Each year, towards the end of November, Americans gather their families, their friends and their thankfulness for the past and hope for the future to enjoy an elaborate feast together. It is a time of celebration and joy, a time to take humble pride in our accomplishments and our relationships. Just like the Pilgrims and Indians gave thanks, so should we. We have such a powerful country that we can do whatever we want. We have a minimum wage and some people have health care. We have a great highway system so that we can drive really big cars all over the enormous land we have been blessed with. We have the greenest and best manicured lawns. We have so much to be thankful for, and only one day to show it. So get out your crayons, your scissors, your markers and glue, and spend some quality time with your thankfulness. These arts and crafts projects will surely get you in the mood.






There's something for everyone in this delicate, hand-made centerpiece. While serving as a beautiful accent to your Thanksgiving dinner, you can use the individual parts to help you with the meal.

Perfect for a large or small area, a counter or coffee table, this project will spice up your dinner quite nicely. We've constructed one as an example, but you should feel free to dig through your own (or your neighbor's) trash to make your cornucopia really unique and special. Have some fun with it!

Suggested Materials:

  • Foil around the outside (for leftovers)
  • Stereo wire (in case the party moves outside the bounds of the music)
  • A flower made out of a matchbook (for candles or to light your stove)
  • A lighter (for candles or in case a guest is a smoker)
  • A flower made from a feminine hygiene product (a female guest might appreciate this — smells great too!)
  • Light reading material on going to hell (sometimes there's a lull in the conversation)
  • A flower made of a cardboard toilet paper roll (just for looks)
  • A happy birthday sign (for holiday economization)
  • A flower made out of a plastic seedling container (hopeful anticipation of spring)
  • Styrofoam platter (perhaps the host runs out of plates)
  • Paintbrushes (for basting)
  • Bungee cord (makeshift suspender or belt expander)
  • Tissues in plastic bags (the food might not agree with everyone)
  • Twine (emergency handcuffs for those unruly guests)