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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