A Thanksgiving Message
Children are not ready for Christmas before Thanksgiving! They are making turkeys and pilgrim hats in school, or learning about the first Thanksgiving – but they aren’t ready for Christmas. Each year for the days before Thanksgiving that I occupy the “Big Green Chair” at the mall, I talk with the children about Thanksgiving. We talk about family, friends and food! Then I ask them to do something for me.
"When you wake up on Thanksgiving morning, think of three things you have to be thankful for. For instance, are you sleeping in a nice warm bed?"
"Yes!"
"Do you have some nice clothes to put on?"
"Yes."
"Is someone in the kitchen fixing breakfast for you?"
"Yes."
"OK! That's three things, and you haven't even gotten out of bed yet. Now, Thanksgiving morning, think of three more. OK?"
"OK, Santa"
And sometimes they have stories to share – just as you do.
This year as you gather with family or friends, take time to share stories. Listen to your elders as they talk about events during their lives. Share some of your own. If possible, record them in some form. But most of all, listen to all the different tales you will hear during this special day of sharing love and gratitude. A wonderful day of “creative story” is happening right before your eyes. You are being blessed and blessing others at the same time. We here at Creative Story Project are truly thankful for your interest and support.
Children are not ready for Christmas before Thanksgiving! They are making turkeys and pilgrim hats in school, or learning about the first Thanksgiving – but they aren’t ready for Christmas. Each year for the days before Thanksgiving that I occupy the “Big Green Chair” at the mall, I talk with the children about Thanksgiving. We talk about family, friends and food! Then I ask them to do something for me.
"When you wake up on Thanksgiving morning, think of three things you have to be thankful for. For instance, are you sleeping in a nice warm bed?"
"Yes!"
"Do you have some nice clothes to put on?"
"Yes."
"Is someone in the kitchen fixing breakfast for you?"
"Yes."
"OK! That's three things, and you haven't even gotten out of bed yet. Now, Thanksgiving morning, think of three more. OK?"
"OK, Santa"
And sometimes they have stories to share – just as you do.
This year as you gather with family or friends, take time to share stories. Listen to your elders as they talk about events during their lives. Share some of your own. If possible, record them in some form. But most of all, listen to all the different tales you will hear during this special day of sharing love and gratitude. A wonderful day of “creative story” is happening right before your eyes. You are being blessed and blessing others at the same time. We here at Creative Story Project are truly thankful for your interest and support.
