ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Family coat of arms

Hey kiddo, have you ever seen a picture of a knight in shining armor on a horse? He probably had a shield with some cool pictures and designs on it right? Well, that's kind of like a family coat of arms.

A family coat of arms is a special symbol that represents a certain family. It usually has pictures of animals, colors, and other things that are important to that family. People used to wear these symbols on their clothes or carry them into battle as a way to show their loyalty to their family.

Nowadays, families still use their coat of arms as a way to represent their history and values. Some families have had the same coat of arms for many generations, while others create a new one as a symbol of a new beginning.

Remember, it's like a special picture just for your family that tells a story about who you are!