Celebrating Thanksgiving

Appreciating the bounty given to us represents the true spirit of Thanksgiving.

Creating a photo album is an excellent way of telling the story of this year's Thanksgiving. After determining a guest list, the rest is easy.

This is meant to get your imagination working and to get you thinking about how you can put your own personal stamp on your own Thanksgiving; general planning tips are included too. Be creative...

If you'd like to pay tribute to your Hispanic roots this Thanksgiving, here are a few ideas to get you started in that direction. Also included are some basic planning tips.

A re-enactment of the first Thanksgiving can be a great way to commemorate the roots of the Thanksgiving holiday, either with family and friends at a school, church or community gathering. A small...

This is meant to get your imagination working and to get you thinking about planning your own Thanksgiving that reflects your unique upbringing. General planning tips are included too. Have fun...

As an observer of the social world I’ve never seen more cases of “deer in the headlights syndrome” than when the subject of toasting is approached. Public speaking is one of society’s most common...

If you’re like most people, you look forward to Thanksgiving dinner with your spouse’s parents the way a newly adopted puppy looks forward to a mysterious visit to the vet: you’d like to think...

When a grade-schooler learns he’s being assigned to the kids table for Thanksgiving, he thinks one of two things: either that he will be locked in the basement with a bunch of bratty...

You can find game listings on the TV schedule in black and white: the Miami Dolphins and the Detroit Lions at 12:30pm EST, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Dallas Cowboys at 4:15pm and for the...

Perhaps you’re an only child, and your parents have booked an Alaskan cruise for the entire month of November. Perhaps you’re recently divorced, and you and your ex have decided that it’s best not...

So you’ve invited 27 people over for Thanksgiving dinner, and your house is so small that (as the Borscht-Belt comedians used to say) the mice have round shoulders. How do you keep your guests...

Surprise your guests by infusing your Thanksgiving celebration with the tropical flare of a Hawaiin themed foods and decorations. Throwing a Hawaiian theme Thanksgiving party is easy with the...

Pumpkin roll is a fun game for kids and is perfect to play at a Halloween or Thanksgiving party. It sounds like a simple race, but it takes effort to get the pumpkin to the finish line. Racers as...

Twenty Questions is a classic game that is fun and easy to play. It requires nothing to play except two or more people, so it makes a great car game. This Thanksgiving when you are stuck in the...

Blogs exist for almost every holiday or event imaginable. While many bloggers celebrate Thanksgiving with a post or series of posts, there are not as many blogs devoted solely to the Thanksgiving...

Thanksgiving is the time for families to come together, put differences aside and celebrate the good things in life. It is a time to share memories and to remember loved ones. It is a great...

A Thanksgiving Narcissus is a beautiful, aromatic flower that is very simple to grow. It can grow indoors or outdoors depending upon the season. A Narcissus was named after a very popular and...

Among the many new experiences and challenges of college life is being away from family and friends during holidays. Students who can't (or don't want to) travel for the short Thanksgiving break...

Thanksgiving is a great celebration that brings family members in from far and wide. Making sure you capture the day is important in chronicling your family history. Here are some ideas to help...

It is turkey time, not stress time. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for family, friends and remembering the things for which we are most thankful. Keep it that way by keeping yourself organized...

Instead of a five-minute phone call to discuss who will bring what to a family holiday party, why not make it a party in itself! A great idea for a grandma friendly ladies night and a wonderful...

Your hosting Thanksgiving dinner--but let's face it, that means you're hosting guests the entire day. Maybe you have kids, and maybe you don't. But either way, beware: a houseload of kids running...

Everyone loves theme games at parties. Even older kids, who may think they've outgrown the traditional donkey version, will find this new and festive edition a tempting diversion on Thanksgiving.

Vacations are designed to be times of relaxation, reconnecting and pleasure. Both parents and students tend to approach the Thanksgiving break with anticipation and heightened expectations. Often,...

Thanksgiving is a time of year when families get together and enjoy each other's company and some tremendous food. But, some people are not in the situation to travel the many miles needed to be...

By the time you graduate college, you're more than ready to be on your own. You may even move to an entirely different coast from your family. Or maybe you've moved for work, leaving the only...

The holiday season is an opportunity to spend time with the people you love. When someone you care deeply about has Alzheimer's Disease and you wish to include them in the festivities, it's often...

If you're fortunate enough to have both of our families live in the same town, this may seem easy. However, this does create somewhat of an issue when certain holidays come. One of those holidays...

Bringing your girlfriend to your family’s traditional Thanksgiving dinner can be an exciting moment for both you and your girlfriend. It can also be stressful for her. Here is how you can make...

Spending Thanksgiving Day with the future in-laws could be a stressful situation. It doesn’t need to be, though. Here are some tips on how you can make a good impression on your future in-laws at...

I am happy with my weight. I’m 5’9”, 183 pounds, 9 of which is probably body fat. Although maintaining my weight is not really an issue since my job requires that I exercise at least 3 times a...

Stop!!! Look within your heart and leave ungratefulness at the door! I can't do it...shouldn't exist in your vocabulary. Negative outlook towards life, yourself, and others must not be. Heart...

Everyone wants to have a great Thanksgiving with family. Here are a few pointers to help your Thanksgiving be memorable!

As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches we look forward to a day of friends and family, good food, lots of laughs and of course, football. But how about those who are not so fortunate and on their...

Don't spend the holidays eating salads. Try these few steps and enjoy your holiday meals without gaining weight.

The holiday seasons have approached and it is time to enjoy and celebrate. You should just appreciate being together another year and all the blessings shared within the year, and think of all the...

So, you're hosting Thanksgiving this year and you're worried because you want everything to be perfect. Stop worrying. Keep in mind what Thanksgiving is all about. It is a day to enjoy the...

"Over the river and through the woods to...YOUR house they come!" How did that happen? One minute, you were at your grandmother's house, smelling all the good smells watching the...

Feeling a little lethargic and let down after a great Thanksgiving meal? Try these helpful suggestions to cure the over-indulgence blues. You'll get some original ideas for fun things to do to...

Losing a son or a girl is one of the hardest things to cope with. A lot of people ask me how could you deal with the loss of your son during thanksgiving. I thought of a pray in the bible: For I...

According to a dictionary, "liberation" is based on the word liberty, related to the word liberal, and it is often understood as "to be freed (or change) from not having freedom to having...

Black Friday is the Friday after Thanksgiving when millions of American rush out to take advantage of great shopping deals and to officially kick off the start of the Christmas and holiday season....

As you plan this year’s Thanksgiving celebration, keep in mind that as you give thanks for health and happiness throughout the year, you should also be thankful for the ground you walk on, the...

Before you begin to cook your turkey you should allow ample time to prepare properly. One should keep kitchen surfaces clean and separate the turkey from other meats.

The fourth Thursday in November is when the United States traditionally celebrates the Thanksgiving holiday. It was instituted by Abraham Lincoln in 1863. Since then, the date has changed but the...

If you find yourself bombarded with company every Thanksgiving or are part of the travel crowd, it may be time to create a new Thanksgiving tradition. Expectations run high during the holiday...

Thanksgiving, like all large gatherings, generates a lot of leftovers-leftover food and leftover garbage. Be responsible as well as thankful this Thanksgiving and recycle some of your excess. Join...

Sometimes it seems like turkey and football are the major ingredients of the traditional American Thanksgiving. Yet, the spirit of the holiday calls for something more. The following ideas can add...

Holiday celebrations like Thanksgiving can be wonderful times with friends and family. With a little planning, you can also turn them into more earth-friendly celebrations as well. Going green...