Thanksgiving Activities
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Thanksgiving activities and Thanksgiving skits abound in schools and institutions across this nation as the traditional day declared by President Franklin Roosevelt in 1941 is celebrated. On the fourth Thursday of every November this nation takes a day to give thanks to God for all of the goodness He has granted this nation. Festivals swirl around the games and crafts of traditional fall objects and plays relive the Pilgrims eating with their new found Indian friends and giving thanks to God for blessing their crops. Creative ideas for traditional celebrations and meaningful skits can be found online for those who are looking for new notions.
Perhaps one of the most important events that we can partake in during this time of year is the act of giving thanks. Through His Word, God teaches us the value of giving thanks. A great idea for Thanksgiving activities is to memorize scripture that teaches us that thankfulness brings about true joy and peace. "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7) Clearly there is a blessing associated with giving thanks. Thanksgiving skits could include family Bible readings on prayer and thankfulness, as well as a special time of sharing everything that each member of the family is thankful for.
Using dramas and theater can be a great way to instill valuable lessons and teach about historical events. Thanksgiving skits can include the first thankful celebration with the Puritans and the Indians, speaking of how the Puritans tended to prayer and gave God credit for the blessings in their lives. A study of the Puritans can also reveal a true dedication to scripture and personal relationships with Christ. The Puritans lived a life that is believed to have been a Biblically based. "Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: bur rather giving of thanks." (Ephesians 5:4) Thanksgiving skits can provide open doors for gospel presentations and testimony for our Savior. For further information about this celebration, take this Thanksgiving Quiz.
In our nation today, we quickly rush to celebrate how great we have become, but there is a pull away from the traditional Thanksgiving activities of prayer and an ignoring of what this holiday really stands for, which is giving God credit for all good things. This season, as searches are conducted to find new and innovative Thanksgiving activities, let us not forget that this very day is a day set aside to give God glory and honor and our thankful hearts.
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