Heriloom

What is an heirloom and how does Reema Keswani’s presentation connect to the topic of family heirlooms and heritage?

A heirloom is an object passed down from your family that holds some significance or memory in your family. It may represent an idea that your family holds strong belief in or something that represents the culture of your family. Reema Keswani's presentation showed that the rich families in India passed down their jewelry from generation to generation.

List 10 or more ideas for family heirlooms in your family which reflect heritage (ask family members for ideas)

- English dictionary

- photographs

- last name

- clothes

- calligraphy

- paintings

- watches

- jewelery

- necklaces

- money

After reading “The Inheritance of Tools,” post your thoughts on how effectively the author conveys the importance of the hammer as a family heirloom in his life which is reflective and significant in his personal view of his heritage.

The author of "The Inheritance of Tools" explains the entire history surrounding the hammer, and how it played a role to his father, to himself, and even to his children. Because of this, this object has become much more important and meaningful, it is a memento of his father and of his love for the author which is shown by teaching him how to handle tools.