Thanksgiving Family Activities

Play a Board Game

The day is about family. Rather than get lost in your phones or in the latest Netflix series, huddle up for some good ole fashioned fun. Whether you opt for a classic like Monopolyor a modern twist on charades with Guesstures. We know you'll have a good laugh. 

Create a Tree of Thanks

While we're crafting, take those ideas shared around the dinner table and added them to a "Tree of Thanks". Give it prominent real estate in your home as a subtle reminder of all that'simportant on the most challenging of days. 

Who’s the Baby?

Pull out old family photo albums or tell guests to email you a photo of themselves as babies before they arrive. Then, attach them to a board and number each one. Ask everyone to write down their guesses, then announce the answers after dinner. It's fun to see how much your loved ones have changed over the years. 

Watch your First Official Christmas Movie

After the final dish has been washed, cuddle up on the couch to officially welcome the Christmas season. From White Christmas to Elf, choose a favorite Christmas moviethat brings folks together to unwind from the festivities. 

Start a Grateful Jar

And finally, the day may be over, but you can continue the momentum of giving thanks by leaving a jar on the kitchen counter. Encourage family members to fill it with notes about what they are thankful in the days and weeks to come. Reach in and read a few on the daysthat get you down–it's an instant mood booster and reminder of what's really important in life.