Thanksgiving Traditions — **Sophisticated Standards:** *May your celebration be full of love, laughter and incredible memories. Happy Thanksgiving, from our family to yours!*

The holidays are a time for family, friends, and fun traditions! What better way to create cherished memories than by spending quality time with those you love? In this blog post, we will discuss some fun traditions that you can try this holiday season, starting with Thanksgiving.

Whether you are looking for something new or want to stick with the classics, we have you covered! So gather your loved ones and get ready to create some unforgettable memories.

Host a potluck dinner
Plan a friends-giving meal
Go all in for the traditional Thanksgiving with costumes and all
Trade out the typical Thanksgiving meal for some inspiration by a new culture
Go Black Friday shopping with just the girls
Start November off (or the week of Thanksgiving) with a different book full of gratitude to read each night
Spend Thanksgiving dinner sharing lessons you are most thankful for
Watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Run a turkey trot
Break the wishbone for good luck
Learn how to make homemade cornucopias, turkey hands, centerpieces or any décor with the kiddos
Give a toast before serving the meal
Read the history on why Thanksgiving was created with the kids
Pass the torch and let the youngest man of the house cut carve the turkey
Play a game of touch football
Make a signature cocktail
Create a family recipe book with photos and record each year
Have the whole family participate in the meal preparation
Have a bonfire, roast s'mores and sip on some hot cocoa
Play board games or card games after dinner
Make a festive scavenger hunt for the whole family to participate in together

Thanksgiving shouldn’t just be about the enjoyment you experience, it should also be about the gratitude for all the blessings you have. From the people in your life to the air you breathe, don’t forget to spread your appreciation around!

Volunteer your time at a soup kitchen
Clean out those old canned goods for donations
Send hand-written cards to those you are grateful for
Buy a Thanksgiving meal for a family in need
Bake a dessert for a neighbor
Clean up a park
Make some cookies and take them to the local children’s hospital
Clean out your closets and bring some old coats and blankets to the homeless shelter
Bag up some leaves for an elderly neighbor
Spend some time at a nursing home appreciating all the wisdom
Bake a pie and bring some kids artwork to the emergency personnel working the holidays
Go for a hike or plan a camping trip
Put flowers on untended graves
Start a gratitude jar

This Thanksgiving, ditch the virtual celebrations, spice up the routine and start a new tradition that will have your family and friends raving for years to come. With just a little bit of planning, you can easily add one or more of these fun and unique ideas into your holiday festivities. From quality time spent together to starting a friendly competition among guests, there are plenty of ways to make this Thanksgiving one to remember. So tell us, what traditions do you have each Thanksgiving? Leave us a comment below and let us know!

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