Instead of focusing on historical dates, locations and verifiable events, the stories, sayings and other forms passed along as family folklore have been molded and transformed to relay a sense of family identity and values both within and without the family group.
Instead of focusing on historical dates, locations and verifiable events, its unique stories, customs and crafts identify the family as a distinct social group. At the same time, the family lore passed along have been molded and transformed to relay a sense of family identity and values both within and without the family group.