Storytelling Q&A

1. Who are the best storytellers in your family? Why?
Overall the best storyteller in my family is my Dad, because when he tells stories he gets very into it. He always shares the very obscure details, and when he's telling the stories it's like he is reliving the moment, and sharing it with all of the listeners.
2. Where and when are stories told in your family?
Usually I'd say that stories are told in the late afternoon-nighttime. This is usually the perfect timing since everyone is out of work, and everyone is trying to destress from the day that they had. More often than not, lots of stories are told around the holiday times when large gatherings of my family are all together. We will tell stories while all sitting eating dinner, or sitting around looking at the fireplace. Additionally, on long car rides when passing time, stories are usually told as entertainment.
3. Identify one or two quintessential stories told in your family. Why are these stories so important? Why are they told and retold?
One of the prominent stories that I hear on occasion is the story of how my parents met. This story is significant for obvious reasons, I mean I wouldn't even be here if it wasn't for that. It's just a story that's always retold because it's funny and it's nostalgic for my parents. Other stories that are less light-hearted are usually told, for they have a deeper meaning or they have some type of lesson to be learned from them.