Want to keep the kids busy during Thanksgiving? Why not try this easy turkey craft! This is a perfect activity that can keep the kids entertained while preparing your Thanksgiving feast. It can also help you and your kids be as creative as possible with your Thanksgiving decorations.
To ensure a smooth crafting process, make sure to gather the following materials:
You will need:
- Popsicle stick
- Googly eyes
- Paper (in thanksgiving theme colors)
- Glue
Instructions:
Step 1: Once all the materials, gather your kids and set up a crafting area for this project
Step 2: Cut a circle from your paper
Step 3: Place googly eyes and set up the face of your turkey. Set aside
Step 4: Start working with the feathers of your turkey by cutting various colors and arranging them at the back of the circle you create [turkey head]
Step 5: After sticking the feathers at the back of the turkey head, set aside.
Step 6: Get a popsicle stick.
Step 7: Use a glue gun to attach the turkey head to your popsicle stick
Why Do People Celebrate Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is celebrated by many people in the United States and Canada. The holiday has religious origins, but it is mainly celebrated as a secular holiday. Many people celebrate Thanksgiving by spending time with their families and friends, eating traditional foods, and giving thanks for what they have. Thanksgiving is also a popular time to travel. Some people use the long weekend to visit different parts of the country.
What’s Turkey Day?
Turkey Day is a nickname for Thanksgiving. This is because the main course at most Thanksgiving dinners is turkey. Turkey Day is also used to describe the days leading up to Thanksgiving, which is typically filled with preparations for the big feast.
People prepare for Thanksgiving in many different ways. Some people cook the entire meal themselves, while others buy a pre-made feast. No matter how you celebrate, the most important part is spending time with your loved ones and giving thanks for all the good things in your life.
Turkey has been a popular main course for Thanksgiving dinners for many years. Some people believe that eating turkey on Thanksgiving began with the Pilgrims, who were some of the first European settlers in North America. The Pilgrims likely ate turkey at their first Thanksgiving feast because the bird was common in the region and easy to catch.
Thanksgiving is a popular time to eat other traditional foods as well. Foods such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, and cranberry sauce often served at Thanksgiving dinners.
Many people celebrate Thanksgiving by watching football games. The National Football League (NFL) has played football games on Thanksgiving Day since 1920. In recent years, the games have become very popular and have been broadcast on national television.
Some people also use the Thanksgiving holiday as an opportunity to do some shopping. The day after Thanksgiving, known as Black Friday, is one of the year’s busiest shopping days. Retailers often offer special deals and discounts on this day.
How Is Thanksgiving Celebrated in Other Countries?
Thanksgiving is not a national holiday in every country. However, many countries have holidays that are similar to Thanksgiving.
In England, for example, the day after Thanksgiving is known as “Boxing Day.” This day is traditionally celebrated by giving gifts to family and friends. In Australia, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the same day as Canada, the second Monday in October.
