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Thanksgiving, the Holiday That...

golding76 — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:44:46 GMT

...likes you just the way you are.

I just read this and it warmed my heart. How true.

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mamaslittlepotato — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:16:15 GMT

Makes me gain 6 lbs. in one day and takes me one month to lose it again.

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shortbreadlover — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 20:05:54 GMT

pused asdie and gets no real respect. move over and make way for the christmas shopping.

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sidsmom — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 20:11:56 GMT

I believe Thanksgiving gets TONS of respect!

And you know, it gets stronger every year.

I really do believe Thanksgiving is in the midst of a renaissance.

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hayseed00 — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 20:14:11 GMT

Was one of my dad's favorite holidays, sure hope he and my family are having a great feast in the Heavens above !!!!

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CAMOGIRL — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 21:05:09 GMT

I will be completely honest .... Totally revolves around yummy food!

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CANDLEQUEEN — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 21:09:11 GMT

you enjoy good food, and are Thankful for what you have.......

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ShowMe — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 21:16:17 GMT

@CANDLEQUEEN wrote:
you enjoy good food, and are Thankful for what you have.......

@CANDLEQUEEN.......AMEN to that......

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this is my nic — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 22:11:35 GMT

I love Thanksgiving! The only shopping is for food, not trying to figure out what gifts to purchase for family and friends.

The town where I grew up was busy on Thanksgiving. Santa came to town in the morning, escorted by the high school band. In the afternoon the h s football team played the team from the neighboring town. It was always a packed house because the current residents and people who had moved away came back to visit and attend the game. I was in the band, so my day was very busy and exciting! Dinner was before the game with leftovers later. This was in PA, so it was cold! Somehow, that was not a problem. We were tough!

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Texasmouse — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 01:40:03 GMT

Thanksgiving in America is HUGE in it's own right. I grew up in Canada where Thanksgiving is celebrated in October (when it's Columbus Day here) and even though there's no association with Christmas, given the greater span between the two dates, it's STILL not as big a deal up there as it is down here!

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Highlands72 — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 01:53:53 GMT

. . . makes me even more thankful when someone else agrees to host the dinner at their place.

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Shanus — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 02:13:52 GMT

....makes me wonder why when turkeys are available all year, delicious, healthy (w/o the gravy & skin), but we only cook it once a year.

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qualitygal — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 11:13:50 GMT

not in my house. i love turkey and have it here for all sorts of things. @Shanus

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Shanus — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 12:55:32 GMT

@qualitygal wrote:
not in my house. i love turkey and have it here for all sorts of things. @Shanus

@qualitygal Here as well. I make turkey breasts almost as often as a roast chicken.

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qualitygal — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 13:10:58 GMT

@Shanus twins lol

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Imaoldhippie — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 13:38:13 GMT

Thanksgiving is the ONLY true American Holiday that is not shared by any other countries.

I find it sad that we only celebrate it with family when back in the day it was shared with the whole community. (It would be a little more than hard to do that today.)

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tototwo — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 13:41:21 GMT

The holiday that usually gets ignored in the midst of the Christmas shopping push from September forward. To me, it's one of our most important for what it represents .... and, oh, yah, mashed potatoes, gravy, turkey, cranberries, sweet potatoes, pie.....

Let's raise a toast to elastic-waist pants!

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dex — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 13:42:11 GMT

I am Canadian but have lived here for 18 years.Thanksgiving for me is a time to reflect on my life and eat turkey with family.The Canadian way has much less fanfare.I love being in the USA with all of the ceremonial celebrations.

The first few years of our life here I was amazed by all of the excitement created over any event.Back to school for my son...cheerleaders,band,bbqs homecoming,dances.Every occasion to decorate ..people do.We only decorated for Christmas. Football games with tailgating and fabulous food.I have been here long enough now that I can’t remember what all of the things were that excited me so much....they are my way of life now.I am thankful to live in and experience this wonderful country and with all of you.Happy thanksgiving to everyone.

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Mistic — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 20:56:05 GMT

Fond memories of when our Children were young, Mom, Dad, two Sisters.... We all lived within 10 miles, "So We Were All Together."