Do you have any for Thanksgiving? We all eat turkey and pumpkin pie but is there a special thing you do or way to share with your family and friends as you gather? I started one a few years ago for my family, and I wish I would of done it sooner. I started a gratitude journal that I pass to each member of the family to write down what they are grateful for this year, and they look back to the older posts, smile and pass it around. This little act helps them to stay grounded and I'm happy to say, all really look forward to it. I was afraid some might not want to join in but all do and some even take up a whole page or two! This tradition will become a treasure in our family and all it took was a pretty journal and pen to be passed around, I'm thrilled! Sometimes, it really is the small stuff that turns out to be big! What is your favorite tradition for Thanksgiving?
Friday, November 20, 2009
Traditions
Do you have any for Thanksgiving? We all eat turkey and pumpkin pie but is there a special thing you do or way to share with your family and friends as you gather? I started one a few years ago for my family, and I wish I would of done it sooner. I started a gratitude journal that I pass to each member of the family to write down what they are grateful for this year, and they look back to the older posts, smile and pass it around. This little act helps them to stay grounded and I'm happy to say, all really look forward to it. I was afraid some might not want to join in but all do and some even take up a whole page or two! This tradition will become a treasure in our family and all it took was a pretty journal and pen to be passed around, I'm thrilled! Sometimes, it really is the small stuff that turns out to be big! What is your favorite tradition for Thanksgiving?
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We dont have any. I wish Mom would of started something for us to carry on. :(
ReplyDeleteWe make sure someone brings plenty of white bread and mayo for left over turkey sandwiches late that evening!
ReplyDeleteI make breakfast and my husband makes the complete turkey dinner. Then I turn on the parades because I`ve been watching them since I was a baby. DH loves to cook. This has been the way we`ve done it since we were first married, about 38 years. It`s fun.
ReplyDeleteIt is certainly interesting for me to read this blog. Thanks for it. I like such topics and everything connected to this matter. I definitely want to read more soon.
ReplyDeleteI love the journal tradition that you have, Sue! What a wonderful idea.
ReplyDeleteI just posted some of my Thanksgiving traditional recipes on my blog:
http://fromcathywithlove.blogspot.com/2009/11/thanksgiving-recipes.html
Have a great weekend :)
Except for our meal which is almost the same each year and the fact that we usually spend it at my house each year we really don't have any traditions but I do like the journal idea. Happy Thanksgiving.
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Elizabeth
It was extremely interesting for me to read this article. Thank author for it. I like such themes and everything connected to them. I definitely want to read a bit more on that blog soon.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great a idea. I think the journal is good since you can look back to previous years and see what you put in. We usually go around the table and each person says what they are thankful for this year. Same idea but not as memorable. Maybe I need to get a journal.
ReplyDeleteI turn on the parades because I`ve been watching them since I was a baby
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The information here is great. I will invite my friends here.
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