How do you celebrate Thanksgiving with no family or friends nearby?
My husband and I just moved to Florida, we don’t know anyone here, so it will just be the two of us for Thanksgiving. Should I bother cooking a traditional dinner or should we just go out? Just wondering what couples in similar situations do?
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November 1st, 2010 at 2:02 am
When my daughter got married and her husband got stationed across the country, (he’s in the Navy) she asked me the same question.
My suggestion – go help serve Thanksgiving dinner at a soup kitchen or a shelter. It will give you a real appreciation for what you do have and you will be making a difference in the life of someone else.
God bless.
November 1st, 2010 at 2:51 am
My husband and I are in the same situation on the left coast. Sometimes, we celebrate by going to the homeless shelter where they serve a Thanksgiving day meal. Sometimes, we buy a little turkey breast or honey baked ham and make ourselves a little feast while we put up the holiday decorations. Still other times, if we get a good coupon for one of our favorite restaurants, we go out. And, we have been invited to a few of our neighbor’s family dinners over the years mainly because they see us out there putting up the decorations and probably feel sorry for us. LOL
November 1st, 2010 at 3:44 am
If it were just my husband and I, we would probably go out.
November 1st, 2010 at 4:42 am
I would go out. I also think ToryL suggest of serving is great. You could invite some new friends to your home for dinner as well. I know down south the Shoney’s serves a Thanksgiving buffet.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:05 am
Some couples gather with other couples for a buffet (covered dish). Frequently, new movies open on Thanksgiving Day, you might investigate local theaters. If you like sports, get tickets for a game. Should you feel particularly generous, help out at a soup kitchen. Local theaters may have live performances as well.
If you opt to go out to dinner, I would make reservations today, since seating may fill quickly (that goes for sports tickets and live theater too). If you choose cook at home, and then go on to see a movie, just cook a small turkey breast- you’ll have enough for leftovers without going overboard.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:14 am
go out to eat….too much work for 2 ppl or get one of those premade dinners from the store if you want leftovers….no dishes if you go out… and call the parents later
November 1st, 2010 at 5:40 am
Get yourself into a local church, there are always people with no place to go ( specially older people who have lost a spouse) you could be a Blessing to somebody and it would bless you back in return,or if you don,t go to church you could also call a local nursing home you will be shocked how many lonely seniors you find who would give anything to spend a day with you.So don,t go out , buy a turkey fill your home with wonderfull smells and bless somebodys Life you will be surprised what it will do for you possibly a thanksgiving you will never forget,because you opened your home to a stranger in need of love!! Just a thought so :o) !! Good Luck and happy thanksgiving!!! Nic
November 1st, 2010 at 6:14 am
My husband and I have no close relatives, but we have, over the last several years, put together a small dinner for a few older people from our church.
This year we actually plan to just go out dinner the two of us, and our daughter and her new family will be going to friends where they have a huge dinner then watch the football games. We aren’t into sports, so we will take the day to be thankful for each other and maybe go see a movie and go out to dinner somewhere.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:12 am
Why not invite other people in. I am sure there are older people in town with no family or even college kids that can’t afford to go home for the holiday. The more the merrier-what’s the difference if you are peeling potatoes for 2 or 4 people.
have fun.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:45 am
Honestly, if it was just my husband and I, I would go to a restaurant for Thanksgiving. There is no reason to cook and clean that whole meal for just the 2 of you. I don’t know where you live, but I know here that Luby’s is the place to go on Thanksgiving.
Then watch the parade on tv. Play games together.