Do you miss celebrating Thanksgiving in your hometown? Well, we're sure that you can do a lot of thanksgiving-related celebrations in Indonesia. So, here are five things that you can do to celebrate Thanksgiving as an Expat.
- Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving is typically celebrated with a big meal, and it's identical to turkey as the centerpiece. While maybe you're the only one who celebrates Thanksgiving in your community, you might want to host a Thanksgiving meal with the neighbors. You can get creative with the meal, too. Fuse them with traditional Indonesian dishes. Or maybe ask your neighbors to bring their specialty foods. Celebrate the feast by being thankful for the meal because that's the whole point of Thanksgiving tradition! - Decorate Your Home with Thanksgiving Theme
Bring the holiday season to your home! There are so many decorations to choose from when it comes to the Thanksgiving theme. Not only fun, but you can also bring a nostalgic atmosphere for your family and friends. You can add something that suits the color palettes of Thanksgiving. Fall leaves, pumpkins, classic table candles, harvest Thanksgiving centerpiece, and many more things you could add for this festive. - Paper Autumn Leaves Competition
Bring your colored paper. Now, it's time to do DIY and get creative with your family! Easy and so much fun, you'll have a great time making these colorful paper leaves. Before the competition goes, make sure you have taught yourself and the kids how to make the paper autumn leaves. Again, the person who makes leaves the most wins! You can also use all your family's crafts for additional decorations for the Thanksgiving festive. - Gratitude Game
Thanksgiving is all about gratitude. You can try the gratitude game when your family makes a list of things you are grateful for this season. You can name a person who helped you set the dinner table, for example. Each thankful affirmation will receive candy. The more person or things that you're grateful for, the more candy you will receive. Therefore, someone who got the most candies to win the game! - Thanksgiving Deals
You can spend Thanksgiving privately at hotels. Maybe you want to spend a night with your family, or simply just a brunch/dinner will enliven your Thanksgiving celebration. Plan a vacation and make it your Thanksgiving tradition will do, too! Don't forget to check out the Thanksgiving deals in your area.
