The very
first Thanksgiving Day event was not considered an event, it was a
happening! Everyone came together and
brought their best displays of food and sat down for a meal that provided them
with soul comfort and celebration for the end of the harvest season.
Today we
still celebrate with our family and friends and even those who are far away
from their families usually have a family to support them, whether they are the
college student or one of our military who happens to be stationed in our area.
People were
integrated with the earth because they harvested their own fresh food, they
baked their own breads and of course, used everything locally. They used vines to make baskets and they used
gourds for drinking cups and they used straw for mats. What a concept for us now as we try to bring
this back into our lives! So many look
at the buy local as something new! Our décor today is mums, gourds, corn on the
cob and straw and they are all of the earth.
When you
think of our baked brown turkey and stuffing and acorn or butternut squash and
sweet potatoes; they all represent these same traditions as in the past. Some
tips that will insure that everyone has a comfortable relaxed atmosphere are:
A round
table or an oblong table will create good family relationships and great
conversations. No worries if you only
have a square table, the softness of a tablecloth and round dishes will also
help your family to have a good experience.
The elements of Feng Shui are, metal, earth, wood, fire and water. If these elements are in our surrounding area
in the room this will also support a good balanced environment.
If you
happened to use green placemats and have a salad in that location, this would
cover the wood element. If you would add
to the table the white dinner napkin, it is symbolic of the metal element. The addition of lovely candles and now you
have the fire element to keep people energized.
By placing a goblet of water on the table, you will have covered that
element also. Your food will be the best
of all of these elements as it is of the earth!
Here are the
basics:
Create great
seating arrangements.
Set lovely
dinner table décor and settings. Now is the time to use those dishes in the
China Cabinet and the real silver.
Complete the
whole process with the addition of the 5 elements of Feng Shui.
Have a
wonderful 2013 Thanksgiving Day!
If you would
like to know more about Feng Shui or would like to schedule a consultation or training
with Yvonne, please call 412-215-8247 email yvonnephillips1@aol.com
