You can save $40 on AncestryDNA kits for a limited time

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The holidays usually call for spending time with your family, and if you'd like to get to know them all a little better, we recommend checking out Ancestry. Not only can you build out your family tree, but AncestryDNA kits can help you further learn about your origins and ethnicity, explore historical and geographical insights and provide other DNA matches, as in distant family members. And, right now, the kits are on sale for $59 ($40 off!).

SHOP: AncestryDNA Kit, $59 (originally $99)

For just $10 more (originally $20) you can add AncestryDNA traits, which will also tell you how your personal genes influence your traits, from things like eye color to how you taste bitter foods.

SHOP: AncestryHealth Core, $99 (originally $149)

If you want to know even more than your origins, however, like how your family history will affect your health, the AncestryHealth Core kit comes with with actionable wellness reports, access to genetic counseling and a family health history tree, and it's on sale for $99 (originally $149).

Learning about your family history won't only help you build a strong connection with your loved ones and attain a deeper appreciation for your roots, but it can also help keep your health on track. AncestryDNA makes for a great gift (especially for grandparents!), or get one for yourself while it's on sale.