How’s your thank you list going?  Regularly writing down what you are thankful for can increase your level of happiness by 25%.   I have always believed that an attitude of gratitude changes your disposition because of what Scripture indicates.  However, Thanks!: How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier offers scientific evidence of this and that a grateful spirit actually improves your health.   I haven’t read the book yet, but I am always thrilled when scientists discover the reality of what Scripture has always said.

Always help your children understand the holidays you celebrate.  Have fun telling the story of the first Thanksgiving and acting it out with Indian headbands and Pilgrim hats.

Click here for a coloring book you can download and print that gives a simple explanation of the first Thanksgiving.  Talk about each page as you color.

The following sites have patterns for pilgrim hats and Indian headbands:

http://crafts.kaboose.com/pilgrim-hat-for-girls.html

http://crafts.kaboose.com/pilgrim-hat-for-boys.html

http://www.iparty.com/projects/thanksgiving_native_american_headband.asp

Have fun!!

I am thankful for all of you who follow my blog and have a desire to train up your children according  to Scripture.   Thank you to family and friends who continue to encourage me to post.  Thanks to the Lord Jesus Christ for all things!!!!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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