{"id":1610732,"date":"2022-10-05T20:49:46","date_gmt":"2022-10-06T00:49:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/?p=1610732"},"modified":"2022-10-05T20:49:46","modified_gmt":"2022-10-06T00:49:46","slug":"4-ways-to-set-a-festive-mood-this-thanksgiving-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/4-ways-to-set-a-festive-mood-this-thanksgiving-day\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to Set a Festive Mood this Thanksgiving"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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\u2019re 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 \u2013 from <a href=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/thanksgiving-turkey-recipes-of-your-dreams-roasted-turkey-breast-porchetta-style-with-pancetta-apple-fennel\/\">the food<\/a> to the playlist and the d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-main-event\">The Main Event<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1610739\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1610739\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1610739\" src=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Thanksgiving-2022-Festive2.jpg\" alt=\"Festive Mood: Thanksgiving Turkey\" width=\"640\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Thanksgiving-2022-Festive2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Thanksgiving-2022-Festive2-320x205.jpg 320w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Thanksgiving-2022-Festive2-560x359.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1610739\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: THINKTURKEY.ca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s not Thanksgiving without turkey! A perfect turkey makes for a perfect gathering. Take the guess work out of the equation with Think Turkey\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadianturkey.ca\/whole-bird-turkey-calculator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whole Bird Turkey Calculator<\/a>, which will tell you everything from the size of turkey you need, to how long to thaw and cook.<\/p>\n<p>Hungry for some new turkey recipes to try?&nbsp; How about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadianturkey.ca\/recipes\/lavender-honey-turkey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lavender Honey Turkey<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadianturkey.ca\/recipes\/pumpkin-spiced-turkey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pumpkin Spiced Turkey<\/a> and or a set it and forget it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadianturkey.ca\/recipes\/instant-pot-whole-turkey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instant Pot Whole Turkey<\/a>! And if you\u2019re planning a smaller gathering, you can\u2019t go wrong with this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadianturkey.ca\/recipes\/chipotle-rosemary-herb-turkey-roast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chipotle Rosemary Herb Turkey Roast<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-side-dishes\">The Side Dishes<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1610733\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1610733\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1610733\" src=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Root-vegetable-hash.jpg\" alt=\"Festive Mood: Root Vegetable Hash\" width=\"640\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Root-vegetable-hash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Root-vegetable-hash-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Root-vegetable-hash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Root-vegetable-hash-560x420.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1610733\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/ctowner-1306688\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=1112017\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Candace Towner<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=1112017\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>One thing is for certain: you can never forget the stuffing!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-sounds\">The Sounds<\/h2>\n<div class=\"cs-embed cs-embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Sweetest Moments by Alex Bird and The Jazz Mavericks (Official Music Video)\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jOb-p-vl7mw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Did you know Thanksgiving officially has a dedicated tune? It\u2019s 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\u2019s 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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThanksgiving is one of the sweetest holidays, which is why we couldn\u2019t believe it didn\u2019t have a song,\u201d says Bird. \u201cWhen 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Get in the Thanksgiving spirit by adding \u201cThe Sweetest Moments\u201d to your playlist on <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/5noyugUFfGlDodgODRAoIF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spotify<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/ca\/album\/the-sweetest-moments-feat-the-jazz-mavericks\/1645366512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Music<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-sights\">The Sights<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1610737\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1610737\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1610737\" src=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Thanksgiving-2022-festive.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Thanksgiving-2022-festive.jpg 640w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Thanksgiving-2022-festive-320x247.jpg 320w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Thanksgiving-2022-festive-560x431.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1610737\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: THINKTURKEY.ca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When it comes to d\u00e9cor, 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.<\/p>\n<p>To really set a festive mood, don\u2019t forget candles in cozy fall scents like pumpkin, cinnamon or vanilla.<\/p>\n<p>For even more tips on how to have the perfect Thanksgiving, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thinkturkey.ca\/thanksgiving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.thinkturkey.ca\/thanksgiving<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Content created in partnership with Think Turkey.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-excerpt\">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\u2019re planning a traditional Thanksgiving dinner&hellip;<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/4-ways-to-set-a-festive-mood-this-thanksgiving-day\/\" class=\"button button-primary button-effect\"><span>View Post<\/span><span><i class=\"cs-icon cs-icon-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":1610741,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,7577],"tags":[11900,11896,8110,11898,8092,11901,11899,6742,11897,8091,639],"powerkit_post_featured":[3,10392],"class_list":{"0":"post-1610732","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-food","8":"category-sponsored","9":"tag-alex-bird-and-the-jazz-mavericks","10":"tag-festive-mood","11":"tag-how-to-set-the-table-for-thanksgiving","12":"tag-thanksgiving-2022","13":"tag-thanksgiving-dinner","14":"tag-thanksgiving-memories","15":"tag-thanksgiving-playlist","16":"tag-thanksgiving-side-dishes","17":"tag-thanksgiving-tips","18":"tag-thanksgiving-turkey","19":"tag-turkey"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1610732","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1610732"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1610732\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1610743,"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1610732\/revisions\/1610743"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1610741"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1610732"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1610732"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1610732"},{"taxonomy":"powerkit_post_featured","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/powerkit_post_featured?post=1610732"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}