Traditions Your Family Might be Thankful For

Happy Thanksgiving! On this one day of the year set aside to reflect on the people and things we are most thankful for in our lives, Neighborhood Credit Union would like to thank YOU for making us your credit union. You are the reason we are here, and we are thankful for your continued loyalty and support.

As you enjoy this holiday with your family, we hope you will find comfort in your own traditions or perhaps start some new ones with these ideas created by Once Upon a Family. Creating family traditions is one of the most important things you can do to strengthen family ties.

Thankful Tree

Cut leaf shapes out of autumn colored paper, enough for each guest to have one. Ask each person to write down on the leaf what they are thankful for. Hang each leaf on a small tree, a wrought iron tree or in a basket. Take turns reading them as you enjoy Thanksgiving dessert. Preserve the leaves in a scrapbook or album so you can go back and enjoy them year after year.

Thanksgiving Family Trivia

Ask each guest to write down a few unknown facts about themselves. Perhaps Grandpa earned a purple heart in a war or Uncle Joe raced derby cars when he was a young boy. Mix up the facts and read them one by one. Have other family members try to guess which fact goes with which family member.

Letter of Thanks

Place a note card and a pen at each person’s place setting. Let them know a letter of thanks must be written before dessert is served. Ask everyone to reflect on their year and write a small note of thanks to someone who has impacted their life. Young children can participate by drawing a picture. Provide each person a stamp so they can send their card.


What are some of your family’s favorite Thanksgiving traditions? Please click on Comment below and share them with your Neighborhood Credit Union family.

We hope you have a Happy and fun-filled Thanksgiving Day!