Celebrating Thanksgiving On A Small Scale

Thanksgiving is a time where families and friends come together to give thanks for everything good in their lives. They are also great opportunities for people to reconnect after long periods of time away. With the current state of the world, long-distance travel and large gatherings are no longer an option. While this may mean that many people will not get the chance to reconnect, that doesn’t mean that Thanksgiving has to be completely canceled. Hosting a small scale, Thanksgiving dinner for your immediate family is a great alternative to the large events of the past. If you are not sure how to get started, Costumes For All Occasions has some tips that may help.

Creative Thanksgiving Menus

Get Creative This Thanksgiving
Get Creative This Thanksgiving

Plenty of recipes have been passed down through the generations that families will serve every Thanksgiving. With fewer people to entertain, popping a giant turkey or ham into the oven is no longer cost-effective or budget-friendly. You can save on space and money by reinventing your menu to accommodate a smaller guest list. Consider buying a smaller turkey or even only turkey breast and making a new menu item. Instead of several large pies to feed a few families, consider making a cobbler Instead. Or, you can even small single person-sized pies to make your small Thanksgiving dinner more unique. You can ditch the traditional menu completely and move out of your comfort zone by creating a meal of exotic dishes instead. Since traveling is not an option for most, bring foreign cuisine to your dinner table this Thanksgiving holiday. With fewer people on the guest list, you can be much more daring in your menu choices than usual.

Outdoor Thanksgiving Potluck

Hosting events outdoors is one way to help reduce the risk of passing along pathogens to your guests. Unless you have a sprawling estate with a well lit outdoor dining setup, evening meals are out. Consider hosting an outdoor Thanksgiving potluck instead. Keep your guest list small and have each person or couple to bring a dish. Not only will this take the pressure off of everyone, but it will bring a sense of togetherness and sharing which is further highlighted during this holiday. When sending out invitations, make sure that you give a variety of menu options and have each guest RSVP with their planned entree. It is also important to follow proper coronavirus protocol when prepping dishes. This is also a great opportunity to dress up your space in comforting fall decor that adds a level of luxury to your Thanksgiving potluck.

Keep It Local With Holiday Meals In A Box

Order Your Thanksgiving Meal Locally
Buy Your Thanksgiving Dinner Locally

A lot of local businesses are suffering due to the slower foot traffic caused by closures and social distancing restrictions. With travel limited, there is also no need for Thanksgiving meals large enough to feed a small army. This holiday, you can reduce your workload and help support your community by purchasing a ready-made Thanksgiving meal to go. Spend time decorating your home and writing thoughtful letters to those who live far away while your local restaurant prepares a perfect Thanksgiving meal, which will also be more affordable than cooking at home from scratch.

Reduce Food Wastage This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving has always been a holiday that revolves around opulent meals, excessive eating and overflowing dinner tables. Usually, there are plenty of family members and friends to prevent much food from being wasted, but with smaller events, there needs to be a limit on the excess. Consider cutting down your meals to a curated menu of five to seven items which includes desert. The main dish, bread, a couple of sides, and two dessert options. This will give your table a well-rounded look while appealing to everyone’s tastes. The best thing about a smaller feast is that while you still get those delicious leftovers, you won’t have so much that you end up tossing any in the trash.

Creative Thanksgiving Trends For 2020

Are you tired of being stuck in the house? Are you looking forward to attending or hosting a big get together this holiday? Chances are that when Thanksgiving rolls around there will still be a limitation of mass gatherings, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the season. Costumes For All Occasions has put together a list of creative Thanksgiving trends for 2020 that will help you to make the most of your smaller holiday celebrations.

Welcome To Thanksgiving 2020
Come Home For Thanksgiving 2020

Enjoy The Virtual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Mayor Bill de Blasio has revealed that the annual parade will still happen but without the typical crowds. Instead of heading out to stand in the cold, consider decorating your home and hosting a parade brunch instead. With the famous parade being held virtually, you can share the spirit and the joy of that day together with a select number of your loved ones over a heartwarming meal at home.

Create Some Crafts With Your Kids – Thanksgiving Trends 2020

Jeweled Thanksgiving Pumpkin
Jeweled Thanksgiving Pumpkin

The meal crafting is for the adults, but you can still make this special holiday a treat for the kids. You can include the children in your Thanksgivingtrends and celebration by having them help craft the decorations. They can make jewel encrusted pumpkins with a little bit of hot glue and their imaginations to place in the hallways and on the front porch. You can even have them paint some mason jars in fall colors to use as candle holders for your Thanksgiving table. If the leaves have already started changing colors, have the little ones gather some brightly colored leaves to make leaf turkeys to decorate your abode. Don’t forget to add some homemade cornucopias to your festive decorations.

Enjoy Catering Of Locally Sourced Food

With the travel cut down to a minimum and most guest list being cut in half, catered meals are set to trend in 2020. For this Thanksgiving holiday, more families are thinking about supporting their local farms and restaurants while also reducing their workload. Not only will you and your family enjoy a tasty feast this holiday, but you also get to shed the stress that comes with days or even weeks of planning and preparation. There is something really special about farm-to-table locally sourced meals made to order for the holidays.

Thanksgiving Trends 2020- Outdoor Supper

The current health guidelines suggest hosting an event outdoors if the weather permits to help cut down on transmission. Depending on where you live, an outdoor Thanksgiving supper may be the perfect trend to follow. Choose a just before dusk dinner time and make sure that you have plenty of outdoor lighting. Leave some spaces between diners to make everyone comfortable while also creating an atmosphere of exclusivity.

Outdoor Thanksgiving
Take Your Thanksgiving Feast Outside

Prepare A Decorative Dessert Table

Desserts are almost as important as the turkey on Thanksgiving. From pumpkin pie to fall macaroons, the after-meal treat is what many will remember. With a smaller group to serve you can be more creative with your offerings. If you are looking for thanksgiving trends for 2020 that are sure to be a hit, your dessert table is a great place to start.

Thanksgiving Dessert
Make Yoru Guest Giggle With Fanciful Desserts

Add a brightly colored fruit salad to the table for a layered look and place your confections on tiered platters. This will give your event a touch of elegance while making each guest feel like they are attending an A-list event.