Thanksgiving traditions vary from place to place, and state to state. Although there are many different takes on a proper Thanksgiving, one thing is for sure and that is they are near and dear to the heart of many people. Thanksgiving traditions range from sacred to silly, and how you choose to make the day is up to you!
For many people Thanksgiving is about giving thanks - as it should be! In my family we take about 30 minutes of time at Thanksgiving to say what we are truly thankful for. Before the turkey is carved and the mashed potatoes are dipped in to, we tell our loved ones how important they are to each of us. For me, this is the most important part of Thanksgiving. I look forward to saying the things that I sadly take for granted most of the year.
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Another popular Thanksgiving tradition for many people is the act of volunteering. This is truly a tradition that gives back to the community and those less fortunate. Taking canned food donations to the local shelter, volunteering for meals on wheels or serving food in a homeless shelter are just a few ways people donate their time and money on Thanksgiving. Another great place to volunteer is the local pet shelter or SPCA. Pets need love to! In my opinion volunteering is the ultimate and most loving Thanksgiving tradition.
A silly Thanksgiving tradition may be that the men in the family gather around the living room and watch football. Nothing like a game of the old pig-skin being tossed around to get the men in the mood for turkey day. It may also mean a day of Candyland, Scrabble or Monopoly with the kids. This is the perfect holiday for the Aunts and Uncles to entertain the children for once! It may mean piggy out on a big meal and then taking a big nap!
And speaking of piggy out, then there was the food. This is of course, of the most delicious Thanksgiving traditions. Roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, sausage stuffing and cranberry sauce to name just a few. For some it wouldn't be a proper holiday without a nice slice of homemade pumpkin pie and whipped topping. For others the meaning of the day may be Grandma's butter rolls.
No matter what Thanksgiving tradition you have made for you and your family it is sure to be a special one.
Delicious Thanksgiving Traditions!
Christine Rankin provides information on Thanksgiving Traditions for Celebrate Thanksgiving - your premiere online resource on Thanksgiving!
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