Thanksgiving Dinner Invitations

 

Today I was contacted on Facebook and asked if I would create a few Thanksgiving invitations and fall season home decorations. I thought it was off-season considering it was the month of May. I told the customer that I would be happy to design a few dinner invitations for them.

Through the conversation, I learned that the family was planning a Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings for August. The reason for the early in season dinner was because last year they could not be with each other due to the COVID19 lockdowns and now they can be with family. They said we have a lot to be thankful for so we are going to have a family thanksgiving dinner in August.

Knowing the reason for her invitation request made perfect sense to me so I got busy and created Thanksgiving dinner invitations for them. 

Thanksgiving is a November holiday, its the end of the growing season and is a time when we are thankful for a bountiful fall season harvest, our good health our family, friends, and for our God for blessing us. But after the pandemic of 2020, we do have a lot to be thankful for so Thanksgiving celebrated in August makes total sense to me.

Eat Drink and Be Thankful Thanksgiving Dinner Invitation

This Thanksgiving dinner invitation features an elegant photograph design of an elegant table setting. Use this template invitation for your holiday needs. Shown in a glossy finish with rounded corners.

Personalize this Thanksgiving holiday dinner invitation with your own words. This collage art invitation was created from a vintage watercolor turkey and two pumpkins and acorn designs.

COVID19 Thanksgiving Party Ideas

 Many people will be celebrating Thanksgiving differently this year due to COVID19 and with a little planning you can host a holiday dinner for your family here are some ideas.

If you reside in an area that is cold but there is no snow on the ground consider an outdoor party where guests can keep warm with patio heaters or a bonfire. Gather outdoors where you can social distance and not worry about getting COVID19.

Plan for guest to spend time outdoors

Host your party outdoors, keep guest warm with a firepit 

When planning your Thanksgiving gathering set up seating that allows for the six feet distancing. Encourage guests to mingle outdoors as much as possible. Set up outdoor heaters and burn wood in a firepit.

If you must have your holiday party indoors, choose an area in the house that is large for your thanksgiving gathering. Open a window and a door for cross ventilation. Stay away from closed in rooms with poor air circulation.

Reduce your guest list as much as possible. If your family is large you may want to split up the holiday by doing 2 separate family gatherings. This way you can set your table so that it is 6 feet in-between guests as it is important to adhere to proper distancing.

Offer hand sanitizer and extra facemasks for your guests.

This facemask comes in adult or kid sizes and is perfect for Thanksgiving 

Make Thanksgiving fun by encouraging all to wear a holiday designed face mask. Give an award for the best holiday designed facemask. 

Note: If you are feeling ill be courteous to your guest and opt-out of the holiday party. If others in your household have been ill know that it is best to cancel and go to the family party as there is a possibility that you may spread the virus

Photo credits by Image by Julie Rothe from Pixabay / Thanksgiving face mask by Photo Gifts by SGolis