You can never separate a “pilgrim hat” from Thanksgiving. Do you know what is the connection between a pilgrim hat and Thanksgiving?
I’ll tell you what
Pilgrim hats symbolize the Thanksgiving event. In Christianity, Pilgrimage means a path that leads to an encounter with GOD at the end. A pilgrim’s hat symbolizes this pilgrimage. Later on, crafting pilgrim hats became a reason for family reunions during Thanksgiving. All members of the family get together and craft pilgrim hats sharing some laughs and good times during the festival. Undoubtedly, crafting DIY elements such as pilgrim hats makes festivals like Thanksgiving extra memorable.
Let’s start Thanksgiving off right by learning more about DIY pilgrim hats, their history, and their religious significance.
Section 1: DIY Pilgrim Hat Tutorials
| PILGRIM HAT TYPE | MATERIALS | INSTRUCTIONS |
| Paper Pilgrim Hats: | Paper cupGlueScissorsBlack card stock yellow card stock button | Measure the dimensions of your head with a measuring tape.Cut the hat’s body using the black fabric into a rectangle. Fold the fabric into a cylinder shapeJoin the sides using a fabric glueCut a white fabric into circle and glue it into the bottom side of the cylinder to make the brimCut the yellow or golden fabric into a square to make the buckle. |
| Fabric Pilgrim Hat: | Black fabric Scissors Needle Thread Fabric glue | Measure the dimensions of your head with a measuring tape. Cut the hat’s body using the black fabric into a rectangle. Fold the fabric into a cylinder shape Join the sides using a fabric glue. Cut a white fabric into the circle and glue it into the bottom side of the cylinder to make the brim. Cut the yellow or golden fabric into a square to make the buckle. |
| Eco-Friendly Pilgrim Hats: | Paper cup Glue Scissors Black card stock yellow card stock button | Take paper cups and glue their open part edges. Cut black card stock into circles and stick them to the paper cut.Use a button or yellow card stock to make the buckle |
Section 2: Fun Activities Featuring Pilgrim Hats
Thanksgiving Pilgrim Hat Parade:
If you want to add a playful touch to your family’s Thanksgiving gathering then just make your kids wear the pilgrim hats they have made. Not just ask them to wear their creations but also ask them to do a Thanksgiving Pilgrim Hat Parade.
Photo Booth Props:
You can decorate a specific corner of your home as a photobooth. Next, you can use the pilgrim hat as a photo booth prop.
Interactive Thanksgiving Stories:
This one is a really fun interactive activity to engage the kids. Ask the kids to wear their DIY pilgrim hats and sit together in a circle. Ask them to share pilgrim stories. Dressed like pilgrims and telling pilgrim’s stories. Isn’t that a fun Thanksgiving activity to do?
Section 3: The History Behind the Pilgrim Hat
- Briefly explore the origins of the Pilgrim hat and its evolution as a Thanksgiving symbol.
- Mention its educational value in teaching kids about early American history.
Pilgrims have both educational and historical value. Its evolution can be traced back to the 17th Century. It was during this time that the English settlers and Puritans used the Pilgrim hat to protect them from sun and heat. It was also used as a fashion among them.
During the 19th and the 20th Century in the United States the Pilgrims hat with a buckle became a fashionable trend among the people. It emerged as a symbol of pilgrims hence the name Pilgrim’s hat.
Today the Pilgrims hat has been assumed to be part of DIY crafts, arts activities and a major part of the Thanksgiving activity because of its affiliation with the pilgrims.
Section 4: Modern Spins on Pilgrim Hats
The modern times and trends have given pilgrim hat an entirely new form. Considered to be an important symbol of Thanksgiving you can find pilgrims hat in an edible form as well. Haven’t you seen the delicious cookies topped with chocolate and marshmallows shaped as pilgrims hats.
Another evolved form of pilgrims hat are the Thanksgiving tree ornaments and table place settings. This form or that you can never separate pilgrim hats from thanksgiving.
Conclusion
Pilgrim hats are not a decorative aspect of the Thanksgiving celebrations but they also have a creative and meaningful perspective. How do you use pilgrim hats in your Thanksgiving celebrations?
Cookies, crafts for ornamental purposes. We would love to hear your creative ideas. Share your ideas and photos in the comment section below!