There are a lot of activities that are vanishing as our generation and the ones below us grow older. Some of these make us think of our own childhood or of stories our parents told us about when they were growing up. There are some things that we should make an effort to keep up and pass along in order to keep some of these older traditions alive so people can experience them for generations to come.
1. Going to the library.
Now, you can get so many books online or on your kindle, but there's something unmistakable about physically holding a book in your hand. As an added bonus, the library is free to use and you can get as many books as you want, provided you return the reading material when you're done with it. It's worth the short drive or walk to your closest library to pick up a book.
2. Sending mail (the kind with a stamp).
There is something really personal and exciting about getting mail that's addressed to you. Even if it's just a card with a short message or a letter that you wrote in five minutes, everyone loves getting mail. You can make someone's day with minimal effort, so why not?
3. Drive-in movies.
A lot of towns will have drive-in movies a few times in the summer months, on Friday or Saturday nights. Some towns even have them all year long. With a little Google research, you can track one down. Drive-in movies may have been the place to go on Friday nights in the 1950's, but they are still cool to experience even now. Plus, you can sneak in your own snacks.
4. Going "dark".
Without the distractions of your phone/computer and T.V., you'll be forced to go outside and maybe even do something productive. You'd be surprised how relaxed (and how much better you'll sleep) if you do this. You don't have to do it for long, maybe 24 hours.
5. Roller skating.
A lot of places still have roller skating rinks where you can go for a few hours, rent a pair of skates, and eat pizza or play in the arcade. They play music and have a disco ball in the center of the ceiling, reminiscent of older traditions. These are still a lot of fun to go to (and younger kids sometimes still have birthday parties there).
6. Playing a board game.
You probably played board games a lot when you were younger, with family members or friends that came over. All the classic board games will never get old: Monopoly, Clue, Yahtzee, Sorry, Chutes and Ladders, and even Scrabble. They boost friendly competition, and it's cool to think that you're playing a game that people have played for decades in their homes.
