Ah, thanksgiving. Syphillis, massacres, instant mashed potatoes. BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER! Whip out the garnish and give thanks like they did in the olden times.

The Decor:
-roaring fire
-self-hewn wooden benches
-leaf-rubbings (DIY!)
-barrels of salted meat for the coming winter
-paper cut-outs of turkeys
-patchwork quilts and animal skins. Obviously, you’ll turn off the heat for authenticity.

The Garb:
Do it Pioneer Style. Little House on the Prairie will tell you all you need to know. Some basics:
-bonnets
-bloomers
-aprons
-floral-print floor length dresses
-square-toed black man-shoes

The Music:
Have a musician friend play banjo in the corner. Pay him in free Turkey and beeswax candles. Demand he wear overalls and chew a stalk of grass.

The Food:
-Turkey
-Mashed potatoes
-MAIS!
-Gravy
-Squash
-"Shit-I-Burned-Dinner-Where’s-The-Chinese-Menu?"

The Drink:
-Mulled wine
-mead
-A good old local(ish) brew like Northern Ale
-cider

Makeup:
Are you kidding? Fresh faced and rosy cheeked.