reminiscence

/ˌrɛməˈnɪsəns/
noun
  1. A story or account of a past event that someone remembers.
    • The elderly man's reminiscences of the war were both sad and inspiring.
    • His book is full of charming reminiscences of his childhood in the countryside.
    • She shared a funny reminiscence about getting lost at the zoo.
  2. The act of remembering and talking about past events.
    • The old photographs sparked a long session of happy reminiscence.
    • Reminiscence can be a comforting activity for older adults.
    • An evening of reminiscence brought the family closer together.
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