I was recently at a chain restaurant that has a gift shop attached and was appalled to see it decorated for ..CHRISTMAS! I'm not talking a small section with a few holiday do-dads, or a Christmas tree with some ornaments. I am talking 3/4 of the store decked out in Christmas splendor.
It's only the 2nd week in October! What the heck happened to Halloween and Thanksgiving? I love Thanksgiving. In fact, it is my favorite holiday. It is a fat kid's dream! It's a holiday based around giving thanks, and to show the thanks we EAT EAT EAT! I'm OK with that.
Not only that, but Thanksgiving has deep historical roots that go back to the infancy of our country.
Here is a link to history.com with videos about Thanksgiving, the Mayflower, pilgrims, etc.
I know the skipping of Thanksgiving and the harvest season is largely due to retailers not being able to capitalize as much on this holiday, which is so sad.
So, I hope you don't skip Thanksgiving. I hope you teach your children all of the historical background that goes with the holiday. I hope when you are carving pumpkins you take that opportunity to reflect on the beginnings of our great country.
But, most of all, I hope you just enjoy the time of this season, the beautiful colors, the perfect weather, the celebrations with family, it is all too great to wish away.
And, the day after Thanksgiving, you will find me putting up my Christmas tree.
The Muppet Show- Taylor the Turkey
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