Slide descriptions

• Slide one: Gray quatrefoil background with a pale pink box in the center. Large dark gray text reads “How do you celebrate your gotcha day?” A faint gray line moves vertically. Small gray text in all capitals reads: traditions from adoptees and their families.
• Slide two: Pale pink quatrefoil background. In a light gray box with a pink border is text from individual adoptees.
  • We always talk about the story of my parents getting me and seeing me for the first time. – Jaelin
  • I usually have a cake. Some years I write letters on a balloon or in a bottle and let it go. – Lily
  • We usually get Chinese food. It’s not much but a great way to get takeout. – Monica
• Slide three: Pale pink quatrefoil background. In a light gray box with a pink border is text from individual adoptees.
  • Chinese food with my ma. – Kamma
  • My family always calls it “Forever Family Day.” My mom used to buy me a charm that was relevant to my adoption and would add it to a bracelet. Now my parents and I usually get Chinese food for dinner. My mom and I also have matching necklaces that read “forever family” that we wear. – Téa
• Slide four: Pale pink quatrefoil background. In a light gray box with a pink border is text from individual adoptees.
  • Exactly like a birthday, but the gifts are more family-centered and we do family activities like going out to eat or visiting a museum. – Charlotte
  • I talk about and post my story on my social media accounts. – Logan