Thanksgiving Day is an annual holiday in the US and Canada that honors the harvest and other blessings from the previous year. The Thanksgiving meal traditionally consists of a whole lot of turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberries, cornbread and pumpkin pie. The American holiday is particularly rich in religious legends and cultural significance. When it comes to traffic, the holiday is frequently the busiest of the year as family members get together. Thanksgiving Day is generally observed on the 4th Thursday of November every year.

Thanksgiving is a time for togetherness, food, and creating memories with your family and loved ones. It’s always great to see people who you might not have seen in a long time and share stories and laughs--and sometimes uncomfortable political discussions. But the tried-and-true holiday traditions can get stale over the years. This Thanksgiving, why not mix it up and create some new holiday traditions while you’re at it? Here are some tips to liven up your Thanksgiving get-together this year.