Describe an activity that you do together with your family

An activity my family does together is having a big lunch on Sundays at my grandparents' house. It has been a family tradition for as long as I can remember, and it's something everyone looks forward to all week.

The whole family takes part, which means three generations: my grandparents, my parents, my aunt and uncle and their two children, my brother and me. We usually arrive around noon, and by that time my grandmother has already been cooking for hours. The menu is almost always the same, with a rich soup, followed by roasted meat or a rice dish, and plenty of salads, then tea and sweets that go on for hours. After lunch, the adults chat at the table, while the children play in the garden, and my brother and I usually help with the washing-up and have long conversations with my grandfather about politics and old stories.

This tradition is important to me for several reasons. First, in the week, everyone is busy with work and school, so it's the one occasion when we're all in the same room and can really have quality time together. Second, it's how I stay close to my grandparents, who I'd see far less otherwise, and I treasure the stories they tell. Third, it gives me a strong sense of belonging. I know that wherever I live in the future, I'll always have this table to come back to. I hope that when I have my own family, I can continue the same custom.