Television: A shared family experience
The Huffington Post recently published an article about the 25th anniversary of the TV show "The Bold and the Beautiful." This is an iconic soap opera that has been running for, well, 25 years! If you haven't seen it, it’s set in Los Angeles and focuses on the Forrester family and their family fashion business.
Shared experiences help create the close bond that families enjoy. In some families, television plays its part as a shared pastime, with the whole family getting together to watch their favorite show.
In my family, we used to watch episodes of Dr. Who together (and by together I mean some of us were on the sofa and others were hiding behind it)!
What TV show does your family watch together? Was there a show that you all used to watch? Which one was it? Let us know below.
Holiday: Easter around the world
Easter is celebrated in almost every country around the world, although its observance differs.
We asked the MyHeritage international community managers to describe how the holiday is celebrated in their own countries, with a focus on the family aspects.
How do you celebrate Easter as a family? Please share with us in the comments below.
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Earth Hour: For future generations
A major international event, Earth Hour is taking place today. It’s organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and is held annually on the last Saturday in March.
During Earth Hour 2011, more than 5,200 towns and cities in 135 countries worldwide switched off their lights, sending a powerful message for action on climate change.
As family history lovers, we also believe that this is an important subject. As we think about our ancestors and try to understand their lives, we know that one day in the future we will become our family’s ancestors.
We should be asking ourselves about future generations. What kind of planet will they live on? The planet we leave for them tomorrow should concern us today. Continue reading "Earth Hour: For future generations" »
Family: The art of grandparenting
Two weeks ago we introduced Elisabeth, our French community manager. Here she shares a post about grandparents.
The earliest memories I have of my grandparents revolve around fun and candy! They picked me up from school, took me on long weekends and invited me to stay with them during the summer. My grandmother taught me to ride a bike and my grandfather told stories so that we’d fall asleep.
These unforgettable family moments are treasured our whole lives. What's better than being pampered by your grandmother, or taking a walk along the beach on Grandpa’s shoulders? Continue reading "Family: The art of grandparenting" »
The MyHeritage Family: Our annual party through the years [pictures]
The MyHeritage team - like any family - loves to get together and our annual costume party is one of our favorite events. Every year, we have lots of fun and the costumes are always impressive. Checking the photos from previous years, we realized how fast we've grown and how big the MyHeritage family has become.
MyHeritage Annual Party 2007
Over the last few years, MyHeritage has grown from one man to an international company with many employees around the world, and we feel like one big family. Continue reading "The MyHeritage Family: Our annual party through the years [pictures]" »
What’s in a Name: Nicknames and genealogy
How often have you found a letter or reference to a family member with a name you don’t recognize?
We often call loved ones with variants of their names, commonly known as “nicknames’.” There are certain names usually shortened (James – Jim, Sally – Sal) but often, especially within families and groups of friends, nicknames are terms of endearment (hopefully!).
Have you come across a nickname in your family history research? What should you do and how should you record it? Continue reading "What’s in a Name: Nicknames and genealogy" »
International Women’s Day: Your stories
Martha Florence Sutter’s “Resistance Fighter” Identity Card, c1940
We’ve had a terrific response to our “International Women’s Day: Heroines in your family” post, where we invited you to submit stories about the incredible women in your families.
The stories we received highlight how women left their mark on their families while remaining a shining example for future generations.
Here are a few examples to inspire you as much as they inspired us. Thank you for sharing them.
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MyHeritage: Meet Elisabeth, our French community manager
Elisabeth, MyHeritage's French Community Manager
Elisabeth is our new community manager for France & French-speaking communities around the world, including Switzerland, Belgium, Canada and elsewhere
At a very young age, Elisabeth became interested in her family history, especially her Italian roots. As a teenager, she constantly questioned her grandmother, eagerly taking notes. Her grandmother, soon to be 98, still loves sharing stories from her past.
In college, it was only natural that Elisabeth chose to study history. At 20, she lived for three months in Venice with her Italian cousins. Unfortunately, on that side of the family she only knows the names of her paternal grandparents’ parents. The archives of their small village – Mansuè, in the province of Treviso - were apparently destroyed in a fire, but she hopes to learn more one day. Continue reading "MyHeritage: Meet Elisabeth, our French community manager" »
Heroines in your family: International Women’s Day 2012
Photo: Galt Museum & Archives on The Commons
International Women's Day is March 8, 2012 and we invite you to submit stories about the heroines in your family. We will showcase the best here in our blog.
We're looking for stories from the major to the everyday achievements of women in your family, whether they saved someone in WWII or raised amazing children as single mothers.
Post your stories and photos on our Facebook page or on Twitter @myheritage with the hashtag #WomenRock.
Here are comments from our own team about what International Women's Day means to them:
Ania - Marketing Manager, MyHeritage:
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Family Graph API Contest: Finalists named, voting now open
We’re delighted to announce the finalists of the Family Graph API Contest. A few months ago, MyHeritage challenged developers from around the world to create engaging apps for families, offering a $10,000 prize for the winner.
We've received some great entries, and shortlisted them to the four finalists below. Now it's up to you - the public - to vote for your favorite.
The finalists are listed on the contest page and readers are invited to vote now, through March 14. Simply visit the page, try out the apps, and vote for your favorite using the Facebook Like buttons. We'll announce the winner on March 15.
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