Having different traditions at the holidays is one way to create fond memories each year. Many people have long-standing Christmas traditions, but you can make almost anything a tradition for any holiday or special event. With Thanksgiving coming up, I’ve been thinking about new traditions we could do as a family, and I’ve come up with 10 simple Thanksgiving traditions that are perfect for a few people or many people to do together.

10 Simple Thanksgiving Traditions

Eat a special breakfast

It doesn’t have to be fancy, just something you make each year on Thanksgiving morning. We usually eat our Thanksgiving meal later in the afternoon, so we don’t plan to eat lunch. A big breakfast can keep everybody full until it’s time to eat the big Thanksgiving meal!

Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

There’s a reason this is a common tradition! It’s the only day of the year that you can watch it, and it’s a perfect activity for Thanksgiving Day morning.

Make a handprint tablecloth

This handprint tablecloth is adorable and can be pulled out year after year.  For the cheapest nice cloth tablecloth head to TJ Maxx.

Prepare the same special side dish or dessert each year

Maybe it’s something your grandma always used to make, or maybe you try out a new recipe that becomes a family favorite.  We always have a few set favorites that without them it wouldn’t feel like Thanksgiving.

Play a board game

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