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Let's Celebrate – Thanksgiving Thankful Rolls

Start a new family tradition this Thanksgiving with the addition of "Thankful Rolls" to your holiday menu.

Thanksgiving isn’t just about the turkey or the huge spread of food on the table. It is all about being together with friends and family and giving thanks for the blessings in our lives. After all, that’s how it all started in 1621 with the pilgrims and the Indians and that first autumn feast celebrating a successful harvest.

Here’s a Thanksgiving holiday tradition that we’ve celebrated at “That Creative Mom’s” table for the past few years. This family activity has been a hit with adults and kids alike and is sure to be a great conversation starter for your family too.

Thanksgiving Thankful Rolls

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Supplies:

  • 2 Tubes of Crescent Rolls (8 rolls per tube)
  • Sharp Kitchen Knife
  • Butter Knife
  • Scissors or X-Acto Knife
  • Ruler
  • Sheets of White Paper
  • Permanent Fine-Point Marker
  • Basket (Optional)

Directions:

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1) Using your scissors or X-Acto knife, cut ½ inch strips of white paper and place them in a basket with the permanent fine-point marker.

2) As your guests arrive, direct them to the basket and have them write what they are thankful for on one of the strips of paper. Keep the notes anonymous, it is more fun.

3) As the strips are filled out, fold them down until they are approximately ¾ of an inch in length.

4) Bake the crescent rolls.

5) Using a sharp kitchen knife, cut a ½ inch slot in the crescent roll’s side.

6) Place a folded “note of thanks” on the edge of a butter knife and slip it into the slot you just created, leaving the note partially sticking outside of the roll.

7) Repeat for the remaining rolls.

Prepare the rolls above shortly before serving dinner.  While you can get fancy with a homemade recipe, I’ve found that keeping it simple with the pre-made rolls works the best.

During dinner, have everyone pass the bread basket and read the notes aloud around the table. Have everyone try to guess whose note is being read. This is a great way to teach our children about gratitude and giving thanks.

Have the smaller children join in and tell what they are thankful for. They will love participating in the conversation. You just might be surprised at what they have to say.

I hope you enjoy this week’s feature. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

That Creative Mom

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