Why We Shouldn T Forget Thanksgiving

Ah yes, thanksgiving, also known as the turkey day. Many people hold turkey bowls in their backyards. But there are also NFL games on every thanksgiving. The Detroit Lions play every Thanksgiving, as do the Dallas Cowboys. This tradition started back in 1920 when the league first came about (There is a wikipedia article on this topic, and yes it is credible. You scroll down to the bottom and you will see all of their sources.) this Thanksgiving the Minnesota Vikings will go up against the Detroit Lions, The other two games are the Washington Redskins vs the New York Giants. And the Dallas Cowboys vs The Los Angeles Chargers. Football is the greatest Thanksgiving tradition

Most people's Thanksgivings are probably normal. Some people might not even celebrate Thanksgiving. My Thanksgivings are not normal at all there's a lot of crazy things that go on. I just wish one time we can have a normal Thanksgiving one time. But I still like what goes on at our Thanksgiving.

Walking out of the front door sights of yellow, orange, and bright red autumn leaves flow in the wind like tiny dancers. The feeling of warm air and smells like hot apple cider symbolizing a new season and new traditions. Many people have different memories from their fall traditions that will teach future generations to come. Traditions are very important in society. Regardless of race or religion, all parts of the world follow many diverse traditions, such as Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is one of America's most treasured holidays and traditions. While there are some constants in the way we observe the day, it can mean different things to different people. As part of my human experience, my family and I celebrate the holiday of harvest and

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays! This time of year, the energy in the air is of thankfulness as people from all walks of life are grateful for the many blessings in their lives. I too am filled with gratitude... Thank you for your loyalty and for your dedication to living a happy, healthy, fulfilling life.

Thanksgiving is a very important holiday in present day culture. People all throughout America take time to make this day a memorable celebration. This tradition has been in America since 1621 when the very first thanksgiving took place. Nigel Hamilton once said, “Thanksgiving is a time of togetherness and gratitude” and even though the traditions may have been altered and changed, the true meaning of Thanksgiving remains the same. The first thanksgiving was an important milestone that made a huge mark in American culture today.

Every year my family celebrates Thanksgiving. It’s meaningful to me because it’s a holiday where family comes together and be with each other. We come together and eat turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and other things. A tradition that we do is take an olive and put it on our right pinkie finger and we go around the table saying what we are thankful and then you eat the olive. Then we all pray and then we eat and talk about family. When we are all done eating, my sisters and I pick up the plates and wash them and put them in the dishwasher for the adults who usually do the dishes all the time. When we are all done doing that, me and my sisters print out a Thanksgiving coloring sheet, like a turkey, and we color it and hang it up as one

How different are our Thanksgivings? How many people do you know that do things differently than you for Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving is a time where you get your whole family together and spend time with each other. During your time together, you reminisce about hilariously weird memories and laugh at all of the amazingly fun times you guys have had together. Also, you feast and make more memories that you will have with you forever! When you are with whoever’s house you go to, you get to be you and not worry about what anyone thinks because you know your family loves you the way you are.

It is no secret that Thanksgiving is a holiday of many interpretations. Depending on which interest group is being asked, this day of observance can be accompanied by negative or positive connotations. According to its Google definition, Thanksgiving is “an annual national holiday marked by religious observances and a traditional meal including turkey.” Thanksgiving, as described in textbooks across the country, is a national holiday which came to be in Plymouth, Massachusetts during the year of 1621. In its prime, Thanksgiving has been described as “a three-day festival of eating, hunting, and other entertainment in honor of the pilgrims’ first successful harvest,” (History). What history textbooks around the world do not tell you is that these are only miniscule details regarding what the holiday actually commemorates.

When thinking of holidays that are predominantly meant to revolve around about family thanksgiving is at the forefront of most Americans minds. Slowly this day went from being thankful for who and what you have in your life, to being a precursor for black Friday and nothing more. As almost everyone who works in

Thanksgiving is an important holiday when the Native Americans and the Pilgrims feasted on their crops. Correspondingly, we have a feast every Thanksgiving. Although Thanksgiving seems to be about dining on a great feast, the holiday is veritably about being thankful for everything you have. I’ve encountered entertainment, provision, and a family, but most importantly, I’ve encountered Jesus.

Yes, the teacher excitedly told the students that they were sharing American Thanksgiving Experiences. The teacher repeated the question with some animated gestures and a very approachable tone to share their experiences on Thanksgiving celebration. All students took turns in narrating their experiences in simple but understandable English.

I moved to the USA in 2013 and my life turned upside down. These were a new place, new people, and new culture. I have many experiences to remember good and bad both. One of the best things happened to me was I got a chance to follow my dream and became the blogger. In November 2013, I came to know about thanksgiving but I thought it’s all about the sale and Black Friday deals. When I came in contact with Americans then I realize it is actually celebration in which family members come together and have a feast. It is the way to say “THANKS” for all they have done for you and being in your life.

With Thanksgiving fastly approaching, all retailers are gearing up for their busiest day of the year. I used to work in retail management and for those three years, I dreaded the holidays. Not because I don’t like Thanksgiving and Christmas and not because I hate family gatherings but because I hated being at work during that time of year. For one customers are very rude, when that time of year is supposed to make you thankful, hints the name THANKSgiving, they come in throwing clothes around and yelling about the fact that they should have an extra 30% off because they have a coupon from August that has expired. Secondly, its Thanksgiving Day, people should be at home with their families not going into work at midnight for Black Friday. Every

While on vacation back to Indiana this past week, we all volunteered like at a lot of churches to put food packets together for under privileged families for Thanksgiving. During our time serving, we had to lines down the main hallway of the church with different types of perishable foods throughout the line. We then had individuals walk down both lines with boxes and the volunteers handling the food would place their food in the box. This ended up providing Thanksgiving meals for a couple hundred families.

Thanksgiving only happens once a year. You don't have to skip your holiday favorites, just try to enjoy them in moderation. Instead of three scoops of mashed potatoes, have two. Instead of two deviled eggs, just have one. Keep your portions small and don't ruin the holiday for