Canadian thanksgiving is not about turkey and pumpkin pie but about getting time to relax, revisit with loved ones and celebrate all that we are grateful to have. The long weekend at home or going out to breathe in the fresh fall air, there is just too much to do to make the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend special to the entire family.
The following are some of the exciting, cozy, and easy family activities that will assist you in making lasting memories during the Thanksgiving.
1. Cook and Bake Together:
It is the best moment to invite everybody to the kitchen during Thanksgiving. Allow children to assist in some basic chores such as stirring, decorating pies or setting the table. You can try traditional Canadian cuisines like maple-glazed carrots, buttery mashed potatoes, or homemade pumpkin pie.
Trick: Cooking should be a fun game- Invite everyone in the group to make one dish, and have them tell stories or memories associated with that dish.
2. Go for a Fall Nature Walk:
The colors of fall all in Canada are spectacular during this season. Go around your local park or trail, or even your neighborhood and go and watch the bright reds and golds of the leaves.
Gather pretty leaves, pinecones, or acorns to make cute DIY project. It is one of the best options to have an outdoor time and enjoy the season.
3. Host a Family Game Night:
After the big Turkey dinner is finished, prepare as a family and play a family game. Introduce the board games, cards or even start a trivia question game about the Canadian traditions or the history of Thanksgiving.
Get hot chocolate, blankets and laugh- Multiply them all and you have a night not to forget!
4. Holiday Movie Marathon on Thanksgiving:
Sharing a time together can be the most effective way of bonding. Make a list of Thanksgiving movies that include family classics like the A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, the Planes, Trains and Automobiles or any other uplifting movie of the season.
It is even more fun with popcorn, pumpkin cookies and warm pajamas!
5. Plan a Thanksgiving Picnic:
When the weather is good then celebrate outdoors. Wrap sandwiches, apple cider and cut pie to have a fall picnic in the park. A warm blanket and music shouldn’t be forgotten either, it is a tranquil way to share nature and gratitude.
6. Start a Family Gratitude Jar:
Thanks-giving is all about thankfulness and gratitude jar is a lovely item to show the thankfulness. Get little notes to make everyone list what they are grateful to have, it could be family, friends, pets, or even the little things they enjoy, such as warm coffee or fall mornings.
Read them at the conclusion of the weekend. It is a touching experience that can be a tradition every year.
7. Make DIY Thanksgiving Decorations:
Spread some Thanksgiving crafts so the kids can be kept busy (and creative).
Ideas include:
- Garlands made of leaves, real or paper.
- Painted pumpkins
- “Thankful” handprint turkeys
- Self-made dining table decorations.
These crafted miniatures bring in the warm and loving touches to your Thanksgiving dinner table.
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8. Go to a Local Farm or Pumpkin Patch:
Canadians are celebrating the Thanksgiving weekend with many events on farms: hayrides and corn mazes, apple picking. It makes it an ideal family event that helps to pay tribute to local farmers and leaves beautiful memories.
Dress up a fresh produce or pumpkins with which to cook Thanksgiving recipes.!
9. Capture the Memories:
Don’t forget to take photos! It is in these moments that you will have a warm memory, whether it is your family cooking together, laughing at a board game, or watching the fall leaves.
You may even make some sort of a photo wall of thanksgiving or a yearly scrapbook of everything to watch on each October.
10. Give Back to the Community:
Kindness is also a thing to share during thanksgiving. Volunteer in a local food bank, give used clothes, or leave homemade gifts to neighbors.
Educating children about the importance of giving back also adds more importance to thanksgiving.
Final Thoughts
Thanks-giving is not about excellence it is about attendance. These activities are fun, whether you are baking together, in the outdoors, or just having a great day at home, these activities will make your Canadian Thanksgiving weekend full of joy, laughter and thanksgiving.
Slow your roll, count your blessings, and give this Thanksgiving a memory that your family will have to know many years to come.