the option of choosing their family before they were born into this confusing world. Whether you believe in an almighty creator or, the concept of evolution, this option is not available according to current scientific knowledge or philosophies. But the truth is your roots, your families matter and very often it can be the key to your life-long queries.
We get more than just our looks from our family or ethnicity whether we like it or not. Your DNA carries the history of your parents, grandparents, and great ancestors. The awkward habits that you have, your interests and talents can be surprisingly connected to family traits. The phrase ‘it runs in the family’ would have run through many of your conversations in the past. To a very good extent, your family defines who you are today.
More than just science and facts of your biological traits, your family is all you have when you are going through a tough time. And on jovial occasions of the holiday season, you can see a sea of humans trying to get to a place where they always belong, their homes! While many of us take our past for granted, in many parts of the world people have to fight to protect their culture and homeland.
Immigration has become a common phenomenon in the present era. In pursuit of a better life, to escape war, calamities, and persecution people have traveled far and wide, crossed borders and boundaries. As generations of immigrants get settled in foreign lands, their own culture and ethnicity fade away, and they become strangers to their homeland. As a result, a diluted sense of belonging to one’s roots and culture is prevalent in society.
This day encourages us to dig deep into our histories, the stories of our parents and ancestors, their struggles, dreams, and decisions that have brought us where we are today. The holiday season is the right occasion for reunions to engage in conversations with your family and relatives to know about your culture, their tales, and about the legends of the past. While we love and respect the land that accepted us as we are, wherever you go, take your roots with you.
How To Observe National Roots Day
- Be a genealogy Detective!
Like a good detective, talk to your family and relatives, collect facts, photos, stories, and build up the history of your family.
- Create your family’s digital fingerprint!
Narratives change over time, betrayed by our fading memories. So make use of the technology and websites that allow you to create a digital fingerprint for your family and ancestry. Spare time to keep it updated! .
- Family reunions and potlucks
Organize reunions and be a part of family events to interact with your relatives and family. You can also organize a potluck to share cuisines that are popular from your homeland.
- Let the world Know your roots!
Share the stories of your family, roots, and culture on social media using the #NationalRootsDay and #RootsDay
Interesting Facts On National Roots Day:
Here are a few facts related to National Roots Day!
- Genealogical records are available online and can be used to find family members saving you time.
- It has become a common practice for immigrants to change their names to common American names to fit in with the rest of the population.
- World War l and ll veterans are hard to track down on databases as many have given false ages to meet the criteria for enlistment.
- The West Texas Collection has genealogical resources that can help you in your quest of the past.
- The Porter Henderson Library also has many resources to track your family tree.
History of National Roots Day:
Ironically the origin and root of the National Roots Day remain unknown to this day. The day has been celebrated for over 40 years and its relevance in the context of the present lifestyle makes this day an important celebration for everyone around the world.