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Celebrating Beyond the Thanksgiving Dinner Table 6 Squabble-Free Activities for the Whole Family
Jeffery L. Robinette
Each holiday season comes with high expectations for a cozy and festive time of year. However, for many, this time of year is tinged with sadness, anxiety, or depression. Certainly, major depression or a severe anxiety disorder benefits most from professional help. But what about those who just feel lost, overwhelmed, or down at this time of year? Research (and common sense) suggests one aspect of the Thanksgiving season can actually lift the spirits, and it’s built right into the holiday — being grateful. The word gratitude is derived from the Latin word gratia , which means grace, graciousness, or gratefulness (depending on the context). In some ways, gratitude encompasses all of these meanings. Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what an individual receives, whether tangible or intangible. With gratitude, people acknowledge the goodness in their lives. In the process, people usually recognize the source of that goodness lies at least partially outside themselves. As a result, being grateful helps people connect to something larger than themselves as individuals — whether to other people, nature, and to God. In positive psychology research, gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships.
It’s that time of year! Soon, the day will be filled with turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, apple pie, casseroles, family time, and giving thanks as we celebrate Thanksgiving, America’s favorite Thursday. But while Thanksgiving dinner is the highlight of the day, what should you do during the downtime when the turkey is cooking and after you’re full from feasting on dinner? Here are some fun activities the entire family can enjoy together.
Build a puzzle.
Sometimes, there can be way too many bodies in the kitchen on Thanksgiving morning and afternoon. Idle hands can dive into a puzzle in the living room — you can even make a tradition out of it. Everyone can contribute, and if you’d like to preserve the memory year after year, puzzle glue is a great option to hold the pieces together after completion to put on display!
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Do Thanksgiving trivia.
Dig out the board games.
Did you know that the first Thanksgiving was a feast that lasted three days? To keep everyone entertained and learn a thing or two, strike up a friendly trivia competition to see who knows the most about this delicious holiday’s history.
Instead of sitting around the television playing on phones, you can huddle up the family for some good old-fashioned fun. Board games such as Monopoly, Apples to Apples, Ticket to Ride, or other family favorites are all great ways to connect and get competitive while creating some laughs and memories.
Play flag or touch football.
Participate in a Turkey Trot together.
With the crisp fall air, getting outside is enjoyable, and it wouldn’t quite feel like Thanksgiving without a little football, right? Whether or not your team is playing in the big game on Turkey Day, assemble the family for an exciting game of flag or touch football. You can split up into small groups and host a round-robin-style tournament, or if you have enough people, put together one big game!
Thanksgiving embraces delicious food, and it’s hard to not go back for seconds or even thirds! So, what better way to work up an appetite and burn some extra calories before the big feast than to take part in a local Turkey Trot? They are typically short races,
lasting only 1–5 miles, and are more fun than they are competitive!
Host a pie-baking contest.
No matter how you choose to engage your family and
A pie-baking contest is an easy way to ensure you have a ton of desserts for your holiday. The baking will likely need to take place before Thanksgiving Day arrives, but you can always host the contest after dinner. Everyone who participates can arrange their delicious pies with a number to identify them, and each family member does a taste test and votes for their favorite.
friends on Thanksgiving, be sure to embrace the time you have with each other. It’s important to celebrate the day beyond the dinner table! Can You Get a Ticket for Crossing the Road?
Why do people jaywalk? There are several reasons people decide to jaywalk. • They’re in a hurry and choose to jaywalk to reach their destination faster. • The crosswalk could be too far away or in the direction they don’t want to go, so they take a shortcut by crossing the middle of the street. • They may not see a car coming. • They are following someone else. • They may be drinking or otherwise distracted — or they simply think jaywalking isn’t a big deal. Where is jaywalking illegal? Although jaywalking isn’t illegal on the federal level, most jurisdictions have penalties and citations for it. There isn’t a one- size-fits-all law for jaywalking because the rules and regulations vary by state. Some states may only issue tickets if you’re causing a traffic hazard, while others may give you a fine. Be sure you know the jaywalking laws in your state. If you’re visiting other places, ensure you know their rules so you don’t find yourself with a citation and a traffic court date — or worse, a life-changing injury.
Have you crossed the street outside of the crosswalk or designated area? Or have you waited for a crosswalk sign to give you the right of way but then crossed when you weren’t allowed? This is known as jaywalking, and although it may sound harmless, it’s extremely dangerous and illegal in most states. Why is jaywalking a crime? The main reason jaywalking is illegal is to prevent car accidents and pedestrian deaths. More than 7,000 pedestrians were killed in 2020 because of traffic accidents. By crossing the road without having the right of way, you’re more likely to get struck by a vehicle and receive severe injuries. In addition, jaywalking can clog up traffic and increase the chances of accidents if pedestrians or drivers aren’t paying attention.
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It’s About Showing Gratitude Thanksgiving Is About More Than Food
Celebrate your challenges. Sometimes struggles and battles in our lives can weigh us down.
As we prepare for our Thanksgiving feasts, Thursday night football games, and Black Friday shopping, take some time to show gratitude for those around you and for what you have. Here are a few ways to practice gratitude this month. Appreciate everything. Get into the habit of being grateful for the little things in your life. It can be easy to acknowledge the “big” things, but nothing is too small to be thankful for. You can be grateful the weather is nice and sunny, that you received the package you’ve been waiting for, or that you got out of bed today. Don’t leave out anything when practicing gratitude. Practice mindfulness. Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present and aware of what’s happening around you. So, instead of being overwhelmed by what you need to do tomorrow or next week, focus on the present moment and enjoy the time you spend solo or with your loved ones. Live in the moment and take one day at a time. Tomorrow will surely come, and you only have a limited amount of time in the present.
But when you persevere and continue to push forward, you will find success. Challenges help you improve and strengthen your abilities and resilience, so celebrate the progress you’ve made. Showing gratitude for challenges and negative experiences allows us to acknowledge humility and appreciate growth in our lives. Keep a journal. Writing down the things you’re grateful for will remind you of all the great things you have when other things aren’t going so well. So, keep a journal about what you’re grateful for each day or week — even if it’s just small things at first. Your perspective on life will change, and it will get easier to see the good things and to feel grateful for things you were likely overlooking. Showing gratitude is something we should do every day, all throughout the year — not just during the holidays. So, try to practice mindfulness and gratitude using these tips! Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
Inspiration Corner “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” 1 Chronicles 16:34
Apple Cranberry Crisp
Ingredients
• 3 cups peeled and chopped tart apples • 1 1/2 cups cranberries • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, divided
• 1 tbsp lemon juice • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour • 1/3 cup butter, cold • Vanilla ice cream (optional)
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 F. 2. In a large bowl, combine apples, cranberries, 1/4 cup brown sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon. 3. Grease an 8-inch baking dish and pour the mixture into it. 4. In a small bowl, mix flour and the remaining brown sugar. Cut in cold butter until the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle this over the fruit. 5. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If desired, serve with vanilla ice cream and enjoy!
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE From the Desk of Jeffery L. Robinette PAGE 1 Thanksgiving Family Activities PAGE 1 4 Reasons People Jaywalk PAGE 2 It’s National Gratitude Month! PAGE 3 Inspiration Corner PAGE 3 Apple Cranberry Crisp PAGE 3 Calico Cat Saves Owner From Would-Be Burglars PAGE 4
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Bandit’s behavior was unusual, so Everitt knew something was wrong. “She had never done that before,” Everitt said. “I went, ‘What in the world is wrong with you?’” Bandit’s persistence eventually pulled him from bed, and after throwing his robe on, he went to investigate. When he finally got into the kitchen, he noticed two figures — one with a crowbar and one with what looked like a handgun — trying to break into his back door. By the time Everitt returned from retrieving his own handgun, the intruders were gone. Thankfully, it didn’t turn into a confrontational situation, and Everitt gave credit to the 20-pound cat that he adopted from a humane society. If it hadn’t been for Bandit’s alertness, it could’ve been a completely different story. “I want to let people know that you save a life when you adopt from a pet shelter or rescue one,” Everitt said, “but the tides could be turned. You never know when you save an animal if they’re going to save you.”
We’ve heard of guard dogs, but have you ever heard of a guard cat? Well, Bandit the calico cat somehow knew exactly what to do when she spied
intruders at her owner’s back door! Some may call it instinct, some may call it luck, but to Fred Everitt, she’s a hero.
Everitt, a 68-year-old retired oral surgeon, was sound asleep in his Mississippi home on Sunday, July 24, when Bandit started letting out deep meows sometime between 2:30–3 a.m. Everitt assumed Bandit had seen another cat or other animal outside. Cats tend to be active at night, and Bandit is no exception. She’s been known to roam the living room and explore the kitchen cabinets while Everitt sleeps soundly. He quickly realized it was something else when she came into his room and tried to pull his comforters off and clawed at his arms.
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