Recipe for a Successful Thanksgiving
Michael L. Goldblatt
My recipe for a successful Thanksgiving is to outsource the feast. Our family orders a Thanksgiving meal from a local grocery store, but restaurants are also an option. Another alternative is to assign responsibility so guests bring the food. Avoid problems by using a checklist and ordering food several weeks in advance. Take time during the meal to encourage guests to talk about why they give thanks. Wishing you a grand feast and fun time with your guests.
Resources
Neale Godfrey, 5 Tips to Help Put "Thanks" and "Giving" Back in Thanksgiving, Forbes, Nov. 16, 2014.
Layla Khoury-Hanold, Thanksgiving Takeout Options from Restaurants and Grocery Stores, Nov. 26, 2022.
Linley Sanders, Thanksgiving Countdown: A Stress-Free Guide to Hosting for the First Time, Better Homes & Gardens, Oct. 24, 2022.
Staff, Thanksgiving Planning Checklist, PBS, Nov. 2012.