DIVINE
  • English
    • Français
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Food
  • Family
  • Health
  • Travel
  • Living
  • Reviews
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact us
  • Instagram
  • Legal
Stay Connected
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Pinterest
DIVINE
  • English
  • French
DIVINE
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Food
  • Travel
  • Living
  • Family
  • Health
  • Reviews
  • Food
  • Sponsored

4 Ways to Set a Festive Mood this Thanksgiving

  • October 5, 2022
  • 2 minute read
  • divine.ca
Turkey
Credit: Think Turkey / Cashmere and Cocktails
Total
0
Shares
0
0
0

Fall is in the air, and as the weather grows cooler and Thanksgiving weekend draws near, you can almost smell the turkey roasting. Whether you’re planning a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with your family or Friendsgiving with the family that you choose, we want to help you make this weekend feel festive! Here are four ways to set a festive mood this Thanksgiving – from the food to the playlist and the décor.

The Main Event

Festive Mood: Thanksgiving Turkey
Photo: THINKTURKEY.ca

It’s not Thanksgiving without turkey! A perfect turkey makes for a perfect gathering. Take the guess work out of the equation with Think Turkey’s Whole Bird Turkey Calculator, which will tell you everything from the size of turkey you need, to how long to thaw and cook.

Hungry for some new turkey recipes to try?  How about Lavender Honey Turkey, Pumpkin Spiced Turkey and or a set it and forget it Instant Pot Whole Turkey! And if you’re planning a smaller gathering, you can’t go wrong with this Chipotle Rosemary Herb Turkey Roast.

The Side Dishes

Festive Mood: Root Vegetable Hash
Image by Candace Towner from Pixabay

A true Thanksgiving feast features an array of delicious side dishes to complement the turkey! The sky is the limit when it comes to side dishes. Traditional turkey lovers would love mashed potatoes, winter squash and roasted autumn veggies. If you have adventurous tastebuds, try experimenting with risotto, potato gratin, or a squash and radicchio salad.

One thing is for certain: you can never forget the stuffing!

The Sounds

Did you know Thanksgiving officially has a dedicated tune? It’s called the Sweetest Moments and you can thank Canadian crooner Alex Bird and his band The Jazz Mavericks for creating it. Now streaming on Apple and Spotify, it’s a nostalgic tune that instantly gives you that fall feeling and makes you want to get around a table with friends and family to celebrate. 

“Thanksgiving is one of the sweetest holidays, which is why we couldn’t believe it didn’t have a song,” says Bird. “When we set out to write a Thanksgiving song, we thought about the sounds, the sights, the smells, the faces, the turkey and really tried to encapsulate that in a tune.”

Get in the Thanksgiving spirit by adding “The Sweetest Moments” to your playlist on Spotify and Apple Music.

The Sights

Photo: THINKTURKEY.ca

When it comes to décor, keep it seasonal! Warm colours like rust, burgundy, yellow and deep green are key to creating the perfect fall atmosphere. If you want to keep it sustainable, visit your local pumpkin patch and pick up some pumpkins and gourds, or make it DIY with a homemade acorn wreath.

To really set a festive mood, don’t forget candles in cozy fall scents like pumpkin, cinnamon or vanilla.

For even more tips on how to have the perfect Thanksgiving, visit www.thinkturkey.ca/thanksgiving.

Content created in partnership with Think Turkey.

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
You May Also Like
Woman Dinner: Living room with two bottles of wine and a burger on a TV tray
    • Food

Step Aside Girl Dinner, Woman Dinner is the Grown-Up Way to Indulge

  • divine.ca
  • May 21, 2025
Related Topics
  • Alex Bird and The Jazz Mavericks
  • festive mood
  • How to set the table for Thanksgiving
  • Thanksgiving 2022
  • Thanksgiving Dinner
  • Thanksgiving memories
  • Thanksgiving Playlist
  • Thanksgiving side dishes
  • Thanksgiving tips
  • Thanksgiving Turkey
  • Turkey
divine.ca

Previous Article
Sport jacket: Man in sport jacket with book bag
  • Fashion
  • Sponsored

5 Ways to Upgrade Your Man’s Style with A Sport Jacket

  • October 4, 2022
  • Jill Schneiderman
View Post
Next Article
Your Clothes: Girl puts donations in a box with items
  • Fashion
  • Living

Repair, Replace, or Donate: How to Decide What to Do with Your Clothes

  • October 5, 2022
  • divine.ca
View Post
Search
Featured Posts
  • Snacks for Kids: Two boys at a table having snacks

    Healthy and Nutritious Snacks for Kids: 3 Options We Love

    • 2 min
    View Post
  • Best Nightlife: Corner of King Street West with Massey Hall and the CN Tower in the background

    Best Nightlife and Entertainment in Canadian Provinces

    • 3 min
    View Post
  • Downsizing: Living Room with love seat and table

    How to Survive Downsizing Homes Without Losing Your Mind

    • 3 min
    View Post
Get in on the Fun
Top Posts
  • Lunar New Year 2025: Chef Nick Liu and Lovelri's Anthony W. leaning on the bar with diamonds in front of them 1
    A Sparkling Contest for Lunar New Year 2025!
    • 2 min
  • Improve your Communication: Man and Woman shaking hands 2
    Improve Your Communication and Advance Your Career in 4 Simple Steps
    • 3 min
  • Cataract Surgery: Human eye with clouded lens, white pupil 3
    Look Before You Leap into Cataract Surgery
    • 4 min
Stay Connected
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Pinterest
Featured Posts
  • Sake: Sake Rice Bale with wooden boxes etched with Japanese characters

    An Introduction to Japan’s National Spirit by a Sake Samurai

    • 4 min
    View Post
  • Patio Furniture: two loungers and assorted, brightly coloured furniture

    Our Favourite Patio Furniture for 2025

    • 2 min
    View Post
  • Reflective Practice: Woman looking at her reflection in the mirror

    How Reflective Practice Can Help You Make 2025 A Year Of Success

    • 3 min
    View Post
about
DIVINE Magazine

Canada's Online Women's Magazine

DIVINE Magazine is the bilingual online destination for Canadian women. Bringing you trending features that are relevant and interesting to Canadian women, DIVINE is the place to visit for useful, practical and entertaining content.
Subscribe
Partner Network
SWAGGER Magazine, North America’s
Online Men‘s Luxury Lifestyle Magazine.Ohlala.ca, Canada’s Destination for Everything You Need to Know About Dating & Sex.
about
Stay Connected

Follow along on Instagram @DIVINEdotca

Kick your feed up a notch with the hottest beauty, style trends, recipes and more! It's not too late, follow along today and you might just catch the behind-the-scenes of our next shoot or even a contest. You can thank us later. ;) #Divinistas
Follow Us
DIVINE
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Privacy
Making your life a little more DIVINE.

Copyright © 2022 Divine.ca · All Rights Reserved

Input your search keywords and press Enter.