Thanksgiving Day is a day when we celebrate and give thanks as a nation, community and family. Our celebrations should include family traditions, which are special to our family. Have you considered creating family traditions that will be life-long memories for your children? Some can be elaborate and some just simple. Here are a variety of ideas.
Instead of waiting for Thanksgiving Day to talk about what you are grateful for, consider starting on November 1 and have your children write down what they are grateful for during each day in the month. This will teach and encourage your children to be thankful on days other than just Thanksgiving Day.
What about getting off the sofa and going outside for some fun! Sometime during the Thanksgiving Day festivities, do a special sport activity in which each member of the family can participate. For example, you can organize a tag football game. Those who do not want to actually play in the game can stand on the sidelines and be the cheerleaders, referees or score keeper.
Another suggestion is to select a person or persons in the community to whom your family can be a blessing. Perhaps it’s a senior citizen who is a neighbor but who has no children nearby. Ask that person to join your Thanksgiving Day festivities or visit them, bringing Thanksgiving cheer and food.
Consider volunteering to spend a few hours serving those who are less fortunate. Many nonprofits have activities on Thanksgiving Day and volunteering with your children will show them how, as Christians, to put words into action. Giving to and assisting those who are less fortunate is an important Bible principle.
There are so many traditions that can be started in your family. Just select one or two and develop those loving memories that will always be cherished.
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