Happy Thanksgiving!!!

This time of the year brings shorter days, colder nights, and more comfort foods.  This time of the year is also the start of the holiday season.  Fall happens to be my favorite season and Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday.  What’s better than family and food?  No matter if you have a big multi-generational dinner, a Friendsgiving, or a small intimate dinner, Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends.

This is a time to get together, relax, eat some good food, and just enjoy each other.  Thanksgiving is also a great time to add stories to your family history.  Take the time to talk to and interview your relatives.  Get the younger generations involved by either having them conduct the interviews with the older generation or have them record the interviews; you can also interview the younger generation. It’s important to get as much information from as many relatives as possible. Thanksgiving is also the perfect time to get those family recipes. Let’s not forget to get those pictures of family and friends before, during, and after dinner.

Thanksgiving can also be a good time to talk with other family members about having a family reunion.  You can take this time to coordinate the date and the place.  You can also brainstorm about family reunion activities and gather contact information for relatives.  Planning a family reunion is hard work, and the earlier you start the easier it will be to plan and organize.

Thanksgiving is a time that brings family and friends together to share food, laughter, and quality time together.  AAHGS wishes you peace, love, and prosperity this Thanksgiving holiday.