The holidays are one of the few times of year when families come together across generations. It’s the perfect opportunity to share stories, pass down traditions, and strengthen bonds. But sometimes, it’s hard to know how to start those conversations.

Here are 25 family storytelling prompts to spark meaningful discussions during the holidays — and how to record them so they’re remembered for years to come.

Childhood Holiday Memories

1. What is your earliest holiday memory?
2. What holiday traditions did your family celebrate when you were a child?
3. Did you receive a memorable gift as a kid?
4. What holiday foods did you always look forward to?
5. Was there a family member who made the holidays especially meaningful?

Family Traditions

6. What holiday traditions have you carried into adulthood?
7. How did your family decorate the house growing up?
8. Did you ever make your own holiday gifts or decorations?
9. Which traditions do you hope future generations will continue?
10. Did your family celebrate any cultural or religious customs during the holidays?

Funny & Heartwarming Stories

11. What’s the funniest holiday memory you can recall?
12. Did anything ever go wrong during a holiday dinner or gathering?
13. Who was the life of the party in your family?
14. What’s the most heartwarming holiday moment you’ve experienced?
15. Did you ever travel somewhere unusual for the holidays?

Lessons & Reflections

16. What have the holidays taught you about family?
17. How do you think holiday traditions have changed over time?
18. What holiday traditions do you wish we would bring back?
19. What advice would you give younger family members about creating holiday memories?
20. How do you want your family to remember you during the holidays?

Looking Ahead

21. What holiday traditions would you like to start now?
22. How do you imagine holidays will look for our family in the future?
23. If you could relive one holiday, which would it be and why?
24. What message would you like to leave for future generations during the holidays?
25. What’s your favorite thing about celebrating holidays with family today?

How to Capture These Stories

Instead of letting these conversations fade, record them:

• 🎥 Biograf makes it easy to capture short video clips while using prompts.
• 🌍 Multilingual support ensures stories can be told in the language grandparents are most comfortable with.
• 🔒 All recordings are stored in a private family archive, safe from social media clutter.
• 📚 Stories can be turned into legacy keepsakes like family books or holiday highlight reels.

Final Thoughts

This holiday season, give your family the gift of storytelling. With the right prompts and tools, you can capture laughter, wisdom, and traditions that will live on for generations.

👉 Start recording your holiday memories today with Biograf, the storytelling app built for families.