Ideas for Thanksgiving Decorations

It's harvest time, which means it is time to begin decorating for Thanksgiving. Don't worry if you are fresh out of ideas; think about the meaning of Thanksgiving, and your mind will begin filling with lots of decorating ideas.

Family

As a family, trace your hands on construction paper. Cut the tracings out, and use a marker to draw an eye and mouth on the thumbs. Use colorful feathers or construction paper to mimic a turkey's feathers, and glue them on the remaining four fingers. Hang the turkeys around the dining room.

Floral

Cut the top off a butternut squash and scoop the seeds out. Fill it with water, and add yellow, gold and orange flowers for an instant, natural, harvest-filled centerpiece.

Lighting

While dimming your regular lighting, place lighted candles throughout the room to create a softer atmosphere. Opt for unscented candles to avoid clashing with Thanksgiving dinner.

Harvest

Hang Indian corn from the mantelpiece and put miniature pumpkins and gourds into wooden baskets, to be placed throughout the room in a gorgeous display of harvest's bounty.

Considerations

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, fellowship and fun. Think of those four things when coming up with your Thanksgiving decorating ideas.

References

• The Holiday Spot
• Family Fun
• Celebrations