12 Things To Do This Thanksgiving
November 26, 2013Some of our best memories and traditions are created on Thanksgiving Day. The festivities always include great food and cherished time with family and friends. Here are 12 more ways you can celebrate and enjoy this festive holiday.
1. Watch The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with your family.
2. Volunteer at a soup kitchen.
3. Hold a canned food donation drive to help those less fortunate.
4. Host a video chat with relatives who are unable to travel.
5. Break out the board games for a little family fun.
6. Participate in a Turkey Trot walk or run which usually raise money for community causes.
7. Do something nice for an elderly neighbor. Bring them a Thanksgiving meal or invite them over if you know they will be alone.
8. Start a new tradition. Have all your family members bring clothes that they would like to donate and bring the clothes to a homeless shelter, Goodwill, or another charity.
9. Have everyone at dinner share what they are most thankful for this year.
10. Create a family recipe book. Ask your family members to bring at least three of their favorite recipes and to print extra copies. Put all the recipes together in a little booklets for family members to take home.
11. Have a family talent show. Let your loved ones showcase their talents in a yearly Thanksgiving "This Family's Got Talent!"
12. Relax and watch the football games!
