Thanksgiving Day

How to Celebrate This Thanksgiving Day?

Published by | TravellingKnowledge | 23 Nov 2023

The centerpiece is cooking a turkey dinner with classic sides like stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, rolls, and pecan or pumpkin pie.

Go around the table and take turns sharing things you're grateful for from the past year - whether big or small. This reminds us of how fortunate we are.

Welcome family or friends over that you haven't seen in awhile. Introduce new partners or kids to the family traditions. Bond over great food and memories.

Curl up with a warm drink in the morning and watch festive parade floats, performances, and giant character balloons sail through Manhattan.

Play a game of touch football, start up the Nintendo for some video games, complete a puzzle together. Friendly competition brings more laughs.

Serve meals to the less fortunate or participate in outreach programs to help spread joy on Thanksgiving.

Enjoy the magical lead-up to the holidays - put up decorations, drive around to see neighborhood lights, and make preparations for the winter festivities ahead. Happy Thanksgiving!

Burn off some calories and get fresh air by going on a fun family walk, hike, or bike ride. You can even have a backyard football game or tennis match and enjoy the crisp fall weather.

Look up fun Thanksgiving crafts, games, or recipes to try out and start new traditions that your family can enjoy for years. Share recipes across generations.

Use the time off to volunteer at a homeless shelter, food bank, or community kitchen. Teach kids the importance of helping those in need.

Let the tryptophan kick in! After the big meal, settle on the couch together under a warm blanket to relax. Enjoy hot cider or dessert while watching a holiday movie.

Take an out of town trip to visit extended family and friends in another city since many schools have the time off.

Capture your family celebrating together through lots of pictures and video. Look back on them when you need a quick mood boost!

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