Count Your Blessings with Candy Corn This Thanksgiving
Count your blessings—it’s a phrase we often hear, but how often do we practice it? Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and gratitude. One unique way to count your blessings is through a tradition called “Candy Corn Blessings.” This simple yet impactful activity can make your Thanksgiving dinner more meaningful. For a detailed guide and printable tags to get started, check out the original article by Leigh Anne Wilkes on YourHomebased Mom.com.
How Candy Corn Helps You Count Your Blessings
The Basics
Place five pieces of candy corn on each dinner plate. Before anyone digs into the turkey, each person names five blessings they’re thankful for. After sharing, you can eat the candy corn and enjoy your meal. This tradition has been around for years and was popularized by Leigh Anne Wilkes. She even offers printable tags and instructions to make it easy for anyone to adopt this tradition.
Flexibility and Adaptability
What if you have a big family and don’t want dinner to get cold? No worries! You can modify the tradition. Name just one or two blessings instead of five. The key is to count your blessings, no matter how many you choose to share.
Beyond the Dinner Table
This tradition isn’t just for Thanksgiving dinner. You can make “Candy Corn Blessing Bags” for family members or even for a church activity. These bags contain five pieces of candy corn and a tag with a poem. The poem serves as a sweet reminder to count your blessings, big and small.
Creative Twists
Want to take it a step further? Use the candy corn for classroom activities or as party favors. You can even use extra candy corn for Thanksgiving crafts. The options are endless!
Why Count Your Blessings?
Counting your blessings isn’t just a nice thing; it’s good for your mental health. It shifts your focus from what you lack to what you have. And what better time to start than Thanksgiving?
So, why not add some sweetness to your Thanksgiving celebration this year? Count your blessings, one candy corn at a time.
Are you curious about the history and fun facts behind candy corn? Our blog post reveals why this iconic American Fall treat has captured hearts since 1880. Learn more here.
If you’re intrigued by the idea of counting your blessings and want to explore more ways to cultivate gratitude, don’t miss our article on creating a Thanksgiving Checklist. It’s a comprehensive guide that will help you plan a stress-free and meaningful Thanksgiving celebration from start to finish.
Editorial Update: We strive to keep our content accurate and up-to-date. As part of our ongoing efforts, this article has been moved from Home + Garden to HOLIDAYS & CELEBRATIONS on 09/11/2023.
