Honoring the tradition of Thanksgiving and making new memories of your own.
1. November Affirmations
I am blessed with a loving family and caring friends. My belly is filled with abundant foods and drink. Feeling grateful and expressing gratitude is an important part of my life. Goodness is plentiful.
November Affirmations by the Day
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November Affirmations by the Day
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2. Wishbone Good-Luck Ritual
The wishbone of a chicken or turkey is broken as a ritual for wish fulfillment. Breaking the wishbone is a traditional good-luck ritual often used after a family holiday dinner, usually Christmas or Thanksgiving. To follow the full ritual the wishbone is set aside for 3 days, allowing it to dry and become brittle. The wishbone is named "merrythought" and is handed over to two individuals to pull apart.
3. Light a Gratitude Candle
Are you able to recognize the good things about your life? When life circumstances are causing you pain or anguish it can be trying to look for that silver lining in the rain cloud. But, it is there. Rejoice in the smallest gestures that bring a smile. It may be a flower blooming at your feet, the sound of a child's laughter, or a lovely card sent to your from a kind friend. Take a moment and quiet your troubled thoughts and change focus to a small goodness.
4. Turkey Totem
Turkey totem represents a time of harvest and blessings. If you follow a wild turkey or watch where it goes you will find other foods to eat. Turkey feathers have been used to make caps for ceremony as well as to keep rain off. Almost every part of the turkey can be used for one thing or another and of course the turkey is also a food source.
5. Message from the Thanksgiving Angel
There are Angels that attend to every human event and activity. There are Angels for Thanksgiving, for Christmas, for Hanukah, for Ramadan, for all sacred celebration. Our purpose is to help you in body, mind and soul to appreciate the gifts that each of these holidays brings to you.
6. Plans for a Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Day Dinner
Thanksgiving Day is traditionally one of feasting on a tremendous amount of bountiful food which often results in miserably overstuffed bellies and an exhausted cook in the kitchen. Why not choose to enjoy your holiday with less stress?
7. Cranberries for a Heart Healthy Thanksgiving
Antioxidant rich cranberries make their yearly appearance in the Thanksgiving Day bounty. Their tangy flavor and bright red color make them a favorite this time of year (it's also when they're most plentiful, as their peak season runs from October to December).
8. Making Mealtime Memories
Thanksgiving Day is generally centered around sharing a feast and giving gratitude. However family rituals do not have to be focused on the foods that are prepared. The atmosphere can play a major role. Make mealtimes a daily ritual that bring family members together in a loving space. A healthy and appealing table setting will ease stresses, awaken the appetite, and aid digestion. Loving meals provide memories that will last a lifetime.
