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New Thanksgiving Traditions To Entertain Your Family And Friends
By Imogen T Stubbs
Although Thanksgiving is not called by the same name everywhere,
it is still celebrated in many countries, and in many different
ways around the world. You will find Succoth in Israel, Pongal
in south India and the Moon Festival as it is called in the Far
East; you will find a version of the Thanksgiving tradition in
numerous other areas as well.
Yet even with a holiday that is steeped in history and tradition,
you can still create your own new Thanksgiving traditions.
When considering new Thanksgiving Day celebrations and traditions
to add to your family’s repertoire, consider getting out of the
house and having a game of football. Of course if small children
will be involved, then touch football is recommended.
Building Up An Appetite
If you choose to do this before dinner it can build up a great
appetite to bring to the Thanksgiving dinner table. Or, play after
dinner but before dessert to make room for all of those wonderful
pumpkin and apple pies.
One of the best things about Thanksgiving is the wonderful aroma
that fills the house in preparation for the Thanksgiving Day feast.
When thinking about new Thanksgiving traditions, consider putting
the turkey in the oven so that everyone will wake up to that great
smell.
Ideas For Thanksgiving Crafts
Then when the kids have woken up, get them into the family room
or den and have them take part in some Thanksgiving crafts. If
you need some ideas, then you can visit http://crafts.kaboose.com/holidays/thanksgiving/.
When you have children, it is a wonderful time to treasure old
traditions, yet why not create a new family tradition this year?
Consider making Thanksgiving a mini-history lesson.
Activities Keep Your Family And Friends Entertained
If your children are young, then start by reading an easy to
understand picture book together that tells the story of Thanksgiving.
Perhaps as they get a little older you can put on a play about
the first Thanksgiving or have everyone try to come up with little
known facts about it; or have them tell you about Thanksgiving
in another part of the world. Anything that tells a little bit
about the history of Thanksgiving is perfect.
Obviously, sharing and being grateful for your blessings in life
is what Thanksgiving is all about. In order to teach this to your
children, why not consider inviting someone who is alone or has
no immediate family to share in your celebratory feast?
Sharing And Giving To Those In Need
Start your new Thanksgiving traditions out by sharing with those
less fortunate and with any luck at all your children will continue
this tradition once they have grown up and started their own families.
It will hopefully be one that they will continue with as their
children grow, so that the wonderful traditions of Thanksgiving
will live on for many, many generations. There is no better way
to spend your Thanksgiving than by showing just what the holiday
really means.
About the Author:
Imogen T Stubbs has written a number of articles on kitchen, food
and cooking including First
Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving
Day, Hot
Water, Refrigerator
Water Filter, Water
Filtering System, Whole
House Water.
Keep a lookout for more of her articles on this website.
Did You Know?
How have Thanksgiving traditions changed over time?
The earliest mentions of a Thanksgiving type
celebration have changed greatly over time. Hundreds of years
ago the meal would have been quite meager when compared to the
feasts that occur today. The meal itself would have been made
up of game meat, perhaps deer or a wild turkey, and would have
been quite simple to prepare.
Over time the festivities have changed
and become larger and more elaborate. Families now gather together
over huge festive food spreads that range from a 20 pound turkey
to a decorated ham. Even the after meal traditions have changed.
In the past family would use that holiday time to talk to one
another and catch up on the year’s happenings.
There would be more a focus on the religious
overtones and thankfulness. That is not to say that these things
still do not happen. But now other traditions have entered into
the picture. What would a Thanksgiving gathering be without the
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade or the big game?
So though the dishes may have changed and
some of the activities, the overall appreciation for family and
friends is still there.
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