Thanksgiving—a revered holiday that gives us a day, or a couple days, off of work to spend time with our family and stuff our faces with food that's sure to put us in a coma. But have you ever felt like you wanted to spruce up this holiday and make it more unique and lively? Here are some new Thanksgiving traditions that are certain to make their way into your holiday pastimes!
1. What to bring if you're invited to a Thanksgiving dinner
If you or anyone you knows has ever hosted this classic dinner, then you know how much work is put into the meal and how much is usually left over. So, instead of bringing wine or another stuffing, bring a loaf of bread and a condiment! And I know what you're thinking: Why would I bring just a loaf of bread and some mustard? Since you know there's definitely going to be leftovers, bring your host these items so that they can make themselves some amazing sandwiches the next couple of days after Thanksgiving! Your host will appreciate you thinking about them and thinking ahead!
2. A Leftovers Dinner
Leftovers are about as inevitable as the Browns losing this Sunday, so why not try to get rid of them with some of your closest family and friends? We all know Thanksgiving is spent with your family, but if you have an absurd amount of leftovers, have a Leftovers Dinner where you invite all of your friends you haven't seen yet! The goal is to have your friends bring some of their leftovers so it's a full Thanksgiving dinner for everyone to enjoy!
3. Friends and Family Cookbook
Have you ever had a family member or friend bring a dish and you just had to have the recipe? Have all of your guests bring a recipe or email it to you ahead of time, so you can type them up and print out a cookbook for everyone to take home! It's a great annual memento that will last them longer than that 22-pound turkey Uncle Fred just had to bring!
4. Family Game of Football
Make sure your appetites are as big as the meal you've prepared! Try hosting a flag football game for anyone who wants to play! Not only will it bring everyone closer, but you'll be sure to be hungry by time that turkey is done. Plus, it'll all give you something to talk about at the dinner table!
So this year, try adding in some of these new Thanksgiving ideas! And who knows, they might just become your favorite holiday tradition!
