Traditions

For many families, the holidays go hand in hand with memorable traditions. Many of them are passed down through several generations. Other than having the iconic turkey for Thanksgiving lunch, I couldn't think of any real tradition that we had. So, who is to say I can't start one? Here are some fun ideas I found on the web that I thought I would share.

Gratitude Rolls

 

I love this idea from beautyandbedlam.com. Each guest for dinner writes a few things they are thankful for on small sheets of paper. They are baked in rolls and passed around during dinner. (A sort of fortune cookie if you will.) You can use pre-made crescent roll dough or follow their recipe for  homemade butter horn rolls.

Gratitude Trees

This is a similar idea from Green Jello. Cut out leaves of paper to hang on a "tree." Each guest writes something to be thankful for to hang on the tree. Keep the leaves for future Thanksgivings.

Book of Thanks

This is another cute idea from Eighteen25.com. Have a book ready for all of your guests to write their blessings with a photo from that day including everyone. Add to it every year. Wonderful heirloom!

So what traditions does your family have? Do you plan on starting any new ones?