Wait, you're related to me how??

[idreamalot]

So, if you're like me, you have a basic understanding of the family tree and the order in which it flows.  If you're like me, you also have no freakin' clue as to what the difference is between 1st, or 2nd, or 3rd cousins or once, twice, three times removed cousins. Soo, to help clear it up I have done some research on good ol' Wikipedia.

Here's the link to the explanation.

Also, here's a nice picture to help clarify:


So, at your next huge family gathering, such as a wedding, bar/bat mitzvah, or funeral, you know what to call those people you haven't seen since the last huge family gathering.