Thanksgiving

[MichaelB]

Come on, are we going to get into a squabble over Thanksgiving?

[Meadbh]

May I refer you to Wikipedia...

“An unusual annual Day of Thanksgiving began in 1606 following the failure of the Gunpowder Plot in 1605 and developed into Guy Fawkes Day on November 5” in England!

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanksgiving

[Bestwifeever]

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Originally Posted by MichaelB Come on, are we going to get into a squabble over Thanksgiving?

It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without a good meaningless squabble or two!

[Meadbh]

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Originally Posted by MichaelB Come on, are we going to get into a squabble over Thanksgiving?

It’s safer than politics!

[RobbieB]

Or Financial Advisors.

[MRG]

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Originally Posted by MichaelB Come on, are we going to get into a squabble over Thanksgiving?

Well I just saw a local place has free range fresh turkey for $4.59 a pound. Add in $25 for smoking. DW's still insisting on the restaurant. So maybe!

[Bamaman]

We always went to the grandparents 2 hours south for holidays until I was 20 years old and the grandparents started passing.

Then we moved to my brother in law's parents home as their dining room table sat over 20 people. And something like 50 friends and neighbors wojld rotate through there on Thanksgiving--many of which were college friends.

After another generation started passing on, we moved to my sister's house in the city we all lived in. After my niece and nephew had families, we finally started staying home for Thanksgiving. We also moved 3 hrs. away.

My wife's first three children are somewhat unreliable, and we just quit trying to celebrate Thanksgiving when no one would show up. Sometimes we cook the full meal, sometimes we go to our RV in the mountains and sometimes we go to Cracker Barrel. This year we are taking a 1 week road trip ending at the stepdaughter's house. We always show up when a meal is offered.

[aja8888]

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Originally Posted by Meadbh It’s safer than politics!

After reading the Wiki page you posted, it's more complicated than politics.

[MOSAT]

We moved 1300 miles away from both my and DW’s family about 24 years ago. The first few years of TG here were pretty sad in our house, since it was always a big deal with our families, LOTS of food, football, etc. 3 years later friends of ours, moved here, actually less than 2 miles away, with their three DD. They too left all their families 1000 miles away. So we made a pact, we do Thanksgiving dinner, they do Christmas, and we split Easter. Seems to work, the meals started to get big with boyfriends and girlfriends, some turned into spouses, all came to dinner. Now the crowd is erratic, our kids started to have other obligations, with spouses families etc. My DS is hosting thanksgiving for his spouses family, so he won’t make it this year, but our friends and all but one of their daughters and her husband will be here. Back to the big table this year. Looking forward to it!

[RobbieB]

Good for you! That sounds like big fun -

[rodi]

Thanksgiving isn't about shopping (except at the grocery store) so no surprise it's all Christmas stuff in the stores.

I'm excited to be going to spend T-day with my cousins and Aunt in Arizona. It's a last minute decision. As kids we often spent Thanksgiving together - but not as adults.

I'm showing up with homemade pumpkin and pecan pies, cranberry sauce, fixings for stuffing and garlic mashed potatoes. I was on the phone with my cousin as he purchased a turkey (making sure he got one that was a good size). My aunt is thrilled to not be cooking.

Thanksgiving is about good food and family - and we're getting that in large quantities this year.

[Scuba]

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Originally Posted by RobbieB Or Financial Advisors.

[emoji23]
Naaaah, the FA topic is easy. On this forum, there aren't too many supporters so it's more like an avalanche of warnings, dire predictions of doom, or at best, dismissive comments for being silly enough to use one. A squabble needs to be more balanced.

[Danmar]

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Originally Posted by rodi Thanksgiving isn't about shopping (except at the grocery store) so no surprise it's all Christmas stuff in the stores. I'm excited to be going to spend T-day with my cousins and Aunt in Arizona. It's a last minute decision. As kids we often spent Thanksgiving together - but not as adults. I'm showing up with homemade pumpkin and pecan pies, cranberry sauce, fixings for stuffing and garlic mashed potatoes. I was on the phone with my cousin as he purchased a turkey (making sure he got one that was a good size). My aunt is thrilled to not be cooking. Thanksgiving is about good food and family - and we're getting that in large quantities this year.

Good for you. Sounds wonderful.

Thanksgiving is indeed about family. When we celebrate it in Canada we invite everybody up to our lakehouse. Huge meal, bocce on the lawn, seeing extended family, etc, This past year it was a little bittersweet as it was the first year without my FIL. Will also celebrate in Arizona with our good friends and their family.

I have noticed that Americans celebrate thanksgiving a little more than Canadians. It would be rare for Canadians to travel long distances to be with family on thanksgiving. It would be more common at Christmas. While I think this might be reversed in US?

Anyway, I figure any reason for a get together is a good reason.

[Mdlerth]

The late Art Buchwald explains all:

The Art of Giving Thanks – National Society of Newspaper Columnists

Art Buchwald was a longtime columnist for the Washington Post who wrote this humorous description of the Pilgrim story.

[GravitySucks]

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Originally Posted by Meadbh When is American Thanksgiving?

A belated happy Thanksgiving to you.
Is Canadian Thanksgiving traditionally a Turkey dinner or do you have a different typical tradition up there.

[Meadbh]

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Originally Posted by GravitySucks A belated happy Thanksgiving to you. Is Canadian Thanksgiving traditionally a Turkey dinner or do you have a different typical tradition up there.

Turkey is typical.

[GalaxyBoy]

Cousin has a big bash on the day after Thanksgiving with potluck dinner (non-turkey is encouraged but not mandatory). His side of the family play bluegrass, so we get to do some stompin' too! Always a grand time.

Beats the heck out of shopping.

[irishgal]

Day after shopping has never been my thing. Will hold a K9 scent tracking class for those who are ready to push away from the table and perhaps get some fresh air.
Thanksgiving day, having some friends over, all the usual food plus homemade pies, pecan, pumpkin and sweet potato.

[irishgal]

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Originally Posted by GalaxyBoy Cousin has a big bash on the day after Thanksgiving with potluck dinner (non-turkey is encouraged but not mandatory). His side of the family play bluegrass, so we get to do some stompin' too! Always a grand time. Beats the heck out of shopping.

We may need video of that!!

[ExFlyBoy5]

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Originally Posted by rodi Thanksgiving isn't about shopping (except at the grocery store) so no surprise it's all Christmas stuff in the stores.

No doubt. There have been countless articles that illustrate the reason stores do this is, well...because people BUY IT. There isn't too much demand for T-giving stuff, but there is a LOT of demand for Christmas stuff...and the earlier it's available the better "deal" the buyers perceive.

People have been buying for Christmas for a while. I noticed that the UPS "golf carts" started their rounds a full two weeks ago...last year, I didn't notice them until a day or two before Thanksgiving.