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By Barb 28 Comments

A Thanksgiving Tablescape

Filed Under: Fall, Fall, Fall Home Tour 2013, Projects, Pumpkins, Tablescape, Tablescapes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: Tablescape, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Tablescape

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I‘ve often wondered what the first Thanksgiving

was really like in 1621.  Can you imagine being so far

from home – living in a strange land – unsure of what your

future would hold?

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I cannot imagine the courage and strength and

determination it must have taken to board that ship

and ride across a vast sea of nothingness

for months on end….not knowing what was on the

other side.  But, wanting to seek a new and better

World where they would be free of religious persecution.

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It has been told that the Thanksgiving we know today

has very little in common with the original celebration.

These 102 Pilgrims gathered for a feast of celebration for a

successful Harvest.  They had a few unexpected guests.

Good thing they cooked extra food.  Laughing 

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Today, Thanksgiving is the day we gather to give our

thanks for all the blessings bestowed upon us.

To me, Thanksgiving signifies family.

We celebrate this holiday at our home each year.

Two large tables filled to overflowing with Moms and Dads and

Sisters and Brothers and

Aunts and Uncles and Cousins and Nephews and Nieces.

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Our Thanksgiving may not be anything like the original

1621 feast of wild game and fish – but a feast it is.

Each year – we all agree that we are not going to

cook as much food as we did the previous year.

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hahahahahahaha!

Each year, each family member arrives with enough

food to feed a small Army.

We are Southern after all.  Laughing

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Me and my husband have a tradition that we have

been doing for the past 10 years since we moved back home after

his retirement from the Marine Corps.

After everyone has left and headed home with full bellies and

happy hearts –

we fix huge carry-out plates from the mountains of leftovers…

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Then, we drive to the two local Marine

Corps bases…and visit with the Marines on guard duty. 

Last year was one of my favorite years.  Those sweet boys were so

excited.  They had lots of cookies and fudge and sweets that had

been dropped off to them.  

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But – their eyes lit up when they saw we had turkey and ham

and dressing and all the fixings.  One Marine got quite

excited when he saw a bowl of collards.  He said he had not

been home to Georgia in 2 years to have his grandmother’s collards.

I served him an extra helping. Smile 

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When we left – they gave salutes to my hubby.

But, from me – they got hugs.  

{and that’s not so easy when they have M-16’s

strapped around them.} Laughing

They thanked us. And we thanked THEM.

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We have one other tradition – my hubby and I – after we get home.

He grabs a bourbon, and I grab my wine. And we grab slices of

pecan or pumpkin pie.  And we head out to the hot tub.

Laughing

And we each have to name three things we are grateful for.

The hot tub cannot be one of them.  ha!

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From my family here at The Everyday Home – we

wish you a day filled with family, love, blessings…

and moments that remind you of why you are truly Thankful.

 

I am so honored to be part of a fabulous group of

Bloggers who have been sharing their Thanksgiving

Tablescapes this week.

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 The talent being shared is beyond amazing.

Here is the full schedule – so please make sure you visit each one.

  

Monday, Nov 11th

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Marty’s Musing     Sophia’s

Celebrating Everyday Life with

Jennifer Carroll    On Sutton Place

Making Lemonade

 

Tuesday, Nov 12th

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Worthing Court    Home Is Where the Boat Is

Backporch Musings    Stone Gable

Kirb Appeal

 

Wednesday, November 13

The Everyday Home

At The Picket Fence

Between Naps On The Porch

Craftberry Bush

Cedar Hill Farmhouse

 

Thursday, November 14

The Lilypad Cottage

Atta Girl Says

All Things Heart And Home

Top This Top That

Town And Country Living

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  1. Debra@CommonGround says

    November 13, 2013 at 12:18 AM

    what a wonderful tradition to include those fellas on duty! Your table is lovely Barb. Is that just brown craft paper? what a great idea for the “I am thankful for…”.

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  2. Pat@Back Porch Musings says

    November 13, 2013 at 6:53 AM

    Gorgeous table and wonderful tradition, Barb!

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  3. Mary says

    November 13, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    I know those boys on duty are thankful for your pilgrimage and turkey leftovers! Love the ‘ I am thankful’ written by the place settings at your table!

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  4. Jennifer says

    November 13, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    Such a lovely table setting, but even more lovely is the tradition of generosity of you to our soldiers. I am in tears reading this morning. I know they were most grateful.

    Have a lovely week!

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  5. Jenna says

    November 13, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    Oh that made me cry! What a wonderful Thanksgiving tradition, while many head to shop you are sharing and giving in the real Thanksgiving spirit~thanks so much for sharing your holiday

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  6. Patty Lucas says

    November 13, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    Loved your post. My husband had collard greens at a Church function and loved them. I have no idea how to make them and would love to get a recipe from you. Thanks.

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  7. Lucy says

    November 13, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    What a beautiful post…thank you xo

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  8. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    November 13, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    Barb, I love hearing about your family and the way you gather and love one another. But the very best part of this post is when you talked about giving those wonderful soldiers a Thanksgiving meal. God bless you!!!! What a darling thing to do!
    Your table is amazing. I love all the natural beauty and love you set it with!
    xo

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  9. Kristen says

    November 13, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    What a beautiful table Barb! I loved reading about your traditions…the soldiers must love that! I would too if I were far from home. Have an amazing Thanksgiving this year!

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  10. KATHYSUE says

    November 13, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    LOVE this table and I love that after all your hard work and long day you still keep giving, amazing!! I would love to be sitting at your family table and eating some of your wonderful cooking! The little frames turned out great Barb!!

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  11. Marisa Franca says

    November 13, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    What a beautiful tradition. Your warmth and generosity will certainly be remembered by those wonderful men. You have a beautiful table but most of all you have a beautiful heart.

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  12. Kerry@homecrush says

    November 13, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    I love your craft paper thankful list right on the table! Might have to use that idea!

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  13. Donna says

    November 13, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    Beautiful holiday tradition and it really blessed my heart and your table is so very pretty, I am in love with the glassware, could you tell me the name and where you found it? Happy holidays to your family

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  14. Marty Walden says

    November 13, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    Everything looks great! Isn’t amazing how each family is just a little bit different (okay, maybe a lot of bit different) and yet the traditions are held to tightly and joyfully! Love your tablescap!

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  15. Cynthia says

    November 13, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    What a beautiful and very touching post. Everything on the table is so pretty and the enjoyment with your family sounds great. However, the story that you told about the Marines touched my soul. I LOVE that you do that and so proud that you take the time to do this for these courageous people who serve this Country!!! Enjoy your hot tub this year. BRAVO!!!!

    Cynthia

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  16. Bonnie Morgan says

    November 13, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    Thank you for reminding us of the first THanksgiving and all the sacrifices the early pilgrims made. Thank you for sharing your tradition to take those on duty a plate. I have tears in my eyes and hope I can find something similar to do for someone else.

    Your table is lovely with so many natural elements. I am inspired by your “I am thankful for” notes by each plate.

    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I am glad you were a part of the group.

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  17. laura says

    November 13, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    Thanks for your sweet heart and kindness and sharing your wonderful traditions.

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  18. kirby carespodi says

    November 13, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    What a great post, Barb! We will be up north for Thanksgiving this year, where they don’t even KNOW collards! I will cook them when I get home.

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  19. Shelia says

    November 13, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    Your table is beautiful, Barb, but most of all – you, my dear, have a beautiful heart! God bless you and have a great Thanksgiving.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

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  20. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says

    November 13, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    Wonderful post, Barb. Love your family traditions!

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  21. Suzy @ Worthing Court says

    November 13, 2013 at 8:41 PM

    What a sweet, sweet tradition you and Bill have. I love that you do that! Your table looks wonderful and I love the place beside each setting to write what each person is thankful for.

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  22. Carrie says

    November 13, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    LOVE the idea of the paper tablecloth and writing what you’re thankful for next to your plate! Everything looks so beautiful.

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  23. Ann says

    November 14, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    All your little touches clearly speak volumes about your love of family and home. Amazing tablescape!

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  24. Jessica@designerssweetspot.blogspot.com says

    November 14, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    I love your sweet Thanksgiving story! What a wonderful way to share the holiday! Your table is just lovely.

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  25. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says

    November 16, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    You know I’m lovin’ the cotton in that centerpiece!! Love the little berries too.

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  26. Atta Girl Amy says

    November 18, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    Is that how you snagged Bill? Did you take him a plate of food and invite him back to the hot tub? Or maybe it was the other way around. Wonderful traditional – so sweet and so generous — and as always, a lovely Thanksgiving table.

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  27. Heather says

    November 18, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    So beautiful Barb…the table and your traditions! I got teary thinking about the Marines you got and visit, that is such a wonderful idea! I love the fall colors against your white pieces, especially the centerpiece! It’s been so fun to be a part of the Tablescape party!!

    Heather

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    • Barb says

      November 18, 2013 at 2:17 PM

      Actually – it was my biscuits and gravy. 🙂

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