Need a little inspiration to get the ball of stuffing on your plate rolling? Despite the circumstances, we've got a few tips and tricks up our sleeves to ensure you enjoy a little quality time together this Thanksgiving.
Here are 12 ideas to help you celebrate a Happy Thanksgiving 2020 virtually.
Send Invites
Invite your family for a virtual Thanksgiving celebration. You can do so digitally through a simple text or email, or with an invite curated by a specialty website.
Need an element that isn't digital? Craft your own invitations with old fashioned paper, scissors, and glue instead. DIY invitations are also a great way to keep the kids occupied for the weekend. Hand-shape turkeys? Crayon leaf-rubbings? Your kids will love it, plus it's a lovely keepsake for family members you haven't seen in a while.
Plan an Activity
Taking turns catching up is nice and all, but why not liven up your virtual Thanksgiving with something to do? Here are a few fun virtual party ideas you could use:
Play a Game
An easy way to find amusement during a virtual celebration is with a game.
Talent Show
This one's pretty self-explanatory. Get each of your family members to prepare a short showcase of one of their talents! Calling all jugglers, pianists, and moonwalkers. And don't forget to include your pets! Show off the tricks your dogs, cats, lizards, and hedgehogs can do so they can be a part of the celebration too.
Share a Workshop
Know how to bake the perfect apple pie? How to perfectly cook a turkey over a fire? Share your expertise with your loved ones, or even hire a professional to teach you all something new.
Trivia Night
Here's an amusing way to show your family how many random and hilarious facts you know. Whether you choose a trivia theme like geography, Harry Potter, local history, or a homemade family-themed trivia game - it's sure to be a hit. If nothing else, y'all will likely learn a thing or two you didn't know before!
Family History
What better time than Thanksgiving to look into your family's roots? As a way of giving gratitude to your ancestors, learn more about them.
View a slideshow of family photos to feel closer to your loved ones while celebrating virtually. Ask each household to provide a handful of favorite photos to include, that way everyone is sure to be included.
Feed the nostalgia and pair your slideshow with a few home videos too! It's nice to reminisce together, especially during a time when we can't all be together. Be sure to take a few screenshots of the virtual celebration, to add fond memories of this whacky time to future slideshows.
Host a Virtual Thanksgiving Field Trip
If your kids haven't already experienced it with school, why not host the virtual field trip during your Thanksgiving celebration? Take a peek into what life was like for colonists and First Nations in the 1600s, and learn a little about the history of Thanksgiving.
Share a Thanksgiving Meal
Obviously, Thanksgiving dinners are legendary. So you're going to have to eat together, even if you're apart. This is Thanksgiving after all! Exchange recipes ahead of time so no one misses out on anyone's signature dish this year. Don't forget the candied yams!
Make an Autumnal Beverage
Whether you decide on a hot toddy, a pumpkin brew, a spiced latte, or simply some apple cider - let your family know what's in your cup! You could even make a contest out of who can make the most extravagant looking autumnal drink. Think fall colors, whipped cream, cloves, and cinnamon!
Say Thanks
What is Thanksgiving without going around the virtual table to say one thing you're thankful for? Cringey as it is, it's one part of the modern Thanksgiving tradition that ought to continue. Because we have a lot to be thankful for - especially when it comes to family and friends.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
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