Take a cue from luxe ski chalets and pass out warm throws and mugs of hot cider or cocoa to visitors. Carry your accoutrements to the porch and light some candles or gather around a fire pit in the backyard.

Snuggling into a bed dressed in soft flannel sheets is the ultimate in coziness. Layer on the warmth with blankets and throws in mix-and-match plaids, and burrow in with a good book.

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Ask each loved one you’ll see this Thanksgiving weekend to share a treasured recipe, then gather all the contributions into a booklet. Make copies to give to your family as a weekend memento.

After the big meal is over, bust out the board games, or turn the dining table into a table tennis court, and encourage a little friendly competition. With a big crowd, you could even set up a few game stations and let people gravitate to their favorites.

Kick movie night up a notch with homemade popcorn, hot chocolate and a double or triple feature with a theme, such as films by a single director, ones set during Thanksgiving, Oscar winners or foreign-language flicks.

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You know those family tales that get told over and over? Be sure to preserve them for future generations to enjoy. Make an audio or video recording of family members telling their most-loved stories, or go old-school and set out a manual typewriter and a big stack of paper.

Charlotte’s Web, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Velveteen Rabbit, Little House on the Prairie, Harry Potter — share your personal favorites with the younger generation by lending them or reading them aloud. And whether or not there are kids in the house, why not indulge in a little rereading?

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If you aren’t tired of cooking (and no one would blame you if you are after Thanksgiving), why not use a bit of your downtime this weekend to whip up a big-batch meal? Many casseroles, soups and stews freeze well and can make quick homemade dinners when life gets busy. You may even be able to work Thanksgiving leftovers into turkey soup, for example, or pot pie.

Have the little ones been learning songs at school, or taking piano or tumbling lessons? Encourage them to display their talents with an impromptu performance. Of course, you know your children best, so if they’re on the shy side, you may not want to put them on the spot!

After the big Thanksgiving meal, stealing off to catch a nap or sip peppermint tea can be restorative.