🎄 Great Family History Gifts for Youth  🎁 

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If you're like most people, you still family members on your Christmas shopping list (or other gift list). But, maybe you're looking for something more meaningful than a gift card. Consider some of these fun and memorable family history gifts for youth (both to make and receive):

• 🎄 Family Tree Wreath (lots of variations on this based on available resources; could even create a digital version)
• ☁️ Family Name Word Cloud (Try first or last name only, or include first and last names together. Plus, there are a bunch of other cool family history charts you can print for free and that connect to the FamilySearch Family Tree.)
• 📜 Family Stories here and here (Research shows how teenagers are positively impacted with greater resiliency and identity when they know their family stories. Consider choosing just a few so it's not overwhelming. Pair the story with a photo. You could frame a couple to put in a child's room or put in a folder or small binder and continue to add or encourage your children to add stories throughout the years.)
• 👪️ Family Newsletter (So many ways to adapt based on available time; could be done online, like a blog or even social media. Consider what works for you to send it out: annually with your Christmas cards, quarterly, other? Work with multiple family members so it's not overwhelming.)
• 📷️ Family Artifacts Photo Wall (Check out this clever fishing pole with family photos. Channel your creativity and see what you can create. Use a family artifact with a central theme or topic for different family members, relatives, and ancestors doing a similar activity. Consider interests of the recipient. Or, compile generational photos and create a unique photo gallery family tree.)

What fun family history gifts have you made or want to create? Please share here.