Joshua’s House

Click here for printer friendly version.

Thanksgiving is tomorrow!  Amidst all the travel and preparation for a wonderful meal, don’t forget to thank the One who has given us everything.  Here is a fun idea to get the whole family involved in a spirit of thankfulness.  It also makes a great centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table.

All you need is a couple twigs, a vase, scissors, string or thread, and a hole punch.

Step 1: Gather one or two branches from your yard.

Step 2: Put the twig(s) in a vase.  If you need something to make them snug in the vase, tie multiple branches together with string and stuff paper towels or toilet paper in the vase.

Step 3: Print out some fall leaves from this template.  To make it more fun, you can print them on colored paper.  You may want to cut them out ahead of time, or you can let others do that as part of the fun. You can even print out some direction cards to place around your Thanksgiving tree.

Step 4: Put leaves, string and the Thanksgiving tree on your table or in a prominent spot.

Step 5: On each leaf, write (or draw a picture of) one thing you are thankful for or your favorite Bible verse that reminds you to thank God for the things He has given us.

Step 6: Tie a string to your leaf and hang it on the Thanksgiving tree.

Step 7: Watch the tree grow with beautiful fall colors.