
A Special Lent Activity for Your Family
Begin a new tradition that offers everyone a way to approach Easter with meaning, reflection—even fun.
We asked our readers what they like to do—from outdoor activities to day trips and board games—to strengthen familial bonds. Here are some of the responses.

“When our kids were little, our favorite thing was movie-pizza-board game night on Fridays. They still talk about it.”—Susan M.

“We like to pile in the car for road and day trips!”—Tammy S.

“We like to visit, talk and laugh while we cook food, then sit together and eat.”—Mary Beth C.

“We enoy visiting lighthouses. We have done the Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey twice.”—Almira C.

“We get away from technology and spend time hiking or by the campfire.”—Rachel B.

“We attend church every Sunday; that is the most beautiful family thing we like to do together!”—Romamae B.

“We love cooking out and watching movies!”—Vicky Karlene C.

“We like watching Wheel of Fortune together.” —Roxy L.

“We enjoy playing Monopoly.” —Libby C.

“We get a kick out of playing Pokémon Go with the kids.”—Holly Dawn S.

“Our family likes to take hikes together.”—Kelly O.

Begin a new tradition that offers everyone a way to approach Easter with meaning, reflection—even fun.

She resolved to write a letter a day for Lent. It changed her life.

When her daughter expressed frustration with her cutting remarks, she knew a change was in order. Lent was the perfect time to undertake it.