We started a new tradition at our house this Thanksgiving season that we are really loving and I wanted to share it with you.
Our Thanksgiving tree is displayed in a vase on the mantel of the fireplace in our dining room and each one of us has a branch (our sweet neighbor cut branches off her Harry Lauder Walking Stick bush for us to use and then Happy plucked off all of the leaves). Every night at dinner, we each write one thing we are thankful for on a tag and then we tie them with twine on our branch. Our gratitude lists include shout-outs to our new puppy, Hank, JK Rowling (Me), Harry Potter (Happy), grandparents, good food, and more. I am resisting the urge to write down how grateful I am for yoga pants and chocolate.
There’s still time for you to implement this little tradition at your house or if you are hosting Thanksgiving dinner, this might be a good centerpiece and a fun way to have everyone share a gratitude before or after the meal.
