How to Have a Romantic Thanksgiving

Romantic dinners and Thanksgiving seemingly don't belong in the same sentence. Thanksgiving can be a wonderful time for extended families to gather for warmth, happiness and a collective offering of thanks -- not to mention the pumpkin pie!

But Thanksgiving can also result in stress, resentment and downright anger. If the Ghost of Thanksgiving Past is haunting your dreams, it may be time to consider an alternative to the traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

Time alone with your sweetie may be the answer.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Make reservations at a classy restaurant. Dress to the nines and head out to the finest eatery in town. If you want traditional Thanksgiving fare, this will certainly be available. But if you prefer Asian fusion, go for it. This is YOUR Thanksgiving. Celebrate it the way YOU want.

2. Cook a romantic dinner just for the two of you at home. If the culinary arts are your absolute passion, this is a great alternative to dining out.

3. Get out of town. Thanksgiving is the busiest holiday for travel, but if you're not bothered by the rush at airports and train stations, a cruise or ski vacation may provide the perfect solution.

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   Kids young and old love a parade!

   If you have children, make sure to provide them with something special. If mom and dad are dining at the Ritz or skiing at Vail, the kids want to have fun as well. Camping out in their grandparents' living room and watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in their pajamas is pure bliss for many kids.
   
   Trading holidays with another couple is a possibility as well. If Fred and Susan take your kids for Thanksgiving, you can welcome their children into your home on a different holiday.

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   Be happy with your decision. If your mother gives you grief that you're "letting the family down," well, in all honesty, that is her problem and not yours. And it's probably why you opted for a romantic Thanksgiving in the first place!

Tips & Warnings

• If traveling, you may want to make reservations well in advance.

[teacups]

on 11/26/2009 Now that is a different idea and I like that. Rate 5 and recommend

[Mocha]

on 11/19/2009 Romantic Thanksgiving, thanks for sharing this idea

[lando123]

on 11/9/2009 Getting out of town is a great idea. This is a wonderful and very informative article. Keep up the good work!

[johnnyutah]

on 11/9/2009 WOW..very original..nice work, thanks for sharing How to Have a Romantic Thanksgiving 5*

[andreabrooks27]

on 11/1/2009 Way cool tips. Love the idea of a romantic thanksgiving..