Simran Joshi
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, known for blending royal traditions with their modern, family-focused lifestyle, celebrate holidays with warmth and inclusivity.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, now settled in their Montecito home, open their doors to friends and loved ones, emphasizing the importance of community.
Thanksgiving at their home is a low-key affair filled with great food, games, and cherished traditions, with Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, often joining the festivities.
From feminist icon Gloria Steinem’s visit in 2023 to Meghan’s childhood memories of giving back, their celebrations reflect a deep sense of gratitude and joy, especially as they create magical moments for their young children, Archie and Lilibet.
Sussex Home Thanksgiving: Cozy Traditions and Inviting Friends over
Thanksgiving at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Montecito home is very much about family, friends, and laid-back celebrations.
According to Meghan, “It’s a time where everyone feels included, particularly those who do not have family nearby.”.
“I think you always make sure there’s room at the table for your friends who don’t have family, which is really key,” she said in an interview with Marie Claire.
Notably, feminist icon Gloria Steinem joined their celebration in 2023, reflecting their inclusive spirit.
Meghan loves spending time with her mother, Doria Ragland, who lives nearby. She loves creating fun moments with her children, Archie and Lilibet.
“We’re always making sure we have something fun to do,” she said. “Like any other family, you spend time having a great meal and then what do you do? Play games, all the same stuff, someone brings a guitar — fun.”
Passing Down Values and Making Magic for the Kids
For Meghan, Thanksgiving has nothing to do with just food alone but with creating such lasting moments for her children that they stay connected to more meaningful traditions.
“It is important for Archie and Lilibet to enjoy the ‘magic’ of those traditions like, for instance, great recipes in which they end up getting connected with a formative memory.”.
As the kids grow older, every holiday becomes a new adventure, as they start to understand the fun of the holidays. “At first, I think as a mom with children you’re just enjoying having them there.
But now we’re at the age where I just can’t wait to see it through their lens every year,” she added.
Meghan’s values were set early by the acts of kindness that her parents demonstrated during the holidays. As she wrote on her former blog The Tig,
“Both my parents came from little, so they made a choice to give a lot — buying turkeys for homeless shelters, delivering meals to patients in hospice care, and donating any spare change in their pocket. quiet acts of grace.”
She was deeply socially conscious and committed to giving back because of this upbringing.
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