Thanksgiving is a time filled with family, food and traditions. What better way to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season than by adding some excitement to your Turkey Day celebration? Here are some unique Thanksgiving traditions that truly express thankfulness.
Tree of Thanks
This is an easy activity that the whole family can get involved in. Craft a tree and leaves using colored paper and a pair of scissors. Then on each leaf, have family members write what they’re thankful for.
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Gratitude Rolls
It’s not Thanksgiving without food. This is a perfect tradition that the whole family can enjoy! Gratitude Rolls are baked with a special, personalized message inside from each family member. It’s fun to read each one aloud and guess the author when devouring these delicious rolls.
Here is what you will need:
1 1/2 cups of milk
3/4 cup + 1 Tablespoon Sugar
1 egg
1 Tablespoon salt
2 Tablespoons yeast
2 cups of warm water
about 9-10 cups of all purpose flour
at least 1 cup of butter
Here are the instructions.
Source: How Does She? Blog
Thanksgiving Table Cloth
Make your Thanksgiving memories last a lifetime with a simple homemade tablecloth. Simply get a large bed sheet and have family members write their name, what they are thankful for, or whatever else that comes to mind. Each year more and more can be added, leaving you with a tablecloth full of memories.
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We hope you have fun with your families next Thursday!
From our family to yours,
The team at Family.me