15 Ways to Get into the Thanksgiving Spirit

We’ve all heard the term “Christmas Spirit” before. It’s that wonderful attitude of peace and goodwill, of family and Jesus, but have you ever thought of getting into the “Thanksgiving Spirit”? Of doing, creating, eating, and participating in things that get you pumped up and excited about gratitude? Perhaps not.

I was thinking about this concept of “Thanksgiving Spirit” recently and began to search for some inspiration. I found a ton of wonderful blog posts with crafts, stories, and recipes that are perfect for getting ready for this wonderful holiday.

The posts below are broken up into four catagories: Crafts & DIY, Recipes, Printables, and Stories & Inspiration. Please pin from the original sources and get ready for 15 ways to get into the Thanksgiving Spirit.

Crafts & DIY

To start us off, My Life From Home shares this lovely Thanksgiving tree. I love the idea of writing what we are thankful to hang up for all to see!

Next, Anastasia Vintage has this lovely “thankful” sign made from something unexpected. This was so creative and a perfect reminder all year round.

Marty’s Musings shared this awesome idea for a family blessings jar; an awesome idea for helping our children realize the importance of gratitude.

This “Blessings Box” from the Kim Six Fix is such a cool idea for really getting into the spirit of thankfulness!

This Thankful Table Runner from The CSI Project is great for young kids. I know our toddler would love it 😉

Now, if you would like to see a bunch more easy DIY Thanksgiving ideas, you have to head over to FrugElegance! There are some awesome projects over there!

Recipes

Yum!!! These Two Ingredient Pumpkin Bites from Salvage Sister & Mister look ah-mazing!

And, how about this Maple Roasted Delicata from Healthy Bites? Nourishing and fall inspired. That’s my kind of dish!

Thanksgiving Printables

Who doesn’t love printables, right? Well, at Sisters, What! you will find these adorable “I’m Thankful For” pages for free.

This printable “Give Thanks” sign looks great in a frame from Exquisitely Unremarkable.

And, how about this awesome 1917 inspired printable from Anastasia Vintage?

Stories and Inspiration

Little Girl Designs shared about the gratitude journal she has kept and found a great blessing in. I love the idea of writing something you are thankful for every day of the year! That would be so special to look back on.

At My Urban Family, we take a look at some of the best Thanksgiving traditions, but they aren’t the usual generic sentiments you’ve heard before. I love the honesty and humor in this post!

Day to Day Adventures shares a poetic story about finding gratitude in loss and joy from pain.

Finally, Shelley from Roots North and South shared her incredible story of thankfulness through a difficult journey.

Wow! What a ride this has been! I have truly loved reading through all the posts above, haven’t you? From thankful trees, blessings jars, pumpkin bites, decorative printables, to heartwarming stories about what it really means to have gratitude, those links were just right for getting into the “Thanksgiving Spirit”! Thank you to all of the wonderful bloggers who shared their posts!

Have a beautiful November and wonderful Thanksgiving everyone!