Red family tradition is an important part of red resources. It has rich connotation, lofty artistic conception, faith as the foundation, patriotism for the people as the core, self-discipline as the cornerstone, and diligence, frugality and filial piety as the essence. Paying attention to inheriting and carrying forward the red family tradition in the new era has important practical significance for strengthening the family tradition construction of Party members and cadres. The family tradition construction of party members and cadres in Jilin province should draw nutrition from the red family tradition, strengthen the consciousness of family unity, enrich the content of family unity, enhance the ability of family unity and optimize the environment of family unity.