Grandparents carry lifetimes of stories — from childhood adventures to lessons learned, traditions passed down, and experiences that shaped who they are today. Capturing these memories in a family legacy video project ensures their voices and wisdom live on for generations.
Not sure where to start? Here are 25 meaningful questions you can ask your grandparents to guide your video project.
Childhood & Family Life
- What is your earliest memory?
- What was your childhood home like?
- What games or activities did you enjoy as a child?
- Who were your role models growing up?
- What family traditions did you celebrate when you were young?
School & Work
- What was your favorite subject in school?
- Did you have a first job, and what did it teach you?
- How did you choose your career or profession?
- What were some challenges you faced at work?
- What accomplishment are you most proud of?
Love & Relationships
- How did you meet Grandma/Grandpa (or your partner)?
- What was your wedding day like?
- What advice would you give about building a strong relationship?
- How did you celebrate anniversaries or special milestones?
- What’s your favorite memory with your family?
Traditions & Heritage
- What holidays or festivals were most meaningful to your family?
- What recipes or dishes hold special meaning to you?
- What songs, prayers, or sayings were part of your culture?
- How has your cultural background influenced your life?
- What traditions would you like to see passed down to future generations?
Reflections & Legacy
- What life lesson has been most important to you?
- What was the happiest moment of your life?
- What advice would you give your grandchildren or great-grandchildren?
- How do you want to be remembered?
- If you could share one story with the family forever, what would it be?
How Biograf Helps You Capture These Stories
Recording grandparents’ memories can feel overwhelming — but Biograf makes it simple:
- 🎥 Prompt-based video recording: Just select questions from the app and hit record.
- 🌍 Multilingual support: Grandparents can share stories in their native language.
- 💬 Automatic translation: Ensures every family member can understand.
- 🔒 Private sharing: You control who sees the stories.
- 📚 Keepsake creation: Easily turn recordings into legacy books or family videos.
Instead of scattered files or awkward interviews, Biograf provides a guided, secure, and meaningful way to build your family legacy video project.
Final Thoughts
The best time to record your grandparents’ memories is now. These 25 questions will spark conversations that capture not just history, but the heart of your family.
👉 Start today with Biograf — the family storytelling app designed to make preserving legacies easy and unforgettable.
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