Videos to share and ignite discussion

This first one can be used in worship, post on your church's FB page, or to start a discussion with.

A "Social" Thanksgiving

Craft suggestion: Have the kids build a "cellphone and tv remote jail" out of cardboard and paper. Invite family members to put theirs in it.

⇒ What other "attitudes instead of gratitude" belong in the jail?
Have your family write down several and put them in jail.

Try an Unplugged Thanksgiving: No TV, video games, or phones.

Youth Video Discussion Starter About Thanksgiving Discussion

Here's a funny Saturday Night Live video your teens and millennials will appreciate. A young girl turns on "Hello" by Adele to change the tone at her family's Thanksgiving dinner.

Part of its humor is that it mimics a famous Adele "Hello" music video  (linked here). More importantly, the lyrics express sorrow for past mistakes, which is the understated message of the parody.

Follow up with a discussion about how we should talk and what we should talk about at mealtime. Listen carefully for those who express serious issues related to their family meals.

Crossroad Kids Video Explaining "Generosity"

This four-minute video shares several biblical ideas and stories, including the widow's mite and how our generosity is a response to God's generosity.

The puzzle device which the video uses is a bit of a metaphor in its own right. Each piece or act of generosity and giving creates a picture, i.e. fills a need and sends a message. What's the message that God wants our generosity to share with others? What pieces are missing from your life?

FYI: Resource companies like Oriental Trading sell bulk "blank" puzzles that students could draw on to create their own "generosity" puzzle (as seen in the video) and take home to their family.