Hosting Your First Thanksgiving? Consider This Your Stress-Free Guide.Hosting your first Thanksgiving is a big undertaking, but we're here to help.So if you're set on a traditional Thanksgiving, here are some great tips for planning your big day.Two to three weeks before the event start making a plan. Create a menu, order your turkey, and confirm your guest list.About one week before your big dinner, go ahead and take care of table decor, grocery shop, and make sure you are ready for overnight guests.The day of, you will need to wake up early, keep your food warm throughout the day, and make sure every room in the house is clean.The last steps are roasting the perfect turkey, and having a fantastic dinner with your friends or family or both!