Couple is a synonym of Handful. Handful is a synonym of Little. Little is a synonym of Slight. 
Freedom is related to Independence. Independence is related to Holiday. Holiday is related to Thanksgiving. 
Couple <--Synonym--> Handful <--Synonym--> Little <--Synonym--> Slight 
Freedom <--RelatedTo--> Independence <--RelatedTo--> Holiday <--RelatedTo--> Thanksgiving 