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Has anyone heard of this tradition before? My boss gave me one for Christmas - I had never heard of it. But when she told me the story behind it, I thought how lovely. I love traditions and think we could actually use more of them!!

The "Magic of the RedPlate"
It was a time honored tradition among early American families that when someone deserved special praise or attention they were served dinner on the red plate. Today, this custom, so dear to early American families, returns to remind us that a simple reward can mean so much. The Red Plate is the perfect way to acknowledge a family member's special triumphs...celebrate a birthday...praise a job well done...reward a goal achieved...or simply say "You Are Special Today." When the Red Plate is used, any meal becomes a celebration honoring that special person, event or deed. It is a visible reminder of love and esteem. This is a way of showing someone dear to you that they are appreciated and remembered. The Red Plate is designed and crafted to become a family heirloom as it is cherished and passed from one generation to the next marking life's important milestones. The Red Plate...Make it a tradition in your family, symbolizing the good and happy times. It will speak volumes of love, when words just aren't enough.


Check it out - The Red Plate

One of my sisters-in-law have a plate like this. She's a teacher and perhaps one of her former students gave it to her for a gift. It says you are special today and it's definitely red.

Nice idea.

She keeps it on display in her china cabinet. Otherwise I never would have heard about this nice gesture.

I've never heard of it either. Interesting.

I think it's a nice idea for families with small children My nephew is getting married soon and I thought I might get he and his new wife one as a wedding gift (they already have the house and everything they need there!!).

It was a tradition in my wife's family for a while, but not everyone got a red plate. I guess we were the bad eggs.hehe Some of them are still displayed, but iirc we actually gave them to the P's and they are both gone. It, imo, was touching, especially when the person receiving it had no idea they were going to.