Others

Music
While Thanksgiving doesn’t have as many dedicated songs as Christmas, you can still feature a nice mix of music related to gratitude, family, fall, and togetherness. 

Games and Entertainment 

1. Thanksgiving Charades
Act out Thanksgiving-related words (like “stuffing,” “turkey,” or “football”) without speaking, and have others guess!

2. Turkey Hunt (Scavenger Hunt)
Hide small paper turkeys or fall-themed items around the house and give clues to find them.

3. Thanksgiving Bingo
Create or print bingo cards with pictures or words like “pie,” “gravy,” “leaves,” “family,” and mark them as they appear throughout the day.

Native Americans Perspective

For many Native Americans, Thanksgiving is a time of mourning, not celebration. While the holiday often tells a story of unity between Pilgrims and the Wampanoag, it overlooks centuries of colonization, loss, and broken promises.

The National Day of Mourning, held every Thanksgiving in Plymouth, Massachusetts, honors Indigenous ancestors and calls attention to Native resilience and rights.

Some Native families observe Thanksgiving in their own way—gathering with loved ones and practicing gratitude—while also using the day to reflect, educate, and share their stories.