I know it's still a week off, but I've already got the Thanksgiving spirit. Thanksgiving has always had a special place in my heart. My grandma always put out such a great feast. Her mashed potatoes are to. die. for. Plus she had a complete ensemble of Thanksgiving china: pilgrim shaped salt and pepper shakers, pumpkin platters and a turkey gravy bowl. Festive! (That's me, circa 1978. Clearly my love affair with Thanksgiving began later. How about that dress!)There is so much to love about Thanksgiving. The entire top ten could be my list of favorite foods but I'll sprinkle some other aspects in as well.
The Ten Bestest Things About Thanksgiving:
1. Turkey! This might be the perfect food. Dark or white meat, it's all good.
2. Napping. There's just something about a tryptophan induced nap. I have spent many a Thanksgiving afternoon stretched out on the floor in front of the fire.
3. Football. Whether you just watch it or have a family tradition that includes throwing around the old pigskin in the backyard, this sport defines the season.
4. Pumpkin Pie. Topped with real whip cream or cool whip, its spiced goodness is hard to resist.
5. Family. Bellying up to the table with loved ones that you don't see nearly often enough. Priceless.
6. Four day weekend. Although some chintzy companies require their employees to work on Friday (like my husband's) most people still take the day off and have a nice long weekend.
7. Shopping. Okay, this one scares me a little bit, but the deals just can't be beat. I will NOT be out at 6am on Friday, though.
8. The beginning of the holiday season. The lights start going up around town and the Christmas decorations come out in force. 'Tis the season to be jolly!
9. Leftovers. Turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce, all piled on a day old roll. Yum.
10. Giving thanks. Even in the worst of times, we all have something to be thankful for, I know I do.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Oh, those are all my favs too. Except for the shopping one. Occassional years I have made the early morning trek. I saved a LOT that year. But this year we're cutting back a LOT, so I'm doing most online...my MOST fav way to shop!
ReplyDeleteI would add: PECAN pie. The only day of the year it's okay to eat something so full of fat and sugar goodness. SO good. I'm jealous of your grandma's thanksgiving china. Thanksgiving has become MY holiday to host, so I tend to have more fall decorations than any others, and turkey day stuff is hard to find, given the placement of Christmas stuff everywhere starting at Halloween!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely list. I agree with every. single. one.
ReplyDeleteOoh, your list made me wish it were Thanksgiving were today. I can't wait for the feast!
ReplyDeleteThere is a puddle of drool enveloping my keyboard, thankyouverymuch.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy Thanksgiving too. Does this mean you are done posting until after the holidays? Say it ain't so! Love the flick from the 70's. The dress looks marvelous darlin!
ReplyDeleteyou are so right, Thanksgiving totally ROCKS!!!!
ReplyDeleteNow I'm excited! We are going to the mountains for the whole week. Woo hoo!
ReplyDeleteSweet outfit. Did your parents save it so that Sophie can wear it?
ReplyDeleteI'm not a huge fan of Thanksgiving. It's okay, just not my favorite holiday (Christmas, Valentine's Day, and Easter all top it).
Sweet outfit. Did your parents save it so that Sophie can wear it?
ReplyDeleteI'm not a huge fan of Thanksgiving. It's okay, just not my favorite holiday (Christmas, Valentine's Day, and Easter all top it).
I love Thanksgiving, but don't like turkey, stuffing or cranberry sauce. I could, however, have a whole plate of mashed potatoes and green bean casserole! This year we're having filet mignon on the outdoor grill and guacamole on the menu. (it will be in the 80's and sunny here)
ReplyDeleteIt's a holiday without the same stresses as Christmas and birthdays. Just eating. Gotta love that!
ReplyDeleteLove the pic!!
ReplyDeleteI agree w/ your list but you left off my favorite thing--stuffing! My sister and i joke that if Thanksgiving was just eating stuffing, we'd be happy!
LOL #9 all I can think of it Freindsand Ross with his sandwich that was taken from him at work with the moistmaker! LOL
ReplyDeletethanksgiving is thay warm fuzzy I look forward to!
Not sure which would be my favorite. The pumpkin pie or the turkey.
ReplyDeleteMmmm, yumm, yumm, yumm!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait!
Happy T day.
You know what I love about Thanksgiving? Waking up that morning and watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
ReplyDeleteOh, it makes me happy...
we're going to try to get him on ski's we have the boots already just trying to figure out the ski's if to buy or rent?
ReplyDeleteThis year, a group of us are walking/running in a 5K Thanksgiving morning (a/k/a The Turkey Trot). I am c.r.a.z.y.
ReplyDeleteI am picturing snow, freezing cold temps, and lots of overly-fit people around me. But hey - it will make me feel less guilty about eating all that food later in the day.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Awww...your blog made me totally remember something I think I had forgotton. The pilgrim salt and pepper shakers. My mom would use them every year:) Good times!
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