Thanksgiving Crafts
When most people think about the first Thanksgiving, they think of the European settlers, or pilgrims, to the New World and the Wampanoag Indians who helped them survive their first years in an unfamiliar land. Although the early settlers didn’t consider the first harvest feast a call for a religious day of thanksgiving, they were thankful to their God and the Indians for their help. It is for this reason many people like to make Native American craft ideas for Thanksgiving.
Dream Catcher
Dream catchers wouldn’t necessarily have been used by the Wampanoag Indians because they were first used by the Ojibwa, but they are often associated with Native Americans much the same way full headdresses are. The purpose behind the dream catcher is to create a web in which nightmares are caught while a child is sleeping. However, the good dreams are able to make their way through the web and rest with the sleeping person. Continue reading
It is not uncommon for families to have visitors throughout the holidays, beginning in October. Your family may decorate your door for Halloween and Christmas; have you thought about how to make a Thanksgiving wreath for your entrance door? If you expect to have company on Thanksgiving Day, why not invite guests in with a festive wreath?
Most hobby and craft stores will have a variety of wreaths to use as a base. They can be found in different styles to match your personality. Consider a wreath made of grape vines if your home is rustic. Evergreen boughs might be considered more traditional. You can even find wreaths made of feathers which can be decorated if your home is more contemporary. If you’re a crafty sort, you can also create your own wreath by purchasing a Styrofoam base and adding your own items to it. Continue reading
When most of us think of Thanksgiving, we think of a big dinner with the family. Some of us cook that all day, create beautiful centerpieces for the table and deck our homes out in fall colors. Others bring a drink or a dish and join someone else in the family for dinner. Either way, we enjoy one another’s company and take advantage of the long weekend.
Family and food are certainly important parts of the Thanksgiving holiday. But there is more to Thanksgiving than that. The first Thanksgiving was all about giving thanks for the bountiful harvest, as well as for the other good things that we often take for granted. But that part is often forgotten in the hustle and bustle of putting together an event for the family. Continue reading
Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the winter holiday season. It’s not officially winter yet, but the air is turning cooler, and people tend to spend more time indoors. Using candles for decoration during your Thanksgiving dinner provides a warm, cozy atmosphere for you and your guests that’s perfect for the season. Continue reading
