Thanksgiving

“Have a Happy Turkey Day“, my co-worked said to me as she was leaving the office to start her Thanksgiving holiday.

Thanksgiving day is one of my favorite holidays. It is a time of gathering with my family for a big feast. Yum! Our Thanksgiving dinner is a cornucopia of wonderful tasting dishes. Our family's traditional dinner consists of mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans in a special sauce of cream and mushrooms with slivers of almonds, corn prepared in special way, and of course turkey. Dessert following dinner is Pumpkin Pie with a dollop of whip cream, or my Aunt’s coconut cream pie. When the meal is over we sit around and talk and laugh.

Thanksgiving is also a time to think about what we are thankful for. At my church, my youth leader asked us to share what we were thankful for. The young people mentioned they were grateful for freedom to Worship God, being an American, God’s protection, the Bible, and Family. I also agree that I am thankful for these blessings.

Thanksgiving is also the kick off for the holiday season, with Christmas and New Year's Day soon approaching. Once Thanksgiving is over the rush for Christmas preparations and shopping begin which is also accompanied by a flurry of holiday parties.

What are your favorite Thanksgiving memories? I would be interested in your comments of your thanksgiving experiences and what you are grateful for.