| However, most family traditions are based on truth, and include many correct facts. They serve as clues for further research. Write down the traditions, indicate who is most familiar with the stories, and be sure to investigate the facts. Record how you learned the family stories, who told you the story, and what date did you hear this story. If you can't remember the date, tie it to an event [a reunion, a wedding, a funeral, a visit, to 'date' when you learned the family story. | | However, most family traditions are based on truth, and include many correct facts. They serve as clues for further research. Write down the traditions, indicate who is most familiar with the stories, and be sure to investigate the facts. Record how you learned the family stories, who told you the story, and what date did you hear this story. If you can't remember the date, tie it to an event [a reunion, a wedding, a funeral, a visit, to 'date' when you learned the family story. |
| | bgcolor="#ffff99" align="center" | <center>'''Be hesitant to accept family traditions at face value.<br>But do treat them as clues and search for more evidence.'''</center> | | | bgcolor="#ffff99" align="center" | <center>'''Be hesitant to accept family traditions at face value.<br>But do treat them as clues and search for more evidence.'''</center> |