Guest Post: 10 Great Ideas For A Special Thanksgiving
Thu, November 24, 2011 | Post a Comment | 
Thanksgiving Idea #1 - A Thanksgiving Story
Set aside a few moments on Thanksgiving Day to sit down and read a Thanksgiving story. You can read it alone or together with your family.
Thanksgiving Idea #2 - A Thanksgiving Poem or Prayer
Take on the family project of writing a Thanksgiving poem or prayer together.
Thanksgiving Idea #3 - A Thanksgiving Bible Verse
Ask each family member to read a favorite Bible verse before the Thanksgiving meal.
Thanksgiving Idea #4 - A Thanksgiving Memory
During Thanksgiving dinner, ask each family member to share a favorite Thanksgiving memory.
Thanksgiving Idea #5 - Thanksgiving Communion
Plan a time of family Communion on Thanksgiving to give thanks by remembering Christ's life, death and resurrection.
Thanksgiving Idea #6 - A Thanksgiving Blessing
Invite someone who has been widowed, a single person or someone who is lonely to share in your family Thanksgiving meal. Don't assume everyone has plans just because Thanksgiving is tomorrow.
Thanksgiving Idea #7 - A Thanksgiving Day Parade or Play
Put on your own Thanksgiving Day parade or "pilgrim play" with family, friends and neighbors.
Thanksgiving Idea #8 - A Thanksgiving Offering
Prepare a Thanksgiving offering to give to a needy family or one of your favorite charities.
Thanksgiving Idea #9 - A Thanksgiving Walk
Walk off that turkey dinner and get outside for a while. Invite everyone else, or just get out alone for a few minutes and get your blood moving again, and reflect on the many things for which you are thankful.
Thanksgiving Idea #10 - A Thanksgiving Football Game
Plan a neighborhood football game for Thanksgiving weekend.
These ideas came to us from this post at About.com. For additional ideas you can check out these 2 sites: http://familyfun.go.com/thanksgiving/thanksgiving-games/ and http://holidays.kaboose.com/thanks-games-jokes.html
What are your plans?
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