I heard about a new Thanksgiving tradition that I wanted to share. I haven't done it yet, but the week isn't over. We'll see if I can get to it while I'm getting ready for Giant Football Playoffs. (There is so much more to that than it sounds... weigh ins, driving, several games - all over the next seven days.)
Anyway, here it is:
You either print the tree and leaves that you can find on http://www.sugardoodle.net/ (an AWESOME resource for all things LDS), or make up your own pattern. The leaves print separately so they can be cut out and written on.
You tape the tree branches up on your wall and then for FHE, have the kids write down the things they are grateful for on the leaves. Place the leaves around the tree and leave it up for November.
I feel like Thanksgiving is starting to be a little ignored. Retailers are in such a rush to sell Christmas toys that they've made "Black Friday" a MUST DO so we don't even have a chance to digest our turkey before we're rushing out to Christmas shop.
*NOTE: I love Black Friday, I am in no way bagging on Black Friday. I am a big believer in getting as many deals that day as I can get my greedy little paws on... hence the reason I think the Thanksgiving Tree is so great! Ads here: http://www.blackfriday2010.com/
HOWEVER, I think the tree would be a great reminder to us all to be Thankful for this great country and all of the blessings that we enjoy. Then maybe we could really remember to actually CELEBRATE Thanksgiving and its importance.
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