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Thirteen Reasons I Love Thanksgiving

1. There's such a build-up and a huge amount of anticipation...at least in my mind.

2. The menu-planning--for some reason, I find this fun. Despite the fact that the menu is pretty much the same every year.

3. The camaraderie with family and friends, our common goal being the making and eating of a delicious, satisfying meal (with plenty of leftovers).

4. All the different smells...roasting turkey, pumpkin pie, cinnamon and ginger, homemade rolls (that last one only if I'm spending Thanksgiving with my mom...which I am this year).

5. The preparation of Thanksgiving dinner (if not overly stressful...meaning if the turkey was not forgotten in the freezer or a key ingredient found missing).

6. The football games...sort of an ambient noise for me.

7. Being cozy and warm inside when it's chilly, rainy, or downright cold outside. Except on those freak holidays when we're all wearing shorts...and sweltering in a kitchen with the oven on for hours.

8. Filling my plate will all those things that I don't make at any other time of the year...totally conscious of all my options.

9. Watching movies while totally stuffed, but still managing to fit in a few bits of Christmas candy, holiday cookies, or snatches of leftovers.

10. Knowing that this holiday is the threshold to bigger things...that Christmas (and all of its trappings) is just around the corner.

11. Feeling justified in getting the holiday decorations out, playing the Christmas music, and getting in the spirit.

12. Getting prepped and ready for a full shopping day Friday, The Day After.

13. And of course, family and all they represent.

Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving and a painless start to the holiday season!



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