With the upcoming rush of the Holiday season, Thanksgiving can be over looked. However, let’s not forget about giving thanks and being grateful for everything we have in our lives. It’s the time to share it with family and add it to the special moments in your life. Thanksgiving traditions are special moments that are passed down from generations to generations to come. They are the special times in life that you and your family will remember always. So make the most of them.
Here are a few Thanksgiving traditions that you may already share or begin to start a new one with your family. Just remember Thanksgiving is the time to give thanks.
Turkey And All The Trimmings
The most popular Thanksgiving tradition is preparing your Thanksgiving dinner, including the succulent turkey. Turkey is one of the most popular dishes on the menu in most homes, however it doesn’t always have to be turkey. It can be ham, roast or even chicken.
Whether you prepare your dinner or have it catered by an amazing catering, it’s your family’s holiday. Whatever it is, it’s about being with your family. From preparing the delicious dinner to the clean-up, it’s a special time to be appreciative of your family.
Make A Wish: This tradition is a must if you plan on cooking your own turkey. Break out the wishbone and let that be the start of a fun and exciting tradition. Let your family fight over the wishbone to see who will get the biggest piece to receive some luck in their life.
Horn Of Plenty: You’ve created the most tasty Thanksgiving dinner, now it’s time to set the table. While the turkey is normally the centerpiece, how about decorating with the cornucopia? This symbolic symbol is a curved shaped horn that is overflowing with fruits, grains and whatever else you would like.
It symbolizes abundance, which is right for the holiday season. Place this symbolic symbol out in your home to show off that you are abundant with the great things in your life, especially family.
Time Out For Television
Another popular tradition, is watching all the fun things on Thanksgiving day. Whether you start your morning off with the all the Thanksgiving Day parades or end it with Christmas movies, with a little football in between; there is tons of Thanksgiving television to be watched. All of your family will truly enjoy watching the parades, there are tons of floats, musical acts and their big floating balloons. Also, it ties in old tradition with the new. Something that your family can enjoy each year.
Not big on the parade, well bring out the family rivalry with a little pigskin. From your favorite college teams to NFL team, share a little bonding time routing on your favorite teams. Go all out, cook hot wings instead of turkey or get all decked out in your favorite sportswear. Whatever you decide, make it a memorable tradition you’ll enjoy for years to come.
To end your Thanksgiving day, sit around as a family and begin your Christmas traditions. Finish off the night watching one of the Christmas movies that will be shown on television. It could be a timeless classic or a more modern film, you’ll enjoy the time around the television with close family members and a cup of hot chocolate. Sounds perfect.
Whether you are setting your table to show off your plentiful life, cooking up a storm in the kitchen or sharing some bonding time over television; always remember what you are truly celebrating. Take time out on this special day to remind yourself what you and your family are thankful for in your lives.
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