Family Bonding Activities for Thanksgiving.
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three main themes for Thanksgiving: gratitude, the harvest, and
family. We can lose track of these things when we're busy
preparing for company and big meals, and Christmas shopping, and
the kids are out of school too! Here are some ways you and the
family can share some time recapturing the meaning of
Thanksgiving, or even start some new traditions.
Let each member of the family make a list of things they're
grateful for. Read the lists before the meal and save them for
memories in years to come.
Start a "thanks" journal you'll keep all year. Instead of
writing down problems and concerns, write down the things you're
grateful for.
Think harvest! Make a trip to your local Farmers Market or
Produce Row to take photos, have fun, and support the people who
feed us all!
Spend the long weekend on family projects such as making a
Family Tree. For help, visit ancestry.com, or check out the
Family Tree maker on geneology.org.
How about some family crafting for Thanksgiving? There are some
great crafts ideas hereto do with the kids, plus recipes,
songs, and learning activities, even computer worksheets for
older