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Today, this special way of remembering a cherished definition has broadened, as traditions relative. have become uniquely personalized to With her children older now and their represent the many ways families come lives becoming busier each year, Silver together in both daily life and times of realizes the traditions create opportun- celebration. ities to come together and stay connected. “My best memories of childhood are This year for Chanukah, they made sure to all about the things we did together as a get together each night even though their family year after year,” says Sharon Silver schedules had them running in different of Montreal. “Of course we had the trad- directions. Silver brought out the family itions and rituals surrounding the various menorah, hand painted by her son years holidays, but often it was the little things SHUTTERSTOCK.COM ago, and they fell into the usual routine we did on our own that I remember most of each one alternating turns to light the fondly.” Silver describes setting the holi- reminisces about fresh bagels for Sunday in bringing her own family together in candles. Afterward, everyone went off day table with her brother by pretending morning brunch, the whole family squish- special ways. “When my son Michael was again, back to their own lives. they owned a hotel and were preparing ing into the car bundled in ski clothes for younger, we would have a scavenger hunt “My boys were the ones who asked what for the fancy guests who would arrive. Or, a day up north or roasting marshmallows for his birthday. If he was turning eight, I time we would be getting together each how after a long Passover Seder, all the together after the weekly summer barbe- would place eight little notes in different night, even without my reminding them. cousins would take turns sitting in their cue. “These memories are of the simplest spots around the house and he would It was just as important to them now too,” grandfather’s big reclining chair and eat- things, but that is why I appreciate them,” have to find them all throughout the day. says Silver. “Even though our time togeth- ing special candies out of a crystal dish. says Silver. It was something he would look forward er was short, the feeling of coming togeth- For Silver, 49, everyday things were just Now as a parent herself, Silver recogniz- to each year,” says Silver. er is what mattered. That’s what really as important as holiday rituals, as she es how important these little rituals are Silver recalls how her older son Jason lasts.” n MAZEL-TOV! 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Avoid pri- connection to the hosts and relate your SUPPLEMENTS CO-ORDINATOR vate jokes or stories that allude to some- tribute to the occasion. Speak slowly and thing familiar to only a select few. While distinctly. The day of the simchah, limit al- edding and bar mitzvah toasts some hosts hire a speechwriter or secure a cohol intake to remain alert and coherent. date back centuries and the friend’s assistance, many people compose To conclude, raise a glass and propose a W toasting tradition is practiced their own addresses. toast. throughout the world. When writing a speech or toast, start Speeches can be delivered without a Today, however, no one has to dig with a rough draft. Spill out what comes text or read aloud from a printed sheet. through scrapbooks or albums to track to mind and don’t worry about grammar If planning to read the speech, make sure down toasters’ good will wishes. until the editing stage. Jog your memory the print is a decent point size and the Words and gestures are not only recorded with the following queries: How long have type is double spaced. If you’re not read- and stored on video and websites but every you known the bar/bar mitzvah or bride ing it, jot major points on an index card move can be retrieved on tablets, laptops, and groom? Do you have an inspiration- and memorize the first and last lines. smartphones, and personal computers. al or humorous story related to them? Anyone hesitant to give speech writing Caroline Tiger author of Wedding What are five words that come to mind a try, should heed the advice of Angela Speeches and Toasts and Other Words for when you think about them? Numerous Lansbury, author of Wedding Speeches Family and Friends, notes the history of proverbs and famous quotes are public and Toasts (Family Matters). “Don’t worry the term “toasts” stems from the early de- domain, so take advantage of this source. too much about giving a [great] speech,” canting process, whereby scorched toast Groom toasts bride. These sayings may serve as an appropri- she said. “This is a happy occasion and was placed at the bottom of the wine bot- ate tie-in to the tribute itself. people aren’t going to mind.” tle to absorb sediment. The parents of the bar/bat mitzvah child, With regard to composing the text and Tiger offers similar advice. “Don’t try to Toasts usually begin after cocktails, once or bride and groom, usually welcomes presenting the two-minute speech and style yourself into a modern day Shake- everybody has been seated for the meal. guests and thanks them for coming. Other toast, Tiger offers numerous tips. Div- speare, just be natural but respectful.” Speeches and toasts may be interspersed family members or close friends follow. ide the toast into three parts: introduc- Nevertheless, speech writing shouldn’t so that a few are reserved for the end of Every toast should end with compliments tion, tribute and toast. As soon as you be left to the last minute, and remember the dinner. as well as l’chaim and best wishes. mount the podium take a deep breath, the axiom “practise makes perfect.” Pro- MCs should compare notes in advance Everyone appreciates a dash of humour, look around you, and make eye contact lific humourist Mark Twain once quipped, Combat the to avoid repetition, as well as to confirm provided jokes and anecdotes are in good withADVERTORI the guests.AL Introduce yourself to the winter“It blues takes with three weeks to prepare a good im- the order of speakers.