A grandmother and granddaughter looking over a recipe for kimchi.
Updated: January 14, 2026

Some traditions can be traced back through many generations. But new traditions can start any time. Explore your family’s traditions or start a new healthy tradition. To get started, celebrate a recurring event or holiday with a healthy activity your family enjoys. Repeat the activity every time the occasion comes around, and you’ve got a new healthy family tradition!

 

Making Traditions Resources

In the Kitchen 

EatSmart recipe database

Cooking with herbs and spices

Recipes from A Family Recipe: kimchi, salsa criolla, and Hoppin' John (collard greens and black eyed peas)

In the Garden

Food Gardening information from the Home and Garden Information Center

How to Start a Vegetable Garden

Vegetable Planting Calendar

Growing Vegetables in Containers


 

On the Move

 

Maryland outdoor activity guides

Physical activity resources by county


 

Throughout the Year

What’s in Season chart

Freezing fruits and vegetables