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A Thanksgiving round-up for a wonderful family celebration

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Cerith Gardiner - published on 11/24/21

Here's how to enjoy a day full of gratitude, faith, and love.

This Thanksgiving might feel a little different than usual. Some will be missing loved ones who have died or are far away; others will be feeling the stresses of job insecurity. But many will be meeting up with friends and family members they didn’t get to see last year.

To help you all make the most of this special day, here are a selection of our most popular Thanksgiving slideshows that we hope you’ll enjoy. Have a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving!

A global affair

Thanksgiving is also celebrated in different countries throughout the year. Although the traditions may be different, gratitude is truly at the heart of the occasion.

6 Ways other countries around the world celebrate their thanksgiving

Biblical inspiration

Although Thanksgiving is a 400-year-old celebration, it’s funny to think that just 10 years before the first Thanksgiving, the first copy of the St. James’ Bible was published — a version of the Bible that is said to be the most printed book in the history of the world. And if you look through the centuries’ old version, and the previous versions, you’ll see that the Bible is the ultimate instruction manual in how, and why, we should be thankful.

8 Quotes from Scripture to inspire your Thanksgiving Day

A heartfelt family occasion

Here are some lovely traditions to keep as a family that will make your day extra special.

12 Meaningful Thanksgiving traditions for the whole family

Some literary inspiration

Some great writers captured their gratitude on paper in the most eloquent of ways. This collection of quotes comes from literary greats whose faith also had a huge part to play in why they felt such thanks.

15 Quotes to inspire gratitude this Thanksgiving and beyond

A day of peace

Family gatherings can be a little stressful, especially when conversations get a little heated! Here’s some lovely things to chat about to keep the day the joyful event it should be.

10 Low-stress discussion topics for your big family this Thanksgiving

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