From the original intention, the whole family refers to all family members with closed doors in the hall; Family refers to the whole family population separated from the whole family population. People in China are good at association, and Chinese characters themselves are names associated with certain forms. Using "family" to mean "whole family" is more in line with the ancient meaning of Chinese characters.
So there are some differences between the usage of home and home. In more formal occasions, or written expressions, such as letters or invitations, we usually use the word "home" in line with the ancient meaning instead of "family". In calligraphy works, we should also use "home"; But in general communication, casual occasions or colloquial expressions, we prefer to use simple and clear "family".
The difference between family and clan
In ancient times, the gate was a symbol of a family, and the gate represented a big family. So the original meaning of "home" refers to a big family. In ancient times, there were huge families and many brothers and sisters. Just like Jiafu in A Dream of Red Mansions, sects are different from courtyards, with clear grades and grades.
Therefore, when the word "home" is used in blessing, it not only expresses the happiness of the whole family, but also expresses respect for the elders. This is because in ancient society, respect and order were very important. In order to avoid confusion, people must observe certain etiquette. Therefore, when you bless a family, especially the elderly, you should say "Happy Family".