Thanksgiving is traditionally thought of as a family event: big meals, football games, and the entire family gathered to celebrate together. It is also the start of the busy holiday season. Sometimes, there are so many things to do during the holidays that you may push aside couple time. However, you do not have to neglect your relationship just because the holiday season has arrived. There can be room for traditional family events and romance. You just have to be creative and make your relationship a priority.

Here are ten romantic ideas for Thanksgiving dates:

1. Cook together

If you both enjoy cooking, then set aside some time for the two of you to prepare special treats for the holiday.

2. Thanksgiving Parade

Going to watch a Thanksgiving parade can give you some couple time before the big family celebration.

3. Volunteer Date

Have you ever considered volunteering as a date opportunity? Doing something for others can make you feel good about yourself and your relationship. Also, volunteering can help you be thankful for what you have and instead of focusing on your problems.

4. Attend a Thanksgiving service

Take time together to reflect on the blessings in your life.

5. A drive in the country

Going for a drive together can provide you with some quiet time in the midst of all the holiday hustle and bustle.

6. An exercise date

This gives you an opportunity to "kill two birds with one stone". You can burn off some holiday calories and spend time together. At one time, my in-laws lived about ten miles from us. On Thanksgiving, we took food and a change of clothes to their house on Wednesday. Then on Thursday, my husband and I rode our bikes to their house. We were able to fit in the family celebration, a 20-mile bike ride, and couple time into one day.

7. Football game

Attending a Thanksgiving game could be a one-time event or the start of a new tradition.

8. Play "Twister"

Playing "Twister" might be a fun way to unwind at the end of the day.

9. Snuggle up in front of the fire

Build a fire, turn down the lights, make cocoa, and play romantic music. Sometimes the simple quiet times are the most romantic.

10. A private Thanksgiving celebration

Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for the blessings in your life. What a great time to sit down and tell you spouse how you are thankful for him/her. Make a list of those qualities that you love and appreciate about your mate and share those things with him/her