The lack of Thanksgiving hype in the stores is one of best parts of the holiday. I could never comprehend the motivation to go do battle in the stores on the day after, either.
To me, Thanksgiving is a family day, along with a 4-day weekend for those still in the w*rking world. No presents to wrap, a truly easy meal to prepare and all morning to do it. Plus guests usually help out with side dishes and desserts. Turkey with all the fixin's is still my favorite meal.
The whole idea that it's a holiday with nothing to do but eat and be with family, to me, is sacred. Early Black Friday shopping was bad enough, but now it's been creeping into Thanksgiving day itself. That's unforgivable, and I'll never participate.
To me, Thanksgiving is a family day, along with a 4-day weekend for those still in the w*rking world. No presents to wrap, a truly easy meal to prepare and all morning to do it. Plus guests usually help out with side dishes and desserts. Turkey with all the fixin's is still my favorite meal.
The whole idea that it's a holiday with nothing to do but eat and be with family, to me, is sacred. Early Black Friday shopping was bad enough, but now it's been creeping into Thanksgiving day itself. That's unforgivable, and I'll never participate.