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Granny’s Thanksgiving Surprise…
Thanksgiving was Emily’s favorite holiday, and this year, she was especially excited. She was spending it at Granny’s house, a cozy little cottage in the countryside. Granny always had a way of making everything feel magical, from her warm hugs to the smell of freshly baked pies wafting from the kitchen.
But when Emily arrived, something was different. Instead of the usual feast preparations, Granny was sitting in her rocking chair, knitting. “Granny, aren’t you getting ready for Thanksgiving dinner?” Emily asked, confused.
Granny smiled mysteriously. “Oh, I’ve got a surprise for you this year, Emily. We’re doing Thanksgiving a little differently.”
Emily’s eyes widened. “A surprise? What is it?”
Granny just winked. “You’ll see soon enough. But first, I need your help gathering some things.”
Granny handed Emily a list with items like “pinecones,” “fallen leaves,” and “acorns.” Together, they bundled up in scarves and set off into the crisp autumn air. Emily loved the sound of crunching leaves under her boots as they walked through the woods near Granny’s house.
“What are we doing with all these?” Emily asked, as her basket filled with nature’s treasures.
“You’ll see,” Granny said again, her eyes twinkling.
When they got back to the house, Granny spread the items on the table and handed Emily some craft supplies. “We’re making a Thanksgiving centerpiece,” she said. “It’s going to remind us of all the little things we’re grateful for.”
Emily was delighted. She and Granny spent the afternoon creating a beautiful display with pinecones, colorful leaves, and bright red berries. They even added small cards where they wrote what they were thankful for: Granny wrote “family,” and Emily wrote “Granny’s hugs and pies.”
Just as they finished, there was a knock at the door. To Emily’s surprise, Aunt Clara, Uncle Joe, and her cousins walked in, carrying dishes of food. “Surprise!” they all shouted.
Emily turned to Granny. “You invited everyone here?”
Granny chuckled. “Thanksgiving is about being together, my dear. I thought it would be fun to bring the family here this year.”
The table was soon filled with delicious food: roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and, of course, Granny’s famous pumpkin pie. They placed the centerpiece in the middle of the table, and everyone took turns reading what they were thankful for.
As they ate, laughed, and shared stories, Emily felt her heart fill with joy. This Thanksgiving was different, but it was perfect in every way.
That night, as Granny tucked her into bed, Emily whispered, “This was the best Thanksgiving ever. Thank you for the surprise, Granny.”
Granny kissed her forehead. “I’m thankful for you, Emily. You’re my biggest blessing.”
And as Emily drifted off to sleep, she dreamed of more Thanksgivings filled with love, laughter, and Granny’s surprises.
The End.
Follow-Up Questions:
- What items did Emily and Granny collect to make the Thanksgiving centerpiece?
- Who showed up at Granny’s house as part of the surprise?
- What did Emily write on her thankful card for the centerpiece?