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Are you excited about 2021 Thanksgiving Day as much as I do? It will be our second time to celebrate Thanksgiving Day in Canada. Last year’s celebration was a memorable one as our family just moved to Vancouver in October. Hubby took the time to bake our very first turkey to celebrate Thanksgiving Day at home. We didn’t know anyone yet at that time, and we celebrated with only the three of us. Being together with the family is more than enough blessing.
In Singapore, the celebration is very similar to Mid-Autumn Festival. It is one of the most important holidays among the Chinese, where family and friends gather, and there is a colourful display of lanterns that symbolize the lighting of the path forward. One thing which is memorable for me was the tasting of a variety of flavours of delicious mooncakes.
This year’s Thanksgiving Day, we want a simple yet memorable celebration. After all, it’s about being grateful no matter the circumstances we all face. Blessings abound and multiply when we celebrate with gratitude in our hearts.
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How to make your 2021 Thanksgiving Day more meaningful and more fun?
What would make this Thanksgiving more meaningful is to reflect on things around us. It will be more fun if there are interesting topics in a conversation with your family members and friends while enjoying a great feast.
I thought of an activity that’s not exactly unique but hopefully would make each family member and friend happy.
Here are the activities you can do to make your Thanksgiving day more meaningful and more fun:
1. Cheery Q
a. Prepare thought-provoking questions (see the sample questions below) on a colourful piece of paper
b. roll the paper
c. put the rolled paper into a glass bowl or cute box
d. let each of the family members and friends pick one rolled paper and answer the question.
e. After answering each question, let everybody cheers!
Try these three questions: These three questions will make you pause and reflect this Thanksgiving Day:
- What are you most grateful for this year? Name three things, persons, or happenings.
- What would you commit to keep or make the rest of the year more bountiful and happier?
- If there is one word or phrase you would give yourself, what would it be and why?
2. Sing-a-long
In the Philippines, a sing-a-long is a usual activity during the festive celebration. For this Thanksgiving, have everyone prepare to sing a song and dedicate it to the person in the room they are most grateful to.
3. Prepare food and write a simple letter or note with it
Whether you are preparing Thanksgiving for everybody or attending a friend’s Thanksgiving dinner, include a simple letter of thanks or gratitude while handing over the food. A simple gesture would surely bring a smile to the person receiving the food. And who says you can only do this during Christmas or birthday?
Happy Thanksgiving to all! How do you celebrate Thanksgiving Day with family and friends? Feel free to comment here. I would love to read about some fun activities you do. cheers!
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