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Thanksgiving 2020…Not sure exactly where to begin. This has definitely been an unprecedented year, filled with ups and downs and much uncertainty. However, as we quickly approach “turkey day” and the beginning of the holiday season, maybe this year can be a lesson to all of us and we can change things up.
This year is a perfect time to reflect on what we are truly thankful for. I have a feeling our list may include things this year, that were our everyday norm last year, at this time. As the old saying goes, “you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone,” and boy does that ring true. Amidst all the chaos and challenges facing us, this may be the best time to consider and really find those things we are grateful for, blessed with, and how we can do to help others.
Why not use this year to motivate us to do good things? Possibly giving back and/or making a difference.
Making New Thanksgiving Traditions
Most years, our Thanksgiving traditions include things like large family gatherings, friends, turkey, football, and pumpkin pie. Clearly, this year has been altered by the global pandemic facing us and these high and catastrophic numbers of cases in our country. It is a difficult time for most Americans and all of humanity. Life is not as we ever “knew it.”
Although we are not able to do things as we’ve always done, this year actually gives us a chance to do something different and create new meaningful holiday traditions for our families and future generations to come.
On this Thanksgiving, most of us are having smaller and intimate family dinners, outdoor-friendly gatherings with social distancing, and even zoom-based dinners with family and friends from our home.
However we all choose to spend this Thanksgiving, it may be a good segway into making positive changes and having a new outlook. As we all know, 2020 has been less than ideal, but it’ also gives us a great chance to turn things around and find the positive light in it all. Why not embark on a journey of new and innovative things to do this Thanksgiving. Honestly, it all starts with the most basic and simple things.
What’s the Actual Meaning of Thanksgiving?
Let’s take a look at the actual word…Thanksgiving. Have you ever looked at the word and deeply thought about what it means to you? What does it mean to your family? I really haven’t. Let’s sit back and ponder what it signifies to each of us. Take a few minutes and let’s see how we can use this special day to motivate us to do meaningful and wonderful things, for us and others.
There is so much more that we can do on this holiday, involving our children, our families, and friends… Both near and far.
Let’s break it down to the basics. Two words… Thanks and Giving. Here are just a few examples of new things we can do to make this day even more special.
THANKS
- Maybe writing a short, handwritten note to someone special that is not expecting it.
- Making it a priority to physically go and say thank you to the cashier at your nearest supermarket or deli, the attendant at Dunkin Donuts, or any place that you frequent during the year.
- Possibly even a simple exercise, such as writing down what you are thankful for from each person in your family and reading at the dinner table.
GIVING
- Whether you give of yourself or you make a monetary donation, giving is always a beautiful part of Thanksgiving., and every day. Maybe start a virtual fundraiser for your favorite nonprofit and ask friends and family to make donations in lieu of gifts this holiday season.
- Find a local family that is in need and maybe surprise them with a recipe card & the ingredients to make a special holiday meal & a kind note.
- Most importantly, make sure to give kindness to those around you and give love, generously, from your heart.
Gratitude is the Answer
Some of these efforts would look completely different for all of us, including me, but could ultimately spread so much joy and love, at a time when some of us are grateful for so much, but others are struggling. Let’s take this special day to be grateful for all the things we have and forget about all the things we do not have or are unable to do, this year. And, consider all we can have by showing kindness, empathy, and love to one another.
